How To Fix PERFTRAC002 - To activate the trace, enter at least one destination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PERFTRAC - Messages on Global Performance Analysis

• Message number: 002

• Message text: To activate the trace, enter at least one destination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PERFTRAC002 - To activate the trace, enter at least one destination ?

  The SAP error message PERFTRAC002 indicates that you are trying to activate performance tracing, but you have not specified any destination for the trace. This is a common issue when working with performance tracing tools in SAP, such as the Performance Trace (ST05) or the Transaction Trace (ST12).
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires at least one destination (such as a user, transaction, or program) to be specified in order to activate the trace. Without this information, the system does not know what to trace, leading to the error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Trace Activation Screen:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., ST05 for SQL Trace or ST12 for Transaction Trace).
  
  
  
  Specify a Destination:
  
  In the trace activation screen, ensure that you enter at least one destination. This could be:
  
  A specific user ID
  A transaction code (e.g., ME21N for creating a purchase order)
  A program name
  
  
  
  
  
  Activate the Trace:
  
  After entering the required destination, proceed to activate the trace. You should no longer see the error message.
  
  
  
  Run the Transaction:
  
  Execute the transaction or process you want to trace.
  
  
  
  Stop the Trace:
  
  Once you have completed the necessary actions, remember to stop the trace to avoid performance overhead.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Performance Tracing: Performance tracing is a useful tool for diagnosing performance issues in SAP systems. It allows you to capture detailed information about database calls, program execution, and other system activities.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ST05: SQL Trace
  ST12: Combined Trace (SQL and Runtime Analysis)
  ST01: System Trace
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on using performance tracing tools and understanding the output.
  
  By following these steps and ensuring that you specify a destination, you should be able to activate the trace without encountering the PERFTRAC002 error.