How To Fix PERFTRAC020 - No new performance data created for any destination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PERFTRAC - Messages on Global Performance Analysis

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No new performance data created for any destination

What causes this issue?

New performance data could not be created for any of the
selected destinations. There may be two reasons:
No data could be determined from the destination.
In the current performance test, there is already performance data for
the specified selection criteria (log ID, start and end time).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Message texts for the individual destinations explain why no performance
data could be created. If the error was, however, cause by an RFC that
transferred the performance data from another system, this information
is not contained in the message text.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PERFTRAC020 - No new performance data created for any destination ?

  The SAP error message PERFTRAC020 indicates that no new performance data has been created for any destination. This error typically arises in the context of performance tracking and monitoring within SAP systems, particularly when using the Performance Trace (ST05) or similar tools.
  Causes:
  
  No Activity Detected: The most common cause is that there has been no activity or transactions executed that would generate performance data for the specified destination.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the performance tracing tools or the destinations themselves.
  Data Retention Settings: The settings for data retention might be configured in such a way that older data is being purged, leading to no new data being available.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create performance data.
  System Performance Settings: The system may be configured to limit the amount of performance data collected, or it may be in a state where performance tracing is disabled.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Activity: Ensure that there are transactions or activities being executed that would generate performance data. You can try running a transaction that you expect to be traced.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for performance tracing. Ensure that the destinations are correctly set up and that tracing is enabled.
  Adjust Data Retention Settings: If applicable, review and adjust the data retention settings to ensure that performance data is not being prematurely deleted.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and view performance data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Enable Performance Tracing: If performance tracing is disabled, enable it through the appropriate transaction (e.g., ST05) and ensure that it is set to capture the necessary data.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ST05 (Performance Trace), ST12 (Single Transaction Analysis), and ST03N (Workload Analysis).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to performance tracing and monitoring for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.