How To Fix PERFTRAC028 - Goto trace interpreter; choose a unique destination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PERFTRAC - Messages on Global Performance Analysis

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Goto trace interpreter; choose a unique destination

What causes this issue?

The system can only call the trace interpreter (transaction SQLR) for
one specified destinatioin.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PERFTRAC028 - Goto trace interpreter; choose a unique destination ?

  The SAP error message PERFTRAC028 typically relates to performance tracing in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an issue with the tracing configuration, specifically that the system is unable to determine a unique destination for the trace data.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Destinations: The system may have multiple destinations configured for performance tracing, and it cannot decide which one to use.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the tracing settings or the destination settings in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or configure the tracing destinations.
  System Load: High system load or resource constraints may also lead to issues in tracing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code ST01 (System Trace) or ST05 (SQL Trace) to check the current tracing configuration.
  Ensure that there is a unique destination set for the trace data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Trace Settings:
  
  Use transaction RSCONN01 to check and adjust the RFC destinations if necessary.
  Ensure that the destination is correctly configured and reachable.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to perform tracing and access the trace data.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper roles and authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Clear Existing Traces:
  
  If there are existing traces that are causing conflicts, consider clearing them using transaction ST22 (Dump Analysis) or SM21 (System Log).
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, restarting the SAP application server may help resolve temporary issues related to tracing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for performance tracing and monitoring for more detailed guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Performance Tuning: Consider reviewing overall system performance and tuning parameters if tracing issues are frequent.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.