How To Fix PERFTRAC034 - Enter a start time and end time for the log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PERFTRAC - Messages on Global Performance Analysis

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Enter a start time and end time for the log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PERFTRAC034 - Enter a start time and end time for the log ?

  The SAP error message PERFTRAC034 indicates that a start time and an end time must be specified for a performance trace log. This error typically occurs when you are trying to analyze performance traces in the SAP system, but the required time parameters are missing.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of specified start and end times when attempting to access or analyze performance trace logs. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When using transaction codes related to performance analysis (e.g., ST05 for SQL trace, ST12 for combined trace).
  When trying to generate reports or views that require a time range for the data to be analyzed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PERFTRAC034 error, you need to provide the required start and end times. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Access the relevant transaction: Go to the transaction where you encountered the error (e.g., ST05, ST12).
  
  
  Specify the time range:
  
  Look for fields labeled "Start Time" and "End Time."
  Enter the appropriate start and end times for the trace logs you want to analyze. Ensure that the format is correct (usually in HH:MM:SS format).
  
  
  
  Execute the transaction: After entering the time parameters, execute the transaction again to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to performance tracing include:
  
  ST05: SQL Trace
  ST12: Combined Trace
  ST03N: Workload Analysis
  ST04: Database Performance Analysis
  
  
  
  Performance Tracing: Performance tracing is essential for identifying bottlenecks and performance issues in SAP systems. It allows you to analyze SQL queries, ABAP code execution, and other performance metrics.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on using performance tracing tools and understanding their outputs.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or enhancements related to performance tracing.
  
  
  By following these steps and ensuring that you provide the necessary time parameters, you should be able to resolve the PERFTRAC034 error and successfully analyze the performance logs.