How To Fix PERFTRAC072 - Deactivated trace at destination &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PERFTRAC - Messages on Global Performance Analysis

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Deactivated trace at destination &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PERFTRAC072 - Deactivated trace at destination & ?

  The SAP error message PERFTRAC072 indicates that a performance trace has been deactivated at a specific destination. This typically occurs in the context of performance analysis and tracing in SAP systems, particularly when using tools like the SAP Performance Trace (ST01) or the SAP Performance Analysis (ST05).
  Cause:
  
  Trace Deactivation: The trace for a specific destination has been turned off, either manually by a user or due to system settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the tracing settings that prevent the trace from being activated or maintained.
  System Performance: The system may have automatically deactivated the trace to preserve performance, especially if it detects that the tracing is impacting system resources.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to activate or maintain traces for the specified destination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Re-activate the Trace:
  
  Go to the transaction code ST01 or ST05, depending on which trace you are using.
  Check the settings for the specific destination and re-activate the trace if it is deactivated.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for tracing in the system. Ensure that the destination is correctly configured to allow tracing.
  Look for any system parameters that might limit or control tracing behavior.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Performance:
  
  If the trace was deactivated due to performance concerns, consider monitoring system performance to identify any bottlenecks or issues that may be causing high resource usage.
  Optimize the system or the specific transactions being traced to reduce the load.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to activate the trace has the necessary authorizations. Check the user roles and permissions related to performance tracing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to performance tracing for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: ST01 (System Trace), ST05 (SQL Trace), ST12 (Combined Trace).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Performance Monitoring: Familiarize yourself with performance monitoring tools and techniques in SAP to better understand how tracing impacts system performance.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a technical expert familiar with your specific SAP environment.