How To Fix PERFTRAC106 - Test configuration &, destination &: Error when activating trace

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PERFTRAC - Messages on Global Performance Analysis

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Test configuration &, destination &: Error when activating trace

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PERFTRAC106 - Test configuration &, destination &: Error when activating trace ?

  The SAP error message PERFTRAC106 indicates that there is an issue when trying to activate a performance trace for a specific test configuration and destination. This error can occur due to various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to activate the trace may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the test configuration or destination settings that prevent the trace from being activated.
  System Limitations: The system may have reached a limit on the number of active traces or may be experiencing performance issues.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues in the SAP system that are causing the trace activation to fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to activate traces. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or SUIM.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify the test configuration and destination settings. Ensure that they are correctly set up and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  System Monitoring:
  
  Check the system for any performance issues or limitations. You can use transaction ST22 to look for dumps or SM21 for system logs that might provide more information about the error.
  
  
  
  Check Active Traces:
  
  Use transaction ST01 or ST05 to check if there are already active traces that might be causing a conflict. If there are too many active traces, consider deactivating some.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ST01: System Trace
  ST05: SQL Trace
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  Performance Tracing: Performance tracing is a critical tool in SAP for diagnosing performance issues. Understanding how to effectively use tracing tools can help in identifying bottlenecks and optimizing system performance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to activate the trace successfully.