How To Fix PERFTRAC178 - Comp.: &, & : Reading DSRs, unknown component

PERFTRAC178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PERFTRAC - Messages on Global Performance Analysis

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Comp.: &, & : Reading DSRs, unknown component

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PERFTRAC178 - Comp.: &, & : Reading DSRs, unknown component ?

  The SAP error message PERFTRAC178 typically indicates an issue related to the performance tracing of a specific component in the SAP system. The message suggests that the system is attempting to read DSRs (Data Source Records) for a component that is not recognized or is unknown to the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unknown Component: The component specified in the error message is not defined in the system or is not properly configured.
  Missing or Incomplete Configuration: The component may not have been set up correctly in the system, leading to the inability to read its DSRs.
  Transport Issues: If the component was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to incomplete or missing data.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the components or the system itself, causing the system to not recognize the component.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Component Configuration: Verify that the component mentioned in the error message