How To Fix PERFTRAC198 - Analysis, destination &: error when calling (parameters)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PERFTRAC - Messages on Global Performance Analysis

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Analysis, destination &: error when calling (parameters)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PERFTRAC198 - Analysis, destination &: error when calling (parameters) ?

  The SAP error message PERFTRAC198 typically indicates an issue related to performance tracing or analysis in the SAP system. This error can occur when there is a problem with the destination or parameters being used in a performance trace analysis.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Destination: The destination specified in the error message may not be correctly configured or may not exist.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters being passed to the function or method may be incorrect or not in the expected format.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the analysis or access the specified destination.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the performance tracing tools or settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and verify that the destination specified in the error message is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the connection is active and test the connection to confirm it is working.
  
  
  
  Review Parameters:
  
  Check the parameters being passed to the function or method. Ensure they are in the correct format and valid for the operation being performed.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Performance Trace Settings:
  
  Review the settings for performance tracing in transaction ST05 or ST12 to ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the official SAP documentation for performance tracing and analysis to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  ST05: Performance Trace
  ST12: Single Transaction Analysis
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PERFTRAC198 error in your SAP system.