How To Fix PERFTRAC199 - Analysis, destination &: error when reading SQL trace

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PERFTRAC - Messages on Global Performance Analysis

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Analysis, destination &: error when reading SQL trace

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PERFTRAC199 - Analysis, destination &: error when reading SQL trace ?

  The SAP error message PERFTRAC199 typically indicates an issue with reading SQL trace data, which can occur during performance analysis or when trying to access SQL trace logs. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with the trace data itself, configuration problems, or system performance issues.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Corrupted Trace Data: The SQL trace data may not be available or could be corrupted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the SQL trace data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the system that prevent proper access to the trace data.
  Performance Issues: The system may be experiencing performance issues that affect the ability to read the trace data.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Trace Data: Ensure that the SQL trace data exists and is not corrupted. You can do this by checking the transaction codes ST05 (SQL Trace) or ST12 (Performance Trace).
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the SQL trace. You may need to check roles and permissions.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to SQL tracing in your SAP system. Ensure that tracing is enabled and configured correctly.
  System Performance: Monitor the system performance to identify any bottlenecks or issues that may be affecting the ability to read the trace data. You can use transaction ST03N for workload analysis.
  Database Health Check: Perform a health check on the database to ensure it is functioning correctly. Look for any errors or issues that may need to be addressed.
  Recreate Trace: If the trace data is corrupted or missing, you may need to recreate the trace by re-running the SQL trace for the relevant transactions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ST05: SQL Trace - to activate and analyze SQL traces.
  ST12: Performance Trace - for a more comprehensive performance analysis.
  ST03N: Workload Analysis - to monitor system performance and workload.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps. You can search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to PERFTRAC199.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on performance tracing and SQL trace analysis for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.