How To Fix PERFTRAC206 - For analysis of program / SQL trace, set "With Run for SQL Trace"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PERFTRAC - Messages on Global Performance Analysis

• Message number: 206

• Message text: For analysis of program / SQL trace, set "With Run for SQL Trace"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PERFTRAC206 - For analysis of program / SQL trace, set "With Run for SQL Trace" ?

  The SAP error message PERFTRAC206 typically indicates that there is an issue related to performance tracing in the SAP system, specifically when analyzing program or SQL traces. This message suggests that the user needs to enable a specific setting to gather more detailed information for performance analysis.
  Cause:
  The error message PERFTRAC206 occurs when the system is trying to analyze performance data but the necessary settings for SQL tracing are not enabled. This can happen if the user is attempting to analyze a program or SQL trace without having the "With Run for SQL Trace" option activated.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to enable the SQL trace option in your analysis settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Performance Trace Tool:
  
  Go to transaction code ST05 (SQL Trace).
  
  
  
  Activate SQL Trace:
  
  Click on the "Activate Trace" button to start tracing SQL statements.
  Make sure to select the appropriate user or program for which you want to trace the SQL statements.
  
  
  
  Run the Program:
  
  Execute the program or transaction that you want to analyze while the trace is active.
  
  
  
  Deactivate the Trace:
  
  After the execution, return to transaction ST05 and click on "Deactivate Trace".
  
  
  
  Analyze the Trace:
  
  Now, you can analyze the trace data by clicking on "Display Trace". This will provide you with detailed information about the SQL statements executed during the program run.
  
  
  
  Check Settings:
  
  Ensure that the "With Run for SQL Trace" option is checked if you are using any specific performance analysis tools or reports that require this setting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ST05: SQL Trace
  ST12: Combined Trace (SQL and Runtime Analysis)
  SE30: Runtime Analysis
  
  
  
  Performance Analysis:
  
  Performance issues can often be traced back to inefficient SQL queries, missing indexes, or suboptimal database design. Analyzing the SQL trace can help identify these issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed instructions on using performance tracing tools and interpreting the results.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to performance tracing or the error message PERFTRAC206.
  
  
  
  By following these steps and ensuring the correct settings are enabled, you should be able to resolve the PERFTRAC206 error and successfully analyze the performance of your SAP programs and SQL statements.