How To Fix PERFTRAC209 - Create checklist: Set "SQL Trace Analysis" and "With Run for SQL Trace"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PERFTRAC - Messages on Global Performance Analysis

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Create checklist: Set "SQL Trace Analysis" and "With Run for SQL Trace"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PERFTRAC209 - Create checklist: Set "SQL Trace Analysis" and "With Run for SQL Trace" ?

  The SAP error message PERFTRAC209 typically indicates that there is an issue related to performance tracing in the SAP system. This error suggests that you need to enable specific settings for SQL trace analysis in order to create a checklist for performance analysis.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system requires SQL trace analysis to be enabled for the performance check you are trying to perform. This is often necessary when you are trying to analyze the performance of SQL statements executed in the database, and the system needs to gather detailed trace information.
  Solution:
  To resolve the PERFTRAC209 error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Enable SQL Trace Analysis:
  
  Go to the transaction code ST05 (SQL Trace).
  Activate the SQL trace by clicking on the "Activate Trace" button.
  Make sure to select the appropriate user or session for which you want to trace the SQL statements.
  
  
  
  Set "With Run for SQL Trace":
  
  In the context of the checklist you are trying to create, ensure that the option "With Run for SQL Trace" is checked or enabled. This option allows the system to collect the necessary trace data during the execution of the performance check.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Checklist:
  
  After enabling the SQL trace and ensuring the correct options are set, re-run the checklist or the performance analysis task that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Trace Data:
  
  Once the trace is collected, you can analyze the SQL statements and their performance using the SQL Trace tool (ST05) to identify any performance bottlenecks or issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ST05: SQL Trace - Used to activate and analyze SQL traces.
  ST12: Single Transaction Analysis - Combines SQL trace and runtime analysis.
  SE30: Runtime Analysis - For analyzing the performance of ABAP programs.
  
  
  
  Performance Tuning:
  
  Regularly monitor and analyze SQL performance to ensure optimal database performance.
  Consider using tools like the SQL Performance Tuning Workbench for deeper analysis.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on performance analysis and SQL tracing.
  SAP Notes may also provide specific fixes or recommendations related to performance issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PERFTRAC209 error and successfully create the checklist for performance analysis in your SAP system.