How To Fix PERFTRAC218 - Dest. &: No application statistics collected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PERFTRAC - Messages on Global Performance Analysis

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Dest. &: No application statistics collected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PERFTRAC218 - Dest. &: No application statistics collected ?

  The SAP error message PERFTRAC218 indicates that no application statistics are being collected for a specific destination. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with performance tracing or monitoring in SAP systems.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Configuration Issues: The destination may not be properly configured to collect application statistics.
  Tracing Not Enabled: The performance tracing might not be enabled for the specific application or destination.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to collect or view application statistics.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues with the SAP system or the specific application that prevent statistics from being collected.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the PERFTRAC218 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the destination is correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Verify that the application statistics collection is enabled for the relevant destination.
  
  
  
  Enable Performance Tracing:
  
  Go to transaction ST01 (System Trace) or ST05 (SQL Trace) and ensure that performance tracing is enabled for the application you are monitoring.
  You may also need to check the settings in transaction RZ20 (CCMS Monitoring) to ensure that the relevant monitoring is active.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to collect and view application statistics. This may involve reviewing roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors or warnings that might provide additional context for the issue.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  In some cases, restarting the relevant services or the entire SAP system may resolve temporary issues affecting performance tracing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to performance tracing and monitoring for any specific configurations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ST01, ST05, RZ20, and SM21 for monitoring and tracing.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to performance tracing and the specific error message for any updates or patches.
  Performance Monitoring: Understanding the overall performance monitoring framework in SAP can help in diagnosing and resolving issues related to application statistics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PERFTRAC218 error and implement a solution to resolve it.