How To Fix RSTT0156 - Copying of trace not possible. Trace &1 already exists

RSTT0156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTT0 - Trace Tool: Message Class Engine Layer

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Copying of trace not possible. Trace &1 already exists

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RSTT0156 - Details

• The SAP error message RSTT0156, which states "Copying of trace not possible. Trace &1 already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to copy a trace file that already exists in the system. This can happen during performance analysis or when using transaction ST05 (SQL Trace) or ST12 (Combined Trace).
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by an attempt to create a copy of a trace file that has the same name as an existing trace file. SAP does not allow overwriting existing trace files to prevent data loss.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Traces: 
  
  Use transaction ST05 or ST12 to check the existing trace files. Identify the trace file that is causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Delete or Rename Existing Trace:
  
  If the existing trace file is no longer needed, you can delete it. In transaction ST05, you can delete traces by selecting the trace and choosing the delete option.
  Alternatively, if