How To Fix RT186 - Status of developer trace

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RT - Monitoring infrastructure MSG and alert texts

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Status of developer trace

What causes this issue?

This MTE displays the status of the developer trace. It contains text
information only.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT186 - Status of developer trace ?

  The SAP error message RT186 typically relates to issues with the developer trace files in the SAP system. Developer traces are logs that provide detailed information about the system's operations, including errors, warnings, and other significant events. The status of the developer trace can indicate various issues, such as performance problems, configuration errors, or system failures.
  Cause
  The cause of the RT186 error message can vary, but common reasons include:
  
  Insufficient Disk Space: The system may not have enough disk space to write new trace entries.
  Trace File Corruption: The trace files may be corrupted or improperly formatted.
  Permission Issues: The user or process trying to access the trace files may not have the necessary permissions.
  System Performance Issues: High load on the system can lead to problems in writing to the trace files.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the SAP system configuration can lead to issues with trace generation.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the RT186 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Disk Space: Ensure that there is sufficient disk space on the server where the SAP system is running. If space is low, consider cleaning up unnecessary files or increasing disk capacity.
  
  
  Review Trace Files: Check the developer trace files for any obvious errors or corruption. You can find these files in the dev_* directory (e.g., dev_w0, dev_r0, etc.) under the SAP installation directory.
  
  
  Permissions: Verify that the user or process has the necessary permissions to access and write to the trace files. Adjust permissions as needed.
  
  
  System Performance: Monitor the system's performance to identify any bottlenecks. If the system is under heavy load, consider optimizing performance or scheduling resource-intensive tasks during off-peak hours.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the SAP system configuration settings related to tracing and logging. Ensure that they are set correctly according to SAP best practices.
  
  
  Restart the System: In some cases, restarting the SAP system can resolve temporary issues related to trace file handling.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address the specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more detailed information on developer traces and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RT186 error related to the status of developer traces in your SAP system.