How To Fix S03473 - &2 trace is activated in &1 system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S03 - Messages for Enjoy TCC Monitors, July 20, 1999

• Message number: 473

• Message text: &2 trace is activated in &1 system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S03473 - &2 trace is activated in &1 system ?

  The SAP error message S03473 indicates that a trace is activated in the specified system, which can lead to performance issues or excessive logging. This message typically appears when a trace is running, and it may be necessary to deactivate it to resolve certain issues or to improve system performance.
  Cause:
  The error message S03473 is triggered when:
  
  A trace (such as a performance trace or a debugging trace) is currently active in the SAP system.
  The trace may have been activated for debugging purposes or to gather performance data, but it has not been deactivated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can deactivate the trace that is currently active. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Identify the Trace: Determine which trace is active. You can do this by checking the transaction codes related to tracing, such as:
  
  ST01 (System Trace)
  ST05 (SQL Trace)
  ST12 (Combined Trace)
  SM50 (Process Overview) to see if any processes are running with traces.
  
  
  
  Deactivate the Trace:
  
  For ST01: Go to transaction ST01, and deactivate the trace by clicking on the "Deactivate" button.
  For ST05: Go to transaction ST05, and deactivate the SQL trace by clicking on the "Deactivate" button.
  For ST12: Go to transaction ST12, and deactivate the combined trace.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Traces: After deactivating, you can check again in the respective transaction to ensure that no traces are active.
  
  
  Monitor System Performance: After deactivating the trace, monitor the system performance to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Performance Impact: Active traces can significantly impact system performance, especially in production environments. It is advisable to activate traces only when necessary and to deactivate them promptly after use.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on tracing and performance monitoring. The SAP Help Portal provides comprehensive guides on using tracing tools effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after deactivating the trace, further investigation may be required to identify other underlying causes.