How To Fix S1630 - Trace is switched on for user & on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 630

• Message text: Trace is switched on for user & on &

What causes this issue?

Another user has already activated one or more of the possible traces.
As the trace can only be activated for one or all users, you cannot
activate the trace at the present time.

System Response

After the message the system continues working.

How to fix this error?

Wait until the trace has been deactivated by the user.
If necessary contact the user who activated the trace. You can find the
user name on the screen "Trace requests" (initial screen of the
transaction) under the heading "State of traces".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1630 - Trace is switched on for user & on & ?

  The SAP error message S1630 indicates that a trace is currently active for the specified user. This message typically appears when a user tries to perform an action that is restricted or when the system is configured to prevent certain operations while a trace is active.
  Cause:
  
  Trace Activation: The user has activated a trace (e.g., SQL trace, performance trace) in the SAP system. This is often done for debugging or performance analysis purposes.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict certain operations while tracing is active to ensure data integrity or performance.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Deactivate the Trace:
  
  The user can deactivate the trace by using transaction codes such as ST05 (SQL Trace) or ST12 (Combined Trace).
  In the trace tool, look for an option to deactivate or stop the trace.
  After deactivating the trace, the user should be able to perform the action that triggered the error message.
  
  
  
  Check User Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to deactivate the trace.
  If the user is not able to deactivate the trace, they may need to contact their system administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to the trace being used.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ST05: SQL Trace
  ST12: Combined Trace
  SM37: Job Monitoring (to check if any background jobs are affected)
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to manage traces.
  
  
  Performance Monitoring: Traces are often used for performance monitoring and debugging. If a trace is left on for an extended period, it can impact system performance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for specific scenarios related to tracing.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.