How To Fix SAT201 - Trace record with TRACE_CLASS = '&1' does not exist

SAT201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAT - Error Messages for New ATRA

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Trace record with TRACE_CLASS = '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAT201 - Trace record with TRACE_CLASS = '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SAT201 indicates that a trace record with a specific TRACE_CLASS does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to analyze performance traces using the SAP transaction ST05 (SQL Trace) or SAT (ABAP Trace) and the system cannot find the trace data for the specified class.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  No Trace Data Available: The trace for the specified TRACE_CLASS has not been recorded or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Trace Class: The TRACE_CLASS you are trying to access may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Trace Not Activated: The trace may not have been activated for the session or user.
  Trace Data Expiry: Trace data may have expired or been purged based on system settings.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the SAT201 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Trace Activation:
  
  Ensure that the trace is activated for the relevant user or session. You can do this by using