How To Fix SBCS_ADM020 - Trace settings are already processed by &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBCS_ADM - Business Communication Services: Administration

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Trace settings are already processed by &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBCS_ADM020 - Trace settings are already processed by & ?

  The SAP error message SBCS_ADM020 indicates that the trace settings you are trying to apply have already been processed by a specific user or system component. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Communication Services (BCS) or when dealing with trace settings for debugging or performance monitoring.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Trace Settings: The error usually arises when you attempt to set trace options that have already been activated for the same user or session.
  Session Management: If multiple sessions are opened, one session may have already set the trace, leading to conflicts when another session tries to set the same trace.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not properly managing trace settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Trace Settings: Before applying new trace settings, check if the trace is already active for the user or session. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate function