How To Fix /SCMTMS/COMMON024 - Cannot activate TM STAD trace

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/COMMON -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Cannot activate TM STAD trace

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/COMMON024 - Cannot activate TM STAD trace ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/COMMON024 Cannot activate TM STAD trace typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with activating the STAD (Statistical Data) trace for monitoring purposes. This trace is useful for performance analysis and debugging.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the STAD trace.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings related to tracing or logging.
  System Settings: The STAD trace might be disabled in the system settings or not properly configured.
  Technical Limitations: The system may have reached a limit on the number of traces that can be activated simultaneously.
  Background Job Issues: If the trace is being activated as part of a background job, there may be issues with the job configuration or execution.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to activate the STAD trace. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for tracing in the SAP system. This can be done in transaction SPRO under the relevant configuration for Transportation Management.
  System Settings: Check the system settings to ensure that the STAD trace is enabled. You can do this in transaction RZ10 or RZ11 to check profile parameters related to tracing.
  Limit Check: If there are too many traces already active, consider deactivating some of them to free up resources. You can check active traces in transaction ST01.
  Check Background Jobs: If the trace activation is part of a background job, review the job logs in transaction SM37 to identify any issues with the job execution.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ST01 (System Trace), SM37 (Job Monitoring), SU01 (User Maintenance), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Transportation Management and tracing/logging features for more detailed guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.