How To Fix SDEST012 - Value & for forwarding of trace level to target system is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDEST - Messages for RFC Destinations

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Value & for forwarding of trace level to target system is invalid

What causes this issue?

The value &v1& is not valid as <DS:DE.TRACEPROPAGATION>trace propagation
</> to the target system.
Valid values:
<ZH>'2'</> for using the default gateway value
<ZH>'1'</> for propagation to the target system (Export Trace)
<ZH>'0'</> for no propagation to the target system (Do Not Export Trace)

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose a valid value.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDEST012 - Value & for forwarding of trace level to target system is invalid ?

  The SAP error message SDEST012 indicates that there is an issue with the value specified for the forwarding of the trace level to the target system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's distributed systems or when using the SAP Solution Manager for monitoring and tracing.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by an invalid value being set for the trace level in the configuration of the system. This could happen due to:
  
  Typographical errors in the configuration settings.
  Using a trace level that is not recognized or supported by the system.
  Incorrect configuration in the SAP system or in the communication settings between systems.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SDEST012 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCC4 or SCC1 to check the configuration of the system landscape.
  Ensure that the trace level is set correctly. The valid values for trace levels typically include:
  
  0: No tracing
  1: Basic tracing
  2: Detailed tracing
  3: Full tracing
  
  
  Make sure that the value you are using is one of the recognized levels.
  
  
  
  Adjust Trace Level:
  
  If you find an invalid value, change it to a valid one. You can do this in the relevant configuration area, such as the Transaction SM59 for RFC destinations or in the Transaction ST01 for system trace settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Review the configuration for any typographical errors that may have led to the invalid value being set.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help files for the specific version of SAP you are using to ensure you are using the correct parameters and settings.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  After making changes, it may be necessary to restart the relevant services or the entire SAP system to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM59 (RFC Destinations), SCC4 (Client Administration), and ST01 (System Trace).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  System Logs: Check system logs (Transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SDEST012 error and ensure that the trace level forwarding to the target system is configured correctly.