How To Fix SDRB042 - Trace settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDRB - Document Relationship Browser

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Trace settings

What causes this issue?

Note that additional logging in DRB is intended for troubleshooting and
should only be enabled after discussion with SAP Support.
Any use outside of this purpose is not supported.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Explanation of the trace options:
Number of neighbors per module
Logs the number of associated documents found by a function module for
the outbound documentation from table ASHGETS. This is logged only if at
least one associated document was found.
Call all ASGETS modules
Logs calls of all function modules from table ASHGETS.
Aging status
This option is visible only if DataAging is active in the system.
Checks on the DataAging status and temperature changes are logged.
Call origin determination
Logs the function modules used for origin determination (ORIGIN).
Call object text
Logs the function modules used to determine the object text (TYPETEXT).
Call formatting
Logs the function modules used to format the object text (OFORMAT).
Save the log
If enabled, this option saves the log in the application log too (where
it can be queried under object DRB and subobject TRACE) and does not
just preserve it temporarily (as displayed by choosing Goto and Display
Log in DRB).
Number of traces
This number specifies how many times DRB is called before the trace is
disabled again.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDRB042 - Trace settings ?

  The SAP error message SDRB042 typically relates to issues with trace settings in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Data Retention Tool (DRT) or similar data management processes. This error can occur when the trace settings are not configured correctly or when there are issues with the trace files.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Trace Settings: The trace settings may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the error.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify trace settings.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be underlying configuration issues in the SAP system that affect trace functionality.
  Trace File Issues: The trace files may be corrupted or not accessible, causing the error to be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Trace Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., SRT_UTIL for service-related traces) and verify the trace settings.
  Ensure that the trace level is set appropriately and that the necessary options are enabled.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify trace settings.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Clear or Recreate Trace Files:
  
  If the trace files are corrupted, consider clearing them or recreating them. This can often resolve issues related to file access.
  Use transaction SM37 to check for any background jobs that may be related to the trace and ensure they are running correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address the specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  System Configuration Review:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review the overall system configuration and settings related to tracing and logging.
  Involve your SAP Basis team to ensure that the system is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on trace settings and their configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the problem cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SDRB042 error related to trace settings in your SAP system.