How To Fix SEC_TRACE009 - You can't change the status of a stopped session with ID &1

SEC_TRACE009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEC_TRACE - Texts for trace messages

• Message number: 009

• Message text: You can't change the status of a stopped session with ID &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEC_TRACE009 - You can't change the status of a stopped session with ID &1 ?

  The SAP error message SEC_TRACE009 indicates that you are trying to change the status of a session that has already been stopped. This typically occurs in the context of security tracing or session management within SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when an attempt is made to modify or restart a session that is already in a "stopped" state. This can happen due to:
  
  Attempting to restart a tracing session that has already been stopped.
  Trying to change the status of a session that is not active or has been terminated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Session Status: Verify the current status of the session with the given ID. You can do this by using transaction codes like ST01 (for Security Trace) or SM20 (for Security Audit Log) to see the status of the session.
  
  
  Restart the Session: If you need to start tracing again, you will need to create a new