How To Fix SRT_ALERTING016 - Performance Trace is switched on in client &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_ALERTING - Alerting Class for SOAP Runtime Monitoring

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Performance Trace is switched on in client &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_ALERTING016 - Performance Trace is switched on in client &1 ?

  The SAP error message SRT_ALERTING016 indicates that the performance trace is enabled in the specified client (denoted by &1). This can lead to performance issues, especially in production environments, as the performance trace collects detailed information about system performance, which can consume resources.
  Cause:
  The performance trace is typically used for debugging and performance analysis. However, if it is left enabled in a production environment, it can lead to unnecessary overhead and degrade system performance. The error message serves as a warning to system administrators that the trace should be disabled.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to disable the performance trace in the affected client. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  Log into the SAP system with appropriate administrative privileges.
  Navigate to the transaction code: ST01 (System Trace).
  Check the status of the trace: If the performance trace is active, you will see it listed.
  Disable the trace:
  
  Go to the menu and select "Deactivate Trace" or use the appropriate button to stop the trace.
  
  
  Alternatively, you can also use transaction ST05 (SQL Trace) to check and deactivate any active traces.
  Verify that the trace has been successfully disabled by checking the status again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Performance Traces: These are useful for diagnosing performance issues but should be used judiciously, especially in production environments.
  Monitoring Tools: Consider using other monitoring tools or transactions like ST03N (Workload Analysis) for performance monitoring without the overhead of a trace.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on performance tracing and best practices for monitoring system performance.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always ensure that performance traces are disabled in production environments unless actively troubleshooting a specific issue.
  Schedule regular checks to ensure that no unnecessary traces are left running.
  Educate team members about the implications of enabling performance traces in production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SRT_ALERTING016 error and improve the performance of your SAP system.