How To Fix SRT_ALERTING017 - Performance Trace is switched off in client &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_ALERTING017 - Performance Trace is switched off in client &1 ?

  The SAP error message SRT_ALERTING017 indicates that the performance trace is switched off in the specified client. This message is related to the SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) environment, where performance tracing is essential for monitoring and troubleshooting.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the performance trace is not enabled for the client you are working in. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The performance trace feature is disabled by default in the client settings.
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to enable the performance trace.
  The system administrator has intentionally turned off the performance trace for performance reasons or due to system policies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to enable the performance trace for the client. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  Log in to the SAP system with appropriate authorizations.
  Navigate to the transaction code: SRT_ADMIN or SRT_MONI (depending on your version and setup).
  Check the settings for performance tracing:
  
  In the SRT_ADMIN transaction, look for the performance trace settings.
  Ensure that the performance trace is enabled for the client you are working in.
  
  
  Enable the performance trace if it is not already enabled:
  
  You may find an option to enable or configure the performance trace settings.
  
  
  Save the changes and exit the transaction.
  Re-run the process that triggered the error to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change the performance trace settings. You may need to contact your system administrator if you do not have the required permissions.
  Performance Considerations: Keep in mind that enabling performance tracing can impact system performance. It is generally recommended to enable it only when necessary for troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on performance tracing and monitoring in SAP PI/PO environments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after enabling the performance trace, further investigation may be required to identify any underlying issues with the configuration or system performance.