How To Fix ST05010 - At least one trace type must be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST05 - Messages for Performance Traces (ST05)

• Message number: 010

• Message text: At least one trace type must be selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ST05010 - At least one trace type must be selected ?

  The SAP error message ST05010, which states "At least one trace type must be selected," typically occurs when you are trying to start a trace in the SAP system without selecting any trace types. This error is related to the transaction code ST01 (System Trace) or ST05 (SQL Trace), where you need to specify the type of trace you want to activate.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to start a trace without selecting any of the available trace types (e.g., SQL Trace, Enqueue Trace, RFC Trace, etc.).
  The system requires at least one trace type to be selected to proceed with the tracing operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Trace Transaction:
  
  Go to transaction code ST01 or ST05 in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Select Trace Types:
  
  In the trace selection screen, you will see a list of available trace types.
  Ensure that you select at least one trace type by checking the corresponding checkbox next to it.
  
  
  
  Start the Trace:
  
  After selecting the desired trace types, click on the "Activate" button to start the trace.
  
  
  
  Perform the Actions to Trace:
  
  Execute the actions or transactions that you want to trace while the trace is active.
  
  
  
  Stop the Trace:
  
  Once you have completed the actions, return to the trace transaction and click on the "Deactivate" button to stop the trace.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Trace:
  
  You can then analyze the trace results to troubleshoot or gather performance data as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Trace Types:
  
  SQL Trace (ST05): Used to trace SQL statements executed in the database.
  System Trace (ST01): Used to trace various system activities, including authorization checks and RFC calls.
  Enqueue Trace: Used to trace enqueue operations in the system.
  
  
  
  Performance Monitoring:
  
  Tracing is a valuable tool for performance monitoring and debugging in SAP systems. It helps identify bottlenecks and issues in the system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to start and stop traces in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  By following these steps and ensuring that at least one trace type is selected, you should be able to resolve the ST05010 error and successfully activate the trace.