How To Fix SWF_CCMS018 - Event trace status

SWF_CCMS018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_CCMS - CCMS: Monitoring

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Event trace status

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SWF_CCMS018 - Details

• The SAP error message SWF_CCMS018 relates to the event trace status in the SAP system, specifically within the context of the SAP Workflow and the CCMS (Computing Center Management System). This message typically indicates that there is an issue with the event trace, which is crucial for monitoring and troubleshooting workflow processes.
  
  Cause:
  The SWF_CCMS018 error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Event Trace Not Active: The event trace may not be activated, which means that the system is not capturing the necessary events for workflows.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the workflow settings or CCMS settings that prevent the event trace from functioning correctly.
  Performance Issues: High system load or performance issues can lead to problems in capturing or processing event traces.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage the event trace.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWF_CCMS018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Activate Event Trace:
  
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