How To Fix SXCO_TRACING002 - Trace run is not active.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXCO_TRACING - Extensibility Common: Tracing messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Trace run is not active.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SXCO_TRACING002 - Trace run is not active. ?

  The SAP error message SXCO_TRACING002: Trace run is not active typically occurs when you are trying to access or analyze a trace that is not currently active in the SAP system. This can happen in various scenarios, particularly when working with the SAP Process Integration (PI) or Process Orchestration (PO) systems, where tracing is used to monitor and debug message processing.
  Cause:
  
  Trace Not Started: The trace for the specific process or transaction you are trying to analyze has not been started. Tracing must be explicitly activated before you can collect and view trace data.
  Trace Expired: The trace may have been started but has since expired or been stopped.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue that prevents the trace from being activated properly.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to start or view traces.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Start the Trace:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SXMB_MONI for message monitoring in PI/PO).
  Ensure that you start the trace before executing the process you want to monitor. You can do this by navigating to the trace settings and activating the trace for the relevant components.
  
  
  
  Check Trace Status:
  
  Verify if the trace is currently active. You can do this by checking the trace settings or using transaction codes like SXMB_MONI or SXI_MONI.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the tracing configuration is set up correctly in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the Integration Directory or the relevant configuration areas.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that your user account has the necessary authorizations to start and view traces. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify your permissions.
  
  
  
  Restart the Process:
  
  If you have made changes to the trace settings or configuration, restart the process you are trying to trace to ensure that the new settings take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SXMB_MONI, SXI_MONI, and SXI_CACHE for monitoring and managing traces in SAP PI/PO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tracing in your version of SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed instructions on how to activate and manage tracing in your specific SAP environment.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.