How To Fix SXT018 - Select Trace Activations to be enabled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXT - Trace Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Select Trace Activations to be enabled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SXT018 - Select Trace Activations to be enabled ?

  The SAP error message SXT018 indicates that trace activations are not enabled for the specific trace you are trying to use. This typically occurs when you are attempting to analyze performance issues or debug a process, but the necessary tracing options have not been activated in the system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the trace settings for the specific transaction or process you are trying to analyze have not been configured or activated. This can happen if:
  
  The trace has not been set up in the system.
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to activate the trace.
  The trace settings have been disabled or not properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SXT018 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Trace:
  
  Go to transaction ST01 (System Trace) or ST05 (SQL Trace) in SAP.
  Check if the trace you need is activated. If not, activate the appropriate trace for the user or process you are analyzing.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate and use the trace. You may need to consult with your SAP security administrator to verify your user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction STC01:
  
  If you are using a background job or a specific task, you can use transaction STC01 (Background Job Monitoring) to check if the trace is enabled for that job.
  
  
  
  Review Trace Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SRT_UTIL (for Service Runtime) or SRT_MONI (for monitoring) to check if the trace settings are correctly configured for the services you are trying to analyze.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for detailed instructions on how to enable and configure tracing for your specific scenario.
  
  
  
  Restart the Process:
  
  After enabling the trace, restart the process or transaction you were trying to analyze to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ST01: System Trace
  ST05: SQL Trace
  STC01: Background Job Monitoring
  SRT_UTIL: Service Runtime Utilities
  SRT_MONI: Service Runtime Monitoring
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to tracing and debugging in your specific SAP version.
  
  
  
  Performance Analysis:
  
  Tracing is often used for performance analysis, so understanding how to interpret trace logs can be beneficial. Familiarize yourself with tools like ST12 (Single Transaction Analysis) for a more comprehensive analysis.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SXT018 error and successfully enable the necessary trace activations for your analysis.