How To Fix SY618 - Standard debugger was set for this logon

SY618 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Standard debugger was set for this logon

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SY618 - Details

• The SAP error message SY618 indicates that the standard debugger has been activated for the current user session. This typically occurs when a user has debugging enabled in their user profile or when a specific debugging session is initiated.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Profile Settings: The user has the debugger option enabled in their user profile settings.
  Debugging Mode: The system is in debugging mode due to a previous session or a specific transaction that was executed with debugging enabled.
  Transaction Settings: Certain transactions or programs may have been executed with debugging options set, leading to this message.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SY618 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Disable Debugger in User Profile:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter your user ID and click on the "Change" button.
  Navigate to the "Defaults" tab.
  Look for the "Debugger" option and ensure it is set to "No" or unchecked.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  End Debugging Session:
  
  If you are in a debugging session, you can end