How To Fix TPDA382 - ATRA(SE30): Performance and ABAP traces cannot be active simultaneously

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPDA - Debugger

• Message number: 382

• Message text: ATRA(SE30): Performance and ABAP traces cannot be active simultaneously

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPDA382 - ATRA(SE30): Performance and ABAP traces cannot be active simultaneously ?

  The SAP error message TPDA382 indicates that there is a conflict between the performance trace and the ABAP trace in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that both traces cannot be active at the same time. This is a common issue when trying to analyze performance or debug issues in an SAP environment.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the SAP system does not allow both the performance trace (transaction ST05) and the ABAP trace (transaction ST12 or ST01) to be active simultaneously. This is a limitation in the tracing mechanism of SAP, as both traces are designed to capture different types of information about the system's performance and behavior.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to ensure that only one type of trace is active at any given time. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Deactivate the Current Trace:
  
  If you have the performance trace (ST05) active, deactivate it by going to transaction ST05 and clicking on the "Deactivate Trace" button.
  If you have the ABAP trace (ST12 or ST01) active, deactivate it by going to the respective transaction and stopping the trace.
  
  
  
  Activate the Desired Trace:
  
  After deactivating the current trace, you can activate the trace you need. For example, if you want to analyze performance, activate the performance trace in ST05. If you want to analyze ABAP performance or issues, activate the ABAP trace in ST12 or ST01.
  
  
  
  Check for Conflicts:
  
  Ensure that you are not trying to activate both traces at the same time. Always check the status of the traces before activating a new one.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Performance Trace (ST05): This trace is used to analyze SQL statements, buffer accesses, and other performance-related metrics. It is useful for identifying performance bottlenecks in database access.
  
  
  ABAP Trace (ST12 or ST01): The ABAP trace is used for debugging and analyzing ABAP programs. It provides insights into the execution of ABAP code, including runtime statistics and error messages.
  
  
  Best Practices: When troubleshooting performance issues, it is often helpful to first use the performance trace to identify slow SQL statements or database access patterns. Once you have narrowed down the issue, you can then use the ABAP trace to analyze the specific ABAP code that is causing the performance problem.
  
  
  By following these steps and understanding the limitations of the tracing tools, you can effectively troubleshoot and analyze performance issues in your SAP system.