How To Fix TPDA399 - TPDA ABAP trace: Trace &1 version &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPDA - Debugger

• Message number: 399

• Message text: TPDA ABAP trace: Trace &1 version &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPDA399 - TPDA ABAP trace: Trace &1 version &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message TPDA399, which states "TPDA ABAP trace: Trace &1 version &2 does not exist," typically indicates that the system is trying to access a trace file that either does not exist or is not available in the specified version. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during debugging, performance analysis, or when trying to retrieve logs for a specific transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Trace File: The specified trace file may have been deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Version: The version number provided in the error message may be incorrect or not match any existing trace files.
  Trace File Purging: SAP systems often have settings that automatically purge old trace files after a certain period, which could lead to the file being unavailable.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the trace files.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the tracing mechanism in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Trace File Existence:
  
  Check the directory where trace files are stored (usually in the trace directory of the SAP instance).
  Use transaction SM37 to check for any background jobs that may have generated the trace.
  
  
  
  Check Version Number:
  
  Ensure that the version number you are using is correct. You can check the available versions in the trace directory.
  
  
  
  Review Trace Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for trace files in transaction RSCUSTV10 or RSCUSTV20 to ensure that trace files are being generated correctly.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the trace files. You may need to check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Recreate Trace:
  
  If the trace file is essential for debugging, consider rerunning the process that generates the trace to create a new file.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37 (Job Monitoring)
  ST05 (SQL Trace)
  ST12 (Combined Trace)
  SLG1 (Application Log)
  
  
  
  Trace File Locations: Trace files are typically located in the trace directory of the SAP instance, which can be accessed via the file system of the application server.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on tracing and debugging in ABAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the TPDA399 error message.