How To Fix W8806 - Workflow trace & switched on for workflow

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 806

• Message text: Workflow trace & switched on for workflow

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8806 - Workflow trace & switched on for workflow ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W8806 - Workflow trace & switched on for workflow
  
  Cause:
  The message W8806 is an informational or warning message indicating that the workflow trace is currently active (switched on) for the workflow in the system. This means that detailed logging or tracing of workflow processing steps is enabled, which is typically used for debugging or monitoring purposes.
  This is not an error but a system message to inform you that workflow tracing is active. Workflow tracing can impact system performance due to the additional logging overhead.
  
  When does this occur?
  
  When you start a workflow with tracing enabled.
  When workflow trace is manually switched on via transaction or program.
  When a workflow runtime error occurs and tracing is automatically activated.
  When a developer or administrator has enabled workflow trace for troubleshooting.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle:
  
  
  If tracing is intentionally enabled for debugging:
  
  No action needed; this message is just informational.
  After troubleshooting, remember to switch off the workflow trace to avoid performance degradation.
  
  
  
  To switch off workflow trace:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Workflow Log) or SWI2_TRACE (Workflow Trace).
  In SWI2_TRACE, you can deactivate the trace by choosing the appropriate options.
  Alternatively, use transaction SWI6 (Workflow Administration) to manage trace settings.
  You can also use report RSWUWFTR to switch workflow trace on/off.
  
  
  
  Check if tracing is needed:
  
  If you are not debugging workflows, disable the trace to improve system performance.
  If the trace was enabled accidentally, switch it off.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI2_TRACE - Workflow Trace
  SWI6 - Workflow Administration
  SWU3 - Workflow Customizing (to check workflow configuration)
  
  
  
  Reports:
  
  RSWUWFTR - Report to switch workflow trace on/off.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow tracing for specific issues or performance tips.
  
  
  
  Performance Impact:
  
  Workflow trace generates detailed logs and can slow down workflow processing.
  Always disable trace after debugging.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  W8806 is an informational message indicating workflow trace is active.
  It is not an error but a status message.
  Disable workflow trace after debugging to avoid performance issues.
  Use transactions SWI2_TRACE or report RSWUWFTR to manage workflow trace.
  
  
  If you want, I can provide step-by-step instructions on how to disable workflow trace or interpret workflow logs.