How To Fix W8808 - Container debugging switched on

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Container debugging switched on

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8808 - Container debugging switched on ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W8808 - Container debugging switched on
  
  Cause:
  This warning message indicates that container debugging is currently enabled in the SAP system. Container debugging is a special debugging mode used primarily for troubleshooting issues related to the SAP container (such as the SAP Web Application Server or the SAP NetWeaver AS Java container). When container debugging is switched on, it can affect system performance and security because it allows detailed inspection and debugging of container processes.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Container debugging is typically enabled by basis administrators or developers when they need to debug issues at the container level.
  It is not intended to be left enabled in productive environments due to potential performance degradation and security risks.
  The message serves as a reminder or warning that this mode is active.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check if container debugging is intentionally enabled:
  
  Confirm with your Basis or development team whether container debugging is required at this time.
  
  
  
  Disable container debugging if not needed:
  
  Container debugging can be switched off via transaction SMICM or by adjusting relevant profile parameters or debugging settings.
  For example, in some SAP systems, container debugging can be disabled by:
  
  Going to transaction SMICM ? Goto ? Services ? Select the service ? Right-click ? Debugging ? Disable.
  Or by setting the profile parameter icm/trace_debug to 0 or appropriate value.
  
  
  
  
  
  Restart the affected services if necessary:
  
  After disabling container debugging, you may need to restart the SAP instance or specific services to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Verify the status:
  
  After disabling, check that the warning message no longer appears and that container debugging is off.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SMICM: Used to monitor and manage the Internet Communication Manager (ICM) services, including debugging settings.
  Profile Parameters: Some debugging modes are controlled via instance profile parameters.
  Security Considerations: Leaving container debugging enabled in production can expose sensitive information and degrade performance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for your specific SAP version for any known issues or additional instructions related to container debugging.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Container debugging mode is active.
  Effect: Warning message W8808 is displayed; potential performance and security impact.
  Solution: Disable container debugging if not required, using SMICM or profile parameters, and restart services if needed.
  
  
  If you need detailed steps tailored to your SAP system version or environment, please provide the system type (e.g., SAP NetWeaver ABAP, SAP NetWeaver Java) and version.