How To Fix W8808 - Container debugging switched on

W8808 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Container debugging switched on

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W8808 - Details

• 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