How To Fix W8809 - Container debugging switched off

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 809

• Message text: Container debugging switched off

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message W8809: Container debugging switched off:
  
  SAP Message: W8809 - Container debugging switched off
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when you attempt to perform container debugging in an SAP environment, but the container debugging feature is currently disabled in the system settings.
  Container debugging is a special debugging mode used primarily in Web Dynpro ABAP or other container-based applications where the debugger attaches to a container process rather than a single dialog work process.
  If container debugging is switched off, the system will not allow you to start a debugging session in this mode, hence the warning.
  
  When does this occur?
  
  When a developer tries to debug a Web Dynpro application or any container-based application.
  When the debugging settings in the SAP system profile or user parameters do not permit container debugging.
  When the system parameter or user-specific debugging settings have container debugging disabled.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this warning and enable container debugging, you need to activate container debugging in the system or user settings.
  Steps to enable container debugging:
  
  
  Check and set the system profile parameter:
  
  Use transaction RZ11 to check the parameter:
  abap/debug/container_debugging
  
  If this parameter is set to FALSE or not set, change it to TRUE.
  To change it, click on "Change Value", set it to TRUE, and save.
  Note: Changing this parameter may require a system restart or at least a restart of the affected application server instance.
  
  
  
  Check user-specific debugging settings:
  
  Use transaction SE80 or SE38 to start debugging.
  In the debugger, check if container debugging is enabled for your user.
  Alternatively, check user parameters or debugging options in SU3 (Maintain User Profile) under the Parameters tab.
  Look for parameters related to debugging and container debugging and set accordingly.
  
  
  
  Use the debugger options:
  
  When starting the debugger, ensure you select the option to enable container debugging if available.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes provide patches or additional instructions related to container debugging issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction RZ11: To check and maintain system profile parameters.
  Transaction SU3: To maintain user parameters.
  Web Dynpro ABAP Debugging: Container debugging is often used in Web Dynpro applications.
  SAP Help Portal: For detailed documentation on debugging Web Dynpro and container debugging.
  SAP Notes: Search for notes related to container debugging or message W8809 for system-specific fixes or updates.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W8809 Container debugging switched off
  
  
  Cause
  Container debugging is disabled in system or user settings
  
  
  Solution
  Enable container debugging via RZ11 parameter abap/debug/container_debugging set to TRUE; adjust user debugging settings if needed
  
  
  Related Info
  Web Dynpro ABAP debugging, RZ11, SU3, SAP Notes
  
  
  
  
  If you enable container debugging and still face issues, consider checking system logs or contacting SAP support with relevant system details.
  
  Let me know if you need help with the exact steps or further troubleshooting!