How To Fix WA613 - Event trace was switched on

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 613

• Message text: Event trace was switched on

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA613 - Event trace was switched on ?

  SAP Message WA613: "Event trace was switched on"
  
  Cause:
  The message WA613 - Event trace was switched on is an informational message indicating that the event trace function in the SAP system has been activated. This trace is typically used for debugging or monitoring purposes to record detailed information about events occurring in the system.
  The event trace is usually switched on by a system administrator or support personnel to analyze system behavior, performance issues, or to troubleshoot specific problems. It is not an error but a notification that tracing has started.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When the event trace is manually activated via transaction codes like ST05 (Performance Trace) or other trace tools.
  When a program or process triggers the activation of event tracing.
  During debugging or detailed logging sessions.
  
  
  Solution / Action:
  
  If you are a user: No action is required. This message is just an informational note.
  If you are a system administrator or support: 
  
  Confirm if the event trace was intentionally switched on.
  If tracing is no longer needed, switch it off to avoid unnecessary performance overhead.
  Use transaction ST05 or SM50/SM66 to monitor and deactivate the trace.
  Analyze the trace logs if you are troubleshooting a problem.
  
  
  
  
  How to switch off event trace:
  
  Go to transaction ST05 (Performance Trace).
  Select the trace type (e.g., SQL trace, enqueue trace, RFC trace).
  Click on Deactivate Trace or use the menu option to stop the trace.
  Confirm that the trace is stopped.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction ST05: Used for performance trace and event tracing.
  Performance impact: Leaving event trace on for a long time can degrade system performance due to the overhead of logging detailed events.
  Other trace tools: SAP also provides other tracing tools like SM50/SM66 for work process traces, ST12 for combined trace, and SM21 for system log analysis.
  SAP Notes: There are no specific error corrections needed for WA613 since it is informational, but SAP Notes related to tracing and performance tuning might be helpful if you are troubleshooting.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  WA613 is an informational message indicating event trace activation.
  It is caused by manual or programmatic activation of event tracing.
  No error or problem by itself; just a notification.
  Switch off the trace when done to avoid performance issues.
  Use ST05 to manage event tracing.
  
  
  If you need help with interpreting trace results or managing traces, feel free to ask!