How To Fix WA614 - Status of event trace was not changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 614

• Message text: Status of event trace was not changed

What causes this issue?

You have rejected the change in status of the event trace.

System Response

The transaction has been ended without changing the trace status.

How to fix this error?

If you want to activate or deactivate the event trace, start the
<DS:TRAN.SWE4>transaction</> again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA614 - Status of event trace was not changed ?

  The SAP error message:
  WA614 - Status of event trace was not changed
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when there is an attempt to change the status of an event trace in the system, but the status remains unchanged due to one of the following reasons:
  
  The event trace is already in the desired status, so no change is necessary.
  The system is unable to update the status because the event trace is locked or currently being processed.
  There might be authorization issues preventing the status change.
  A system inconsistency or a bug in the event trace management logic.
  
  
  Explanation:
  Event traces in SAP are used for logging and monitoring specific events or processes. Changing the status of an event trace (e.g., activating, deactivating, or resetting) is a controlled operation. If the system detects that the status cannot be changed (because it is already in the requested status or due to other constraints), it raises this message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Current Status:
  
  Verify the current status of the event trace to confirm if it already matches the desired status.
  Use transaction codes related to event trace management (e.g., SM21 for system log, or specific trace transactions depending on the module).
  
  
  
  Check Locks:
  
  Ensure that the event trace is not locked by another process or user.
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks and release them if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user attempting the status change has the necessary authorizations.
  Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Retry Operation:
  
  If the status is not changed due to temporary system conditions, try the operation again after some time.
  
  
  
  Check for System Bugs or Notes:
  
  Search SAP Notes for any known issues related to this message.
  Apply relevant patches or support packages if a bug is identified.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the problem persists, debugging the relevant function module or program that handles event trace status changes may be necessary.
  Contact SAP support with detailed logs and system information.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM21 - System Log (to view event traces)
  SM12 - Lock Entries
  Module-specific trace transactions (e.g., ST05 for SQL trace, ST12 for performance trace)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WA614 or event trace status issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and module-specific guides on event tracing and monitoring.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context in which this error occurs (e.g., during a specific transaction, module, or custom program), I can help with more targeted advice.