How To Fix WA862 - Restrictions for event trace saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 862

• Message text: Restrictions for event trace saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA862 - Restrictions for event trace saved ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WA862 - Restrictions for event trace saved
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  The message WA862 typically appears when you try to save or activate an event trace with certain restrictions or filters applied. It indicates that the system has saved the event trace settings, but with some restrictions or limitations on the trace data that will be collected.
  In other words, the event trace you are trying to activate is not a full trace but a restricted one, possibly due to filters or trace parameters you have set. This is an informational message rather than an error, telling you that the trace will only capture data according to the restrictions defined.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you activate an event trace in transaction ST05 (Performance Trace) or ST12 (Trace Analysis) with filters or restrictions.
  When you save the trace settings with specific user, transaction, or program filters.
  When the system restricts the trace to certain events or objects to reduce the volume of trace data.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle:
  
  
  If the restrictions are intentional:
  
  No action is needed. The message is just informing you that the trace will be limited to the specified filters. This helps in focusing on relevant trace data and reduces overhead.
  
  
  If you want a full trace without restrictions:  
  
  Go back to the trace settings (e.g., in ST05 or ST12).
  Remove or adjust the filters or restrictions.
  Save and activate the trace again.
  
  
  
  Check the filters applied:
  
  Review the trace filters such as user, transaction, program, or object filters to ensure they match your tracing requirements.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Event trace is used to analyze performance issues, SQL statements, RFC calls, enqueue/dequeue operations, etc.
  Restricting traces is a common practice to avoid large trace files and to focus on specific problem areas.
  The message WA862 is informational and does not indicate an error or failure.
  If you are unsure about the restrictions, consult your basis or development team to verify the trace settings.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WA862 - Restrictions for event trace saved
  
  
  Cause
  Trace saved with filters/restrictions applied
  
  
  Effect
  Trace will capture limited data as per filters
  
  
  Solution
  Review and adjust filters if full trace needed
  
  
  Type
  Informational message, not an error
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with the exact steps to check or modify the trace filters in ST05 or ST12. Just let me know!