How To Fix XMS_ADM412 - For TraceToFile use the values 0 or 1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XMS_ADM - XMS - Administration

• Message number: 412

• Message text: For TraceToFile use the values 0 or 1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XMS_ADM412 - For TraceToFile use the values 0 or 1 ?

  The SAP error message XMS_ADM412 typically indicates an issue with the configuration of the TraceToFile parameter in the SAP system. This parameter is used to control whether tracing information is written to a file, and it expects a value of either 0 (disabled) or 1 (enabled).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the value set for the TraceToFile parameter is not 0 or 1. This could happen due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration in the SAP system settings.
  Manual changes made to the configuration that did not adhere to the expected values.
  A potential bug or issue in the system that is causing the parameter to be set incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to ensure that the TraceToFile parameter is set to either 0 or 1. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the SAP System:
  
  Log in to your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Profile Parameters:
  
  Use transaction code RZ10 to access the profile parameters.
  
  
  
  Edit the Profile:
  
  Select the appropriate profile (usually the instance profile) that you want to modify.
  Click on the "Change" button.
  
  
  
  Locate the TraceToFile Parameter:
  
  Search for the parameter TraceToFile.
  Check its current value.
  
  
  
  Set the Correct Value:
  
  If the value is not 0 or 1, change it to 0 (to disable tracing) or 1 (to enable tracing) as per your requirement.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  Save the changes to the profile.
  
  
  
  Restart the SAP Instance:
  
  For the changes to take effect, you may need to restart the SAP instance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for your SAP version for more details on configuration parameters.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with your SAP Basis team for further assistance.
  Monitoring: After making the changes, monitor the system logs to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that tracing is functioning as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the XMS_ADM412 error and properly configure the TraceToFile parameter in your SAP system.