How To Fix XMS_ADM817 - Maximum trace period is 24 hours; reduce the value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XMS_ADM - XMS - Administration

• Message number: 817

• Message text: Maximum trace period is 24 hours; reduce the value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XMS_ADM817 - Maximum trace period is 24 hours; reduce the value ?

  The SAP error message XMS_ADM817 indicates that the maximum trace period for a specific operation or process has been exceeded. In SAP, tracing is often used for debugging and performance analysis, and there are limits set to prevent excessive resource consumption.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the trace period set for a particular operation exceeds the maximum allowed limit of 24 hours. This can happen if:
  
  The trace settings were configured to run for a longer duration than permitted.
  A long-running process or job is being traced, which inadvertently exceeds the limit.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to reduce the trace period to comply with the maximum limit. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Adjust Trace Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction where the trace settings are configured (e.g., ST01 for system trace, ST05 for SQL trace).
  Locate the settings for the trace period and reduce it to a value less than or equal to 24 hours.
  
  
  
  Stop Long-Running Traces:
  
  If you have a trace that has been running for an extended period, consider stopping it manually to avoid hitting the limit.
  
  
  
  Review Trace Requirements:
  
  Evaluate whether you need to trace for such a long duration. Often, shorter trace periods can provide sufficient information for debugging.
  
  
  
  Schedule Traces Appropriately:
  
  If you need to trace a long-running job, consider breaking it into smaller segments and tracing each segment separately.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ST01: System Trace
  ST05: SQL Trace
  ST12: Combined Trace
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on tracing and performance analysis.
  Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor the performance of your SAP system to ensure that trace settings are optimized and do not lead to resource exhaustion.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the XMS_ADM817 error and ensure that your tracing activities remain within the allowed limits.