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Background documentation Database Trace Functions Locate the document in its SAP Library structure

Use

Caution

Use this function only when told to do so by support. The database trace is not required for normal database operation.

You can use the database trace to compile a detailed log of selected activities in the database instance. You can use the DBM commands for the database trace functions to activate, deactivate, and evaluate the database trace.

 

Overview of the DBM Commands for the Database Trace

Action

Syntax

Displaying Options for the Text Version of the Database Trace

trace_protopt

Displaying the Logged Activities of the Database Trace

trace_show

Deactivating the Database Trace

trace_off

Activating the Database Trace

trace_on

Creating the Text Version of the Database Trace

trace_prot

Deleting the Content of the Database Trace

trace_clear

Prerequisites

Note the server authorizations required for the respective DBM commands.

 

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