ST01- System trace

The following components can be monitored using the SAP system trace:

·        Authorization checks

·        Kernel functions

·        Kernel module

·        Database accesses (SQL trace)

·        Table buffers

·        RFC calls

·        Lock operations (client side)

How to perform system trace for authorization

1. Execute tcode ST01
2. Check Authorization Check (you may select more)

3.Click Trace On (Make sure to turn it off after you are done!)

1. Now ask user to perform their task.
2. *If there is more then one app server, go tcode SM51
3. *Then double click on the app server.
4. *Then repeat step 1 to 3
5. Remember - Once user completed the test, turn of all trace from ST01
6. Now, click Analysis

1. Filter the trace like below (select what you need)
2. For authorization issue, anything above RC=0 meaning there is missing authorization.