Parameter: LDC_FORMATTER

Definition

The format of logs and traces printed in the console

Description

This system parameter specifies the format of the log messages and the trace messages that are visible in the console.

Syntax

The possible values are:

  • LIST : Format based on simple hash-separated values suitable for being processed in a log viewer
  • TRACE : A human readable text format with a linear structure suitable for troubleshooting
  • XML : XML-based format suitable for file transfer to be further processed in other applications

Note

These values are available for the following parameters: LDC_FORMATTER, LDF1_FORMATTER to LDF5_FORMATTER

Recommendation

  • Use the trace format to understand quickly what is happening with the software
  • Use the list format if you use the Log Viewer from an SAP system or in SAP Management Console (MC)

See Also

  • Activation of the console as destination: LDC_ENABLED

Detailed Information

Name LDC_FORMATTER

The format of logs and traces printed in the console

Category Parameter
Type String
Access (RO/RW)

RW(-): Dynamic Read / Static Write

An immediate change is not possible. For a deferred and permanent change, use the set command of the Admin+ user interface to change the parameter value for a specific type of instance in the SAP CC system. A restart is needed for permanent changes.

Group(s) System: Log and Trace Settings
System Instances This system parameter is available in the following types of instances in a running SAP CC system: rater, updater, guider, bulkloader, taxer, dispatcher
Default Values (Factory Settings)
rater TRACE
updater TRACE
guider TRACE
bulkLoader TRACE
taxer TRACE
dispatcher TRACE

Additional Information

See the LDC_ENABLED system parameter for more information.