In the trace tool environment, you can replay the program objects recorded in a trace, using the same transfer parameters that were saved in the system during recording.
You can use this function to inform an employee working in support about an error.
You can also play a trace for the purpose of regression tests: This compares current test data with reference data that has been saved and verified as correct in order to check the correctness of the software (seeCAT Tool).
The trace tool supports different process flows when executing a trace:
Since the trace tool only plays those program objects that belong to the application layer that is currently chosen, you can only select to play these objects.
On the Execution of Traces screen, the system in the Trace screen area shows the standard information for the trace (Trace GUID, Trace(ID), Description).
In the Process screen area you can select a Process Mode. This specifies how the trace is to be handled when it is played:
The following tab pages are displayed in the lower screen area:
For traces from the application area Reporting, Planning and OLAP Technology, the following settings are made:
Use Execute to start the execution of a trace. The system documents the process flow step by step, using corresponding messages. The messages are displayed in a window in the lower screen area.
Define the settings for executing a trace as described in the features section.