Trace and Log Files

Definition

Trace files and log files are essential for analyzing problems. You can find information about the general trace and log files for ABAP and TREX in the corresponding technical operations manuals.

Important Log Files for Enterprise Search

Trace and Log Files	Path	Description
Search Query Log	Transaction ESH_QUERY_LOG in the ABAP system	Records the details of search queries and searches that were started on the Search UI or automatically by the system. For more information, see the system documentation for the transaction. Caution The recording of search requests together with user data is subject to data protection measures. For more information, see the security guide, Security of Logs and Traces section.
Application log	Administration Cockpit Related Links Application Log	Preparation and indexing activities for log files.
Job log	Administration Cockpit Related Links Job Overview	Logs the job scheduled for preparation and indexing.

Trace and Log Files

Path

Description

Search Query Log

Transaction ESH_QUERY_LOG in the ABAP system

Records the details of search queries and searches that were started on the Search UI or automatically by the system.

For more information, see the system documentation for the transaction.

Caution

The recording of search requests together with user data is subject to data protection measures.

For more information, see the security guide, Security of Logs and Traces section.

Application log

Start of the navigation path Administration Cockpit Next navigation step Related Links Application Log End of the navigation path

Preparation and indexing activities for log files.

Job log

Start of the navigation path Administration Cockpit Next navigation step Related Links Job Overview End of the navigation path

Logs the job scheduled for preparation and indexing.