SAP Message RT187 - Status of system trace

Diagnosis
The SAP system trace records internal SAP system activities. It enablesyou to monitor the system and aids the elimination of problems.
You should use the system trace mainly when you require anauthorization trace. For system monitoring and problem analysis, werecommend that you use the system log or the developer trace.

System Response
You should only use the output of the trace informationen inexceptional situations, as it is extremely performance critical.

Procedure
For the system trace, use transaktion ST01. You can
find detailed information about the system trace in the system helpunder:
SAP Library -> Basis -> Client Server Technology (BC-CST) -> SystemServices (BC) -> Tools for System Monitoring -> Trace Functions ->System Trace . Link tothis
information.