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FAQ: Common Tracing Techniques in Oracle E-Business Applications 11i and R12 (Doc ID 296559.1)

Last updated on AUGUST 22, 2023

Applies to:

Oracle E-Business Suite Performance - Version 11.5.10.2 to 12.2 [Release 11.5.10 to 12.2]
Oracle Inventory Management - Version 12.1.3 to 12.1.3 [Release 12.1]
Oracle Bills of Material - Version 12.2.6 to 12.2.6 [Release 12.2]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Purpose

Here are some common questions or tips about Tracing, SQL Trace, TKProf, and Trace Analyzer related to the Oracle E-Business Applications 11i and R12.

Questions and Answers

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In this Document
Purpose
Questions and Answers
 1a. What is a trace file?
 Example #1: ORA-Error
 Example #2: Rollback
 1b. What are bind variables?
 Example #1: Binds
 Example #2: Binds
 2. How to Enable Trace In...
 2a. Forms
 2b. Concurrent Program
 Checkbox
 Debug Options Button! (Binds and Waits)
 SQL Program (Binds and Waits)
 2c. Trace ALL user actions
 2d. Web-based screen
 3. Finding Trace Files?
 
3a. In 11G:
 3b. Before 11G:
 4. Other Tools
 4a. Using TKPROF
 4b. Using TraceAnalyzer
 4c. SQLT
 4d. RDA
 4. Before 11i?
 5. Tracing API Calls
References

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