How to use /LOGWIN/DEL_EXTLOG_R - Delete External Logs by Retention

SAP Transaction Code - Details

• Transaction Code: /LOGWIN/DEL_EXTLOG_R

  Description: Delete External Logs by Retention

  Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

• • Program: /LOGWIN/DELETE_EXT_LOG_RETENT

    Screen: 1000

    Authorization Object: /LOGWIN/CR

  • Development Package: /LOGWIN/COMMON

    Package Description: Common part of UI Logging solution

    Parent Package: /LOGWIN/SERVICE_LOGGING

  • Module/Component: CA

    Description: Cross-Application Components

Smart SAP Assistant

• SAP Tcode: /LOGWIN/DEL_EXTLOG_R - Delete External Logs by Retention

   Time
  
  Overview:
  The SAP transaction code /LOGWIN/DEL_EXTLOG_R is used to delete external logs by retention time. This transaction code is used to delete log files that are no longer needed, freeing up storage space and improving system performance. 
  
  Functionality:
  This transaction code allows users to delete external log files that have exceeded their retention time. The retention time is set by the user and can be adjusted as needed. This transaction code also allows users to view the list of log files that have exceeded their retention time and select which ones to delete. 
  
  Step-by-step How to Use:
  1. Enter the transaction code /LOGWIN/DEL_EXTLOG_R in the command field. 
  2. Select the log files you want to delete by checking the box next to each one. 
  3. Click on the “Delete” button to delete the selected log files. 
  4. Confirm the deletion by clicking on the “Yes” button. 
  5. The selected log files will be deleted and you will be returned to the main screen. 
  
  Other Recommendations:
  It is recommended that users regularly check for log files that have exceeded their retention time and delete them using this transaction code in order to free up storage space and improve system performance. Additionally, users should adjust the retention time as needed in order to ensure that only necessary log files are kept and unnecessary ones are deleted in a timely manner.