SAP troubleshooting · LessonBy Anitha M, SAP Trainer, 13 yrs · Published · SAP S/4HANA 2023 · all levels
ST22
ST22 (ABAP Dump Analysis) is the transaction for viewing short dumps. This page focuses on using ST22 effectively to diagnose runtime errors.
Quick answer
Make ST22 a habit: reviewing dumps regularly catches problems early.
Key takeaways
- A program terminated; you need to find and interpret the dump.
- In ST22, select today’s (or the relevant) dumps, open the one matching the time/user, and read the structured sections: What…
- The dump exists but is misread, focus on the error name and source line.
- Watch out: Guessing instead of reading the log/dump.
Symptom
A program terminated; you need to find and interpret the dump.
Start here: read the evidence
In ST22, select today’s (or the relevant) dumps, open the one matching the time/user, and read the structured sections: What happened, Error analysis, Source code extract, and the contents of variables and the call stack.
Likely causes, in order
- The dump exists but is misread, focus on the error name and source line.
- Multiple dumps, pick the one matching the exact time/user/action.
- Standard-code dump, likely a known issue (SAP Note).
- Custom-code dump, an error in your program.
How to fix it
- Identify the runtime error name and failing statement.
- Inspect the variables/call stack for the trigger.
- For standard code, search SAP Notes by error + program.
- For custom code, reproduce and debug, then fix.
Preventing recurrence
Make ST22 a habit: reviewing dumps regularly catches problems early. Recurring custom-code dumps signal code that needs fixing; recurring standard dumps signal a missing Note or configuration issue.
Common pitfalls
- Guessing instead of reading the log/dump.
- Fixing the symptom, not the root cause.
- Changing several things at once.
Practice challenge
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Which statement is true of ST22?
Frequently asked questions
What does ST22 stand for, and how is it used in SAP troubleshooting?
ST22 (ABAP Dump Analysis) is the transaction for viewing short dumps. This page focuses on using ST22 effectively to diagnose runtime errors.
What is worth checking when troubleshooting ST22 in SAP troubleshooting?
In ST22, select today’s (or the relevant) dumps, open the one matching the time/user, and read the structured sections: What happened, Error analysis, Source code extract, and the contents of variables and the call stack.
What else matters for ST22 in SAP troubleshooting?
Make ST22 a habit: reviewing dumps regularly catches problems early.
What tends to go wrong with ST22 in SAP troubleshooting?
Guessing instead of reading the log/dump. Fixing the symptom, not the root cause. Changing several things at once.