SM21 SAP tcode for – system log

Here we would like to draw your attention to SM21 transaction code in SAP. As we know it is being used in the SAP BC-CCM (Use Subcomponents in Basis) component which is coming under BC module (BASIS).SM21 is a transaction code used for system log in SAP.

SAP SM21 transaction code

It comes under the package SYSLOG.When we execute this transaction code, RSYSLOG is the normal standard SAP program that is being executed in background.

SAP SM21 menu path

See the possible menu paths to access the same report by avoiding entering the transaction code.
Path 1
Tools → ABAP Workbench → Test → System Log


Path 2
Tools → Administration → Monitor → Performance → Exceptions/Users → Exceptions → System Log


Path 3
Tools → Administration → Monitor → System Log


Path 4
Tools → CCMS → Control/Monitoring → Performance → Exceptions/Users → Exceptions → System Log


Transaction SM21 technical data table

TcodeSM21
Purposesystem log
ModuleBC
ComponentBC-CCM
SAP PackageSYSLOG
Program runningRSYSLOG
Screen No1000
TypeR

Some Basic Questions & Answers

Which SAP Program will run when we enter tcode SM21?
Program named RSYSLOG will run when we enter transaction code SM21.
What is the transaction code type of SM21?
SM21 is a Report Transaction code type which is shortly represented as R.