Finding the data source of a field's hit list

In this recipe, we will use the SQL trace in order to find out the data source of the F4 help of a screen field. The aim of this recipe is to devise a strategy that will make the procedure for finding the data source quicker and easier.

Getting ready

We will use the transaction SE24 as an example. We assume that we are not sure of the various tables in which the class names and descriptions reside. We may take the Class Field input help for names starting with any letter. For our example, we view a list of all classes with names starting from y.

How to do it...

Proceed as follows:

1. In one session, call transaction SE24. Enter y* in the Object type field.

   

2. In another session, call transaction ST05 and switch on the trace using the Activate Trace button.

3. Now go back to the transaction SE24 and press F4 while keeping the cursor on the Object type field. The list of values will appear.

4. Now go back to the ST05 screen, switch off the trace, and take the display...