core dump file generated

[Former Member]

Hello I am new to IT and SAP world

I need to create a procedure manual of how to break down into details when core dump file generates in SAP system.

Before starting, I have to know what is exactly core dump file. Why it is generated and when in details that a dummy like me can understand.

I know that a process dumps core when it is terminated by the operating system due to a fault in the program.

Can you give me more details and even possible clues to break down into details when a coredump file is generated?..

Our system is AIX 7.1

[Former Member]

Dear ***REMOVED BY MODERATION***,

These core files are created when a work process crashes.These core are large in size and can result in file system overflow in some cases.The dump of the core file can be obtained in the directory /usr/sap/<SID>/<Instance>/work.

Regards,

Durgesh