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Portal: Retrieve a log file

Steps to retrieve a log file or trace file

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Written by Onyema Onyejekwe
Updated over a month ago

A log file is a record of system activities and errors that helps track processes and troubleshoot issues.

Retrieving a log file is important for identifying the root cause of problems and ensuring accurate system diagnostics.

πŸ“ŒNote: To retrieve a log file in back office, follow these steps.


Retrieve log file

To retrieve a log file please follow the steps below.

  1. Click Settings and select View Job Status.

  2. Click Retrieve Log File.

If you don't see this option, you need to enable the menu option of the user requiring access.

Enable menu option

To enable the Retrieve Log File option, you'll need to adjust the menu options under the menu profile assigned to the user.

To do this, follow these steps below.

  1. From the dashboard menu, select Security Dashboard.

  2. Click Menu Profiles.

  3. In the search field, search for the menu profile assigned to the user retrieving the log file. e.g PAY_MASTER

  4. Click the three-dot icon, then select Manage Menu Options.

  5. To filter the systems, click the filter icon.

  6. From the Filter By System dropdown menu, select CorePortal Pay.

  7. Click Apply.

  8. In the search field, search for the following menu options:

    • WS_PAYROLL_MENU.GET_SETTINGS_LOGFILE

  9. Turn on toggle.

Assign employee access

After enabling the menu option, verify that the user is assigned the appropriate menu profile. To grant or update access for the user, follow these steps in portal

  1. From the dashboard menu, select Security Dashboard.

  2. Click User Management.

  3. In the search field, enter the employee number.

  4. From the drop down menu, select All Portal Accounts.

  5. Click the three-dot icon then select Manage Menu Options.

  6. Click Menu Profiles then in the search field, enter relevant menu profile.

  7. Check the employee has the menu profile turned on.

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