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# Enable and use debug upgrade

# Enable and use debug upgrade {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Enable Debug Upgrade to analyze post-upgrade issues that may require follow up, then
disable it when finished with the upgrade debugging session.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem DiagnosticsSession Debug.
2. Select Debug Upgrade to enable the upgrade debugger.
3. Process a transaction (for example, load a form).
4. Click the Skipped During Last Upgrade, Customer Customized, or ServiceNow Modified During Last Upgrade header to view the appropriate list.  
   {#enable-debug-upgrade__table_epp_prc_ydb__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name of record processed during the last upgrade session. |
   | Type | Type of record processed during the upgrade. Business rule :   Server-side script that runs when a record is displayed, inserted, updated, or deleted, or when a table is queried. See [Classic Business rules](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_BusinessRules&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-application-development&ft:locale=en-US). Client script :   Client JavaScript run when client-based events occur. See [Client scripts](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=client-scripts&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-application-development&ft:locale=en-US). Data policy :   Policies that enforce data consistency. See [Data policy](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/~ki1p0DdTt4ygC_ER9~Kpw "Data policies enable you to enforce data consistency by setting mandatory and read-only states for fields."). Script include :   Script includes that store JavaScript run on the server. See [Script includes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_ScriptIncludes&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-application-development&ft:locale=en-US). UI action :   Buttons, links, and context menu items on forms and lists. See [UI actions](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/9X3pZAOGXF8kOwaYnQh7KA "UI actions include the buttons, links, and context menu items on forms and lists. Configure UI actions to make the UI more interactive, customized, and specific to user activities."). UI macro :   Discrete scripted components added to the user interface. See [UI macros](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_UIMacros&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-application-development&ft:locale=en-US). UI page :   Pages used to create and display forms, dialogs, lists, and other UI components. See [UI pages](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=r_UIPages&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-application-development&ft:locale=en-US). UI policy :   Policies that change the behavior of information on a form and control custom process flows for tasks. See [UI policies](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/CYOLymOwEN2_JHDEc8ZTCw#t_CreateAUIPolicy "UI policies dynamically change the behavior of information on a form and control custom process flows for tasks."). Note: These are the only types of artifacts logged by the Upgrade Debugger. |
   | Last Modified | Date and time the record was last modified. |
   [Table 1. Upgrade Transaction List]

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5. Click Show more to view all artifacts.
6. Click the name of a listed artifact to view the underlying artifact record.  
   For example, if you click a Script Include artifact, the underlying Script Include record appears.
7. To turn off Debug Upgrade and all session debugging after completing your session:
   1. Navigate to System DiagnosticsSession Debug.
   2. Select Disable All to disable the upgrade debugger.
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