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ABAP Dictionary
While we are on the subject of tables and elds, we’ll talk about another transac-
tion code that you should know about. It is technical in nature, but it will help you
understand the underlying structure of the tables we discussed earlier.
To access this transaction, the path is as follows: SAP Menu
➢
Tools
➢
ABAP
Workbench
➢
Development
➢
ABAP Dictionary (SE11).
Figure 1.18 shows the Dictionary: Display Table view for VBAK. As shown, it
includes the details such as eld names, data elements, data type, length of eld, and
other technical attributes.
Figure 1.18 Dictionary: Display Table view
Managing Customization Changes
Whenever you enter the Customizing menu and carry out any change in the system,
the system tracks this change and records it. Every change has an impact on the way
the system works. Hence, it is very important to understand the basic system land-
scape and the process of managing and transporting changes.
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