Post-Configuration Tasks in an SAP Environment

In this section:

During the installation of the Adapter for SAP, a set of function modules in the development class (ZXXX) is added to the SAP repository.

For details, see Customizing the Transport/Promotion of the ZXXXREPTS Temporary Object.


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Customizing the Transport/Promotion of the ZXXXREPTS Temporary Object

Reference:

SAP provides a transport control program (tp) for controlling release upgrades and transports among SAP systems. The transport control program:

During an export, the objects to be transported are extracted from the database of the source system and stored in files of the operating system.

During the import, the objects are added to the database of the target system (according to the transport function recorded in the task).

Tip: For detailed technical background, navigate to http://help.sap.com (version 4.6C) and the menu path: SAP Library, Basis Components, Change and Transport System (BC-CTS), Transport Tools (BC-CTS-TLS), Transport Control Program tp. From here:



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Reference: Transport Data File Names

All data files are located in the transport directory data. The name of a data file consists of the name of the change request, and a code letter that distinguishes between data files generated by R3trans and those generated by application programs for application-specific development environment objects (ADOs):



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Reference: Change Request Information File

The change request information file contains information about a change request, including the transport type and the class of the objects to be transported. It also contains information about the steps required for the change request, exit codes, and the time of execution.

This information file is located in the cofiles directory. The name is derived from the name of the change request:

K <6 digits>.<source system>



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Reference: SAP Reserved Names

The Adapter for SAP is compatible with the SAP Basis 4.6C version, the lowest certified level for the adapter. It reserves the following names:

where:

XXX

Represents the 3 characters that are set by a certified SAP administrator to uniquely identify the client-independent table object and function modules. Note that a conflict with an existing unique name may cause the transport to fail.



Example: Transporting a Request

This illustration uses the sample request K900022 on P46. You may use it as a template for transporting a request.

Complete the following tasks in the order appropriate for each SAP system.


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