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difference between internal table and transparent table ?

Former Member — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 08:59:17 GMT

Hello Everybuddy !

Can Any buddy tell me the difference between internal table and transparent table ???

Re: difference between internal table and transparent table ?

Former Member — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:06:36 GMT

Hi,

Please search SDN before posting such basic questions.

Just to give you an idea.

Internal Table : This table is just an array which is available at runtime within your abap program.

It is not present at the database level.

Transparent Table : It is a table which holds master or transactional data. It has a definite structure and is available at database level. For ex MARA, VBAK, VBAP.

Regards,

Ankur Parab

Re: difference between internal table and transparent table ?

Former Member — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:48:55 GMT

I didnt get such a good answer earlier ... Thankyou for your valueable Answer.

Re: difference between internal table and transparent table ?

Former Member — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 11:07:16 GMT

Hi,

Transparent table: The real database which exists in the SAP R/3 always.

Internal table: Which doesn't exist in the SAP R/3 system. It gets created when your program containing internal table is being created. It is not real database. It is a temporary table created during program execution for processing the records selected from the database.

Following link will give you better idea:

Internal table : http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/EN/fc/eb35de358411d1829f0000e829fbfe/content.htm

Transparent table:

http://www.sap-img.com/abap/the-different-types-of-sap-tables.htm

Thanks and best regards,

Suresh

Re: difference between internal table and transparent table ?

Former Member — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:56:34 GMT

Please don't ask or answer such basic questions.

Points unassigned.

Rob