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Need changes in standard SAP program

Former Member — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:50:39 GMT

Hi,

I need few changes in the standard SAP program.

Is it ok to change the standard SAP program using access key or create Z program to solve this?

Which is better option?

Thanks & regards,

Yogita

Re: Need changes in standard SAP program

Former Member — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:03:42 GMT

Hi ,

it all need upon requrement..

if any extra paramaters need to add to input or output ---check for Badi or User-exits and add functionality.

if no enhacements found try to create a copy of standard program and create z Program and add own code..

Always better to create custom program for rather manually doing code changes to standard program..

Prabhudas

Re: Need changes in standard SAP program

Former Member — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:04:01 GMT

This has been discussed from time to time, so if you search you will get some ideas.

Basically, the SAP mantra is "No changes to SAP programs."

However, if you make a copy of a standard program and modify that, you will not get the benefit of any changes SAP makes to the standard program. If you change the standard program, you will have to examine it when you upgrade (using SPAU) and decide if you want to keep your changes.

Rob