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types of data?

Former Member — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:04:11 GMT

hi,

what does master data,transaction data,system data and configuration data mean?

Re: types of data?

Former Member — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:17:48 GMT

Master Data:

Master data is data that remains unchanged over a period of time. It contains information that is always needed in the same way. For example, all personal attributes can be stored in various SAP standard infotypes as records with specific validity which are called Master data.

Transaction data:

Data relating to the day-to-day transactions are called Transactional Data. It keeps on changing from time to time.

System Data:

Configuration Data:

Regards.

Re: types of data?

former_member156446 — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:21:24 GMT

system data: the data that is related to system.. like sy-datum, sy-langu, sy-uzeit.... which are maintinaed by system.. you can get a list from SYST table in se11.

Confif data: SAP can be configured to any orgs personal profile... so all that can be done tru SPRO t code..

Re: types of data?

abdul_hakim — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:23:25 GMT

Master Data:

Master Data is a data which is required to run the business.

Eg.Material Master,Customer Master,Vendor Master.

Transaction Data:

Transaction data is a data which is created as a result of completing a transaction.For eg, Invoice

Configuration Data:

Configuration / Customizing Data is a data which is customized during system installation For eg.Country Codes

System Data:

System Data is a data in which R/3 System requires for self processing.For eg Programs

Cheers,

Hakim

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