2009 Feb 05 9:48 AM
Hi,
If I have an access key for a SAP standard table , Can I directly add a standard field to a SAP standard table whithout using Include or append structure. Will it affect during the upgrade? I think its always done by using include or append structure. Can anyone please provide suggestion on this?
2009 Feb 09 4:04 AM
Hi,
You can add field to standard table . We can enhance the standard tables by append and CI(customising includes) Append structures allows to add fields to a standard table without actually modify the table .
Regards,
Rajani
2009 Feb 05 9:49 AM
Better use append structure ,this will be added during upgrade
2009 Feb 05 9:53 AM
Hi Amar,
It's gd that u have the access key but u should always be careful while adding fields to any SAP Standard table, it creates problem in upgradation.
Yes, u can directly create new fields in any standard tables also u can modify the standard sap programs, but during upgradation sap re-builds all its tables & their structures so any modifications done to standrad tables will be affected & possibly your license to sap can be rejected (if any), it will cost u lot !! for support from SAP on this.
Hope my point is clear to understand.
Thanks
Ravi Aswani
2009 Feb 05 9:55 AM
Hi Amar,
Also Use of Append Structure is enabled with access key, so use this to add a new structure to your sap table.
Thanks
Ravi Aswani
2009 Feb 05 9:58 AM
hi,
Even though you have the access key to modify the standard contents, its preferred that the standard tables are not altered, because may be later on during upgradations there may be some inconsistencies.
So use append structures to add fields to the standard table.
Also try out CI include.
thanks
Sharath
2009 Feb 05 10:12 AM
Hi Amar,
Welcome to SDN.
it is not a good idea to alter standard tables directly as it may impact during upgardation. That is the reason why SAP has given the option of append structures and Customized includes. These are created under the customer namespace so they are not changed during upgradation.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Sachin
2009 Feb 05 10:21 AM
Thank you all. I was doing this as a part of application of OSS note, where some changes have to be done manually.I wanted to make sure that i dont mess with standard functionality.
2009 Feb 11 9:01 AM
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> Thank you all. I was doing this as a part of application of OSS note, where some changes have to be done manually.I wanted to make sure that i dont mess with standard functionality.
If the OSS note is stating you should do it manually, then feel free to do so.
2009 Feb 05 11:25 AM
Hi Amar,
You can use .INCLUDE or .APPEND for adding a field to the data base table,
if r u using .INCLUDE functionality , we can reuse the structure in SAPR/3.
or
Using .APPEND functionality we can restrict the structure to specific table.
So better u use .APPEND.
Regard;s
SHAIK.
2009 Feb 05 12:34 PM
hi
you can use both appen structures and customizing includes for addine fields to
standard table.Customizing includes are first created in the customer system
and filled with fields with special customizing transaction.So in this way customers can
enhance tables without realy modifing the standard table itself.
During upgrades these includes are not affected because they are in customer name space.
The fields added in this manner will be inserted in the new delivery.
These includes are also reusable.But append structures are not reusable.
2009 Feb 05 1:26 PM
Hi Amar,
Use only append structures to add fields to the standard table.
Then u will not have any error.
Thanks,
N.Neelima.
2009 Feb 06 5:27 AM
Hello Amar,
Adding new fields or structure to SAP standard table effects the process of upgrading, it is better idea to consult your Basis Consultant, before you proceed altering standard tables.
Hope it may help.
Courtesy: Zahackson
2009 Feb 06 8:46 AM
Hi ,
To add new fields to SAP tables it is always advisable to use APPEND structures or Customizing Includes.
For further details refer to the below link :
http://www.saptechies.com/in-how-many-ways-we-can-modify-sap-tables/
Regards,
Radhika.
2009 Feb 06 11:25 AM
2009 Feb 09 4:04 AM
Hi,
You can add field to standard table . We can enhance the standard tables by append and CI(customising includes) Append structures allows to add fields to a standard table without actually modify the table .
Regards,
Rajani
2009 Feb 09 5:48 AM
append structure is a better way
or you can create a new like-standard table,and use it later
2009 Feb 09 7:30 AM
2009 Mar 04 3:43 PM
Hi dear all,
does anybody knowhow to add new field in BKPF table?
thank you all
Edited by: Fernando Figueiredo on Mar 4, 2009 6:12 PM
2009 Feb 09 8:38 AM
Hi,
Use Append structure so that it will not give any problem during upgrade.