What is 'export/import table' in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

export/import table - Overview

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: Database table with the required layout for storing data clusters in database tables and in cross-transaction application buffers of the shared memory. Data clusters are exported to export/import tables with the statement EXPORT and imported with the statement IMPORT.

export/import table - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Export/import tables are a feature of the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) in SAP. They allow users to export data from one system and import it into another. This is useful for transferring data between different systems, such as between a development system and a production system.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use export/import tables, the user must first create an export table in the source system. This table contains the data that will be exported. The user then exports the table to a file, which can be transferred to the target system. In the target system, the user then imports the file into an import table. The data from the export table is then transferred to the import table.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an export/import table, it is important to ensure that the structure of both tables is identical. This will ensure that all of the data is correctly transferred between systems. Additionally, it is important to ensure that any necessary authorization checks are performed before exporting or importing data.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on export/import tables, please refer to SAP Help documentation on BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available which provide step-by-step instructions on how to use export/import tables in SAP.