What is 'conversion routine' in SAP BC-CCM-ADK - Archive Development Kit?

conversion routine - Overview

• Component: BC-CCM-ADK

• Component Name: Archive Development Kit

• Description: The temporary conversions used in cases such as when a new field has been added to a structure or the length of a field has been increased. Conversion routines are called automatically by ADK during the read phase.

conversion routine - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A conversion routine is a program used in the SAP Archive Development Kit (BC-CCM-ADK) to convert data from one format to another. It is used to convert data from an application-specific format into a format that can be stored in an archive. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a conversion routine, you must first define the source and target formats of the data. Then, you must create a program that will read the source data and convert it into the target format. Finally, you must register the program in the SAP system so that it can be used for archiving. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a conversion routine, it is important to consider the performance of the program. The program should be optimized for speed and accuracy so that it can quickly and accurately convert data from one format to another. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The SAP Archive Development Kit (BC-CCM-ADK) provides tools and APIs for creating and managing archives. It also provides tools for creating conversion routines, which can be used to convert data from one format to another.