What is 'intermediate directory' in SAP BC-CTS - Change & Transport System?

intermediate directory - Overview

• Component: BC-CTS

• Component Name: Change & Transport System

• Description: A transport directory for exchanging data when using external SAP systems to transport data between transport domains.

intermediate directory - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Intermediate directory is a directory in the SAP system that stores the transport files temporarily. It is used by the Change & Transport System (CTS) to store the transport files before they are moved to the target system. The intermediate directory is also used to store the transport files that have been imported from other systems. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The intermediate directory is used by the CTS to store the transport files before they are moved to the target system. The transport files can be imported from other systems and stored in the intermediate directory. The CTS will then move the transport files from the intermediate directory to the target system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the intermediate directory is secure and only authorized users have access to it. This will ensure that only authorized users can access and modify the transport files stored in the intermediate directory. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The CTS also uses a repository directory which stores all of the transport files that have been imported from other systems. The repository directory is used to store all of the transport files that have been imported from other systems and can be accessed by authorized users.