What is transport in SAP BC-CTS - Change & Transport System?

SAP Term: transport

• Component: BC-CTS

• Component Name: Change & Transport System

• Description: The transfer of SAP System components from one system to another. The components to be transported are specified in the object list of a transport request. Each transport consists of an export process and an import process: The export process reads objects from the source system and stores them in a data file at operating system level. The import process reads objects from the data file and writes them to the database of the target system. The SAP System maintains a transport log of all actions during export and import.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Transport is a process in SAP that allows users to move objects from one system to another. It is part of the BC-CTS Change & Transport System (CTS) and is used to move objects such as programs, tables, and other data from a development system to a production system. This ensures that the same version of the object is available in both systems. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use transport, users must first create a transport request in the development system. This request contains all of the objects that need to be moved. Once the request is created, it can be released and moved to the production system. In the production system, the transport request can be imported and the objects can be activated. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a transport request, it is important to make sure that all of the necessary objects are included. If an object is not included in the request, it will not be moved to the production system. Additionally, it is important to make sure that all of the objects are compatible with both systems before they are moved. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on transport and how to use it, please refer to SAP's official documentation on CTS (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/CTS/). Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use transport in SAP.