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

SAP Term: transport layer

• Component: BC-CTS

• Component Name: Change & Transport System

• Description: Package property that defines the transport behavior of a package - thatis, whether and how a package and all its repository objects are transported The assignment of a package to a transport layer ensures that the package is connected to the Change and Transport System, thereby defining the integration and consolidation system for its repository objects. This defines: - Whether the repository objects of a package are assigned to a local or transportable change request - The SAP system in which repository objects are developed and changed - Whether these objects are transported to other SAP systems within a system group after development is complete or changes have been made.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The transport layer is a component of the SAP BC-CTS Change & Transport System. It is responsible for transporting changes made in the development environment to the production environment. It ensures that all changes are tracked and can be rolled back if necessary. The transport layer also provides a secure way to move data between different systems. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The transport layer is used to move changes from the development environment to the production environment. This is done by creating a transport request, which contains all the changes that need to be moved. The transport request is then sent to the transport layer, which will move the changes to the production environment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the transport layer, it is important to ensure that all changes are properly tracked and documented. This will help ensure that any changes can be rolled back if necessary. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all data is securely transferred between different systems. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The transport layer is part of the SAP BC-CTS Change & Transport System, which also includes other components such as the Change Management System and the Transport Organizer. Additionally, there are other tools available for transporting data between different systems, such as FTP and SFTP.