What is component documentation in SAP BC-DOC - Documentation and Translation Tools?

SAP Term: component documentation

• Component: BC-DOC

• Component Name: Documentation and Translation Tools

• Description: The information class that explains the following: The key aspects of a component in the SAP system The concepts that are important for users to understand the component The business functions or activities the component covers in the SAP system The relationships of the component to other components The content of component documentation depends on the content, scope, and level of detail of the component. For example, the component documentation for the Quality Management QM component, a component on the highest level of the application component hierarchy, does not contain specific information about components at lower levels. The application component hierarchy is a hierarchical table of contents for the functions of the SAP system. Each component in the SAP system is part of the component hierarchy. The position of each component in the hierarchy reflects the component's relationship to the entire structure of the SAP system.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Component documentation is a set of tools within the SAP BC-DOC (Business Component Documentation) module that are used to create, maintain, and translate documentation for SAP components. This includes both technical and functional documentation. The tools are used to create and maintain documents in multiple languages, as well as to manage the translation process.
  
  How to use it: 
  The component documentation tools can be used to create and maintain documents in multiple languages. This includes creating new documents, editing existing documents, and managing the translation process. The tools also allow users to search for existing documents and view their contents.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating or editing documents, it is important to ensure that all information is accurate and up-to-date. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all translations are accurate and consistent across all languages.
  
  Related Information: 
  The component documentation tools are part of the SAP BC-DOC (Business Component Documentation) module. For more information about this module, please refer to the SAP Help Portal.