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

SAP Term: reference

• Component: BC-DOC

• Component Name: Documentation and Translation Tools

• Description: A link from an SAP document to an SAP document or an activity. The reference types differ in the following ways: LINKS to other documents enable the user to access additional information on individual terms during display. INCLUDES show the reference document every time the main document is displayed. ACTIONS executable actions, for example, in programs enable the user to execute or trigger actions during display.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Reference is a term used in the BC-DOC Documentation and Translation Tools component of SAP software. It is used to refer to a document or object that is related to another document or object. For example, a reference can be used to link two documents together, or to link an object to a document. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP software, references are used to link documents and objects together. To create a reference, you must first select the document or object that you want to link. Then, you can select the reference type (e.g., “Link” or “Reference”) and enter the details of the reference (e.g., the name of the document or object). Once the reference is created, it will be visible in the document or object that it is linked to. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating references in SAP software, it is important to make sure that the reference type and details are correct. This will ensure that the reference is correctly linked and visible in both documents or objects. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all references that have been created, as this will help you quickly find related documents and objects. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about references in SAP software, please refer to the official SAP documentation on BC-DOC Documentation and Translation Tools. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to create references in SAP software.