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

SAP Term: report documentation

• Component: BC-DOC

• Component Name: Documentation and Translation Tools

• Description: The information class that provides specific information about a report in the SAP system. A report can display information about several objects, such as a particular customer, vendor, or document. The information is presented in the form of a list, and includes any necessary navigation, sorting, or summation functions. As a rule, reports do not change the database. However, this does not apply to reports that display data in a list format with a follow-on function to modify data. Using follow-on functions, you can modify existing data, for example, in a worklist. Examples of reports include: ABAP report ABAP query Drilldown report Report Writer or Report Painter The general report tree is the central report catalog in which the user can search for, and call up, reports. To open the general report tree, on the SAP Easy Access screen, choose Information Systems -> General Report Selection. Note that SAP Business Warehouse is an integrated solution for reporting. In

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• Key Concepts: 
  Report documentation is a component of the BC-DOC Documentation and Translation Tools in SAP. It is used to create and maintain documentation for reports, including descriptions of the report's purpose, its parameters, and its output. The documentation can be used to help users understand how to use the report and what results they can expect. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use report documentation, first create a report in SAP. Then, open the report in the BC-DOC Documentation and Translation Tools. Enter a description of the report's purpose, parameters, and output. This information will be saved with the report and can be accessed by users when they open the report. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating report documentation, make sure to include all relevant information about the report. This will help users understand how to use it and what results they can expect. Additionally, make sure to keep the documentation up-to-date as changes are made to the report. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using report documentation in SAP, see the official SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BC-DOC/).