What is conversion exit in SAP BC-DWB-CEX - Customer Enhancements?

SAP Term: conversion exit

• Component: BC-DWB-CEX

• Component Name: Customer Enhancements

• Description: A non-standard conversion from display format to SAP internal format, and vice-versa. Conversion exits are stored as function modules. In this context, the function modules CONVERSION_EXIT_XXXXX_INPUT, convert display format to internal format and CONVERSION_EXIT_XXXXX_OUTPUT, convert internal format to display format are assigned to each conversion XXXXX.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Conversion exits are customer-defined functions that allow users to modify the data that is transferred from one system to another during a conversion process. They are used to customize the conversion process and ensure that the data is transferred correctly. The component BC-DWB-CEX Customer Enhancements provides the necessary tools to create and maintain these conversion exits. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use conversion exits, users must first create a function module in the ABAP Dictionary. This function module should contain the logic for the conversion exit. Once the function module is created, it must be assigned to a conversion exit in the Conversion Exit Maintenance (transaction code CEX_MAINTAIN). This will allow the system to call the function module during the conversion process. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a conversion exit, it is important to consider how it will affect performance. If the logic in the function module is too complex, it can slow down the conversion process. It is also important to test the conversion exit thoroughly before using it in production. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on conversion exits, please refer to SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP/6.0/en-US).