What is append structure in SAP BC-DWB-DIC - ABAP Dictionary?

SAP Term: append structure

• Component: BC-DWB-DIC

• Component Name: ABAP Dictionary

• Description: A structure in appended to another structure or database table and which appends their components to them. In customer systems, append structures can be added to structures and database tables delivered by SAP.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An append structure is a type of data structure in the ABAP Dictionary of SAP software. It is used to add fields to existing database tables without changing the original table. Append structures are used to store additional information that is not part of the original table, such as customer-specific data or additional fields for reporting purposes. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Append structures can be created in the ABAP Dictionary by selecting the “Append Structure” option from the “Create” menu. Once created, the append structure can be added to an existing database table by selecting the “Append Structure” option from the “Table Maintenance” menu. The append structure will then be added to the end of the table and can be used to store additional information. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an append structure, it is important to ensure that all fields in the append structure have unique names. This will help prevent conflicts when accessing data from the table. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all fields in the append structure are properly indexed so that they can be quickly accessed when needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on append structures and how they are used in SAP software, please refer to SAP's official documentation on ABAP Dictionary (https://help.sap.com/doc/abapdocu_751_index_htm/7.51/en-US/index.htm).