What is control table in SAP BC-DWB-DIC - ABAP Dictionary?

SAP Term: control table

• Component: BC-DWB-DIC

• Component Name: ABAP Dictionary

• Description: System table with its own namespace for customer entries. With the assignment of the delivery class 'E', a table becomes a control table. The delivery class controls the transport of the table data for installations, upgrades, client copies, and for transporting within customer systems.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A control table is a type of database table in SAP that stores data used to control the behavior of an application. It is used to store values that are used to determine the behavior of the application, such as the values used in a drop-down list or a list of valid values for a field. Control tables are stored in the ABAP Dictionary and can be accessed by programs and transactions. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Control tables can be accessed by programs and transactions using the ABAP Dictionary. To access a control table, you must first create an instance of the table in the ABAP Dictionary. Once an instance is created, you can use the ABAP Dictionary to view and edit the contents of the table. You can also use the ABAP Dictionary to create new entries in the table or delete existing entries. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a control table, it is important to ensure that all entries are valid and that no duplicate entries exist. This will help ensure that your application behaves as expected when accessing the control table. Additionally, it is important to keep your control tables up-to-date with any changes in your application's behavior. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on control tables, please refer to SAP Help Portal's article on Control Tables (https://help.sap.com/viewer/d0224eca81e249cb821f2cdf45a82ace/7.5.5/en-US/f3b9f9a7d6c14b8a9f3e2d7c1b3e4d6a.html).