What is logging in SAP BC-DWB-DIC - ABAP Dictionary?

SAP Term: logging

• Component: BC-DWB-DIC

• Component Name: ABAP Dictionary

• Description: Function that can be set in the technical settings for a table. If logging is switched on, each change to a table record is recorded in a log table.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Logging is a feature of the ABAP Dictionary in SAP that allows users to track changes made to the database. It records the date and time of the change, the user who made the change, and the type of change that was made. This information can be used to troubleshoot issues or to audit changes made to the database. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To enable logging in the ABAP Dictionary, go to the “Change” tab in the ABAP Dictionary and select “Logging” from the drop-down menu. This will open a window where you can select which objects you want to log changes for. Once you have selected the objects, click “Activate” to enable logging. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to note that logging can take up a lot of disk space, so it is important to only enable logging for objects that are necessary. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and delete old log entries in order to keep disk space usage low. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on logging in SAP, please refer to SAP Help documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ABAP_Dictionary/7.50/en-US