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What is size category in SAP BC-DWB-DIC - ABAP Dictionary?


SAP Term: size category

  • Component: BC-DWB-DIC

  • Component Name: ABAP Dictionary

  • Description: A table attribute that specifies the amount of space a table is likely to need in the database. The size category must be specified in the technical settings of a table.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    Size category is a term used in the ABAP Dictionary of SAP software. It is used to define the size of a data object, such as a table or structure. The size category can be used to determine the amount of memory that will be allocated for the object. 
    
    How to use it: 
    When creating a data object in the ABAP Dictionary, you can specify the size category for the object. This will determine how much memory is allocated for the object. The size categories range from 0 to 9, with 0 being the smallest and 9 being the largest. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When selecting a size category for an object, it is important to consider how much memory will be needed for the object. If you select a size category that is too small, it may not be able to store all of the data that you need. On the other hand, if you select a size category that is too large, it may waste memory that could be used for other objects. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information on size categories and how they are used in SAP software, please refer to the official SAP documentation on ABAP Dictionary objects.
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