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


SAP Term: value table

  • Component: BC-DWB-DIC

  • Component Name: ABAP Dictionary

  • Description: Table that is specified in the definition of a domain and is to be checked against all fields pointing to the domain. If you try to define a foreign key for a field that points to this domain, the value table of the domain is proposed as the check table for the foreign key.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    A value table is a type of domain in the ABAP Dictionary. It is used to store a set of values and their associated descriptions. The values are stored in the database table and can be used to restrict the values that can be entered into a field. 
    
    How to use it: 
    Value tables are used to restrict the values that can be entered into a field. This ensures that only valid values are entered into the field. To use a value table, you must first create it in the ABAP Dictionary. Once created, you can assign it to a field in the database table. This will restrict the values that can be entered into the field to those specified in the value table. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When creating a value table, make sure to specify all of the valid values and their associated descriptions. This will ensure that only valid values are entered into the field. Additionally, you should also specify a default value for the field. This will ensure that if no value is specified, then the default value will be used instead. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information on value tables, please refer to SAP Help documentation on BC-DWB-DIC ABAP Dictionary. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available which provide step-by-step instructions on how to create and use value tables in SAP.
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