What is field catalog in SAP BC-ILM - Information Lifecycle Management?

SAP Term: field catalog

• Component: BC-ILM

• Component Name: Information Lifecycle Management

• Description: A field catalog is used as the basis for defining the archiving information structure. It is used to determine which fields can be included in the information structure, and whether these are key or data fields.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A field catalog is a feature of the BC-ILM Information Lifecycle Management component of SAP. It is a list of fields that can be used to define the structure of a table. The field catalog contains information about each field, such as its data type, length, and whether it is mandatory or optional. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The field catalog can be used to create and modify tables in SAP. When creating a table, the user can select the fields they want to include from the field catalog. The user can also modify existing tables by adding or removing fields from the field catalog. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating or modifying a table, it is important to consider the data types and lengths of the fields in the field catalog. This will ensure that the data stored in the table is valid and can be used for its intended purpose. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The field catalog is closely related to other features of SAP such as data elements and domains. Data elements are used to define the data type and length of a field, while domains are used to define the values that can be stored in a field.