What is 'data record' in SAP BC-MID-ALE - ALE Integration Technology?

data record - Overview

• Component: BC-MID-ALE

• Component Name: ALE Integration Technology

• Description: The part of an IDoc that mainly contains the application data. An IDoc usually contains more than one data record.

data record - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A data record is a unit of information in SAP that is stored in a database table. It contains fields that store data related to a particular entity, such as a customer or an employee. In the BC-MID-ALE ALE Integration Technology component, data records are used to transfer data between different systems. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Data records can be created, edited, and deleted in SAP. To create a data record, you must first define the fields that will be included in the record. Then, you can enter the data into the fields and save the record. To edit or delete a record, you can use the same process. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating or editing data records, it is important to ensure that all of the fields are filled out correctly. This will help ensure that the data is accurate and up-to-date. Additionally, it is important to keep track of which records have been changed so that any changes can be easily tracked and reverted if necessary. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Data records are used in many other components of SAP, such as FI (Financial Accounting), MM (Materials Management), and SD (Sales and Distribution). Additionally, they are used in other integration technologies such as EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) and IDocs (Intermediate Documents).