What is archive file in SAP BC-SRV-ARL - ArchiveLink?

SAP Term: archive file

• Component: BC-SRV-ARL

• Component Name: ArchiveLink

• Description: A document type for documents that represent database extracts and that can be generated in the SAP System and processed automatically. These documents contain archived application data that has been archived using the Archive Development Kit. This data can also be stored in an external storage system using SAP .

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• Key Concepts: 
  An archive file is a file that is stored in an external system and linked to an SAP system via ArchiveLink. It is used to store documents, such as invoices, contracts, and other documents related to business processes. The archive file can be accessed from within the SAP system, allowing users to view and manage the documents stored in the external system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  ArchiveLink is used to link an external system to an SAP system. Once the link is established, documents can be stored in the external system and accessed from within the SAP system. Documents can be uploaded from the SAP system to the external system, or downloaded from the external system into the SAP system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using ArchiveLink, it is important to ensure that the documents are stored securely in the external system. It is also important to ensure that users have access only to documents that they are authorized to view. 
  
  Related Information: 
  ArchiveLink is part of the BC-SRV-ARL component of SAP software. It is used for archiving documents in an external system and linking them to an SAP system. Other components of BC-SRV-ARL include document management, document search, and document transfer.