What is side-effect report in SAP BC-UPG-OCS - Online Correction Support?

SAP Term: side-effect report

• Component: BC-UPG-OCS

• Component Name: Online Correction Support

• Description: Report on SAP Service Marketplace used by customers to generated a list of unwanted side effects caused by SAP Notes contained in the support package. This list also contains references to SAP Notes that remove these unwanted side effects.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A side-effect report is a report generated by the Online Correction Support (OCS) component of SAP. It is used to identify any potential side-effects that may occur when applying a correction or upgrade to an SAP system. The report provides information about the objects that will be affected by the correction or upgrade, as well as any potential risks associated with the change. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To generate a side-effect report, you must first log into the SAP system and navigate to the OCS component. Once there, you can select the correction or upgrade you wish to apply and then select “Generate Side-Effect Report”. The report will then be generated and can be viewed in the OCS component. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to review the side-effect report carefully before applying any corrections or upgrades to an SAP system. This will help ensure that any potential risks associated with the change are identified and addressed before proceeding. Additionally, it is recommended that you create a backup of your system before applying any changes. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on side-effect reports, please refer to the SAP Help Portal at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/BC-UPG-OCS/latest/en-US.