What is release transfer in SAP BC-XI - Exchange Infrastructure?

SAP Term: release transfer

• Component: BC-XI

• Component Name: Exchange Infrastructure

• Description: Transfer of objects from one software component version to another software component version in the same Enterprise Services Repository. To start the release transfer, choose Tools -> Transfer Design Objects. You generally use this ES Builder function when development of a software component version is complete and all objects are to be made available in the next version. The transfer does result in new object versions being created.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Release transfer is a process in SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) that allows for the transfer of software components from one system to another. It is used to move software components from a development system to a production system, or from one production system to another. The release transfer process ensures that the software components are transferred in a secure and consistent manner. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use release transfer, you must first create a transport request in the source system. This transport request contains all of the software components that need to be transferred. Once the transport request is created, it can be released and transferred to the target system. The target system will then import the transport request and install the software components. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using release transfer, it is important to ensure that all of the software components are compatible with the target system. If there are any incompatibilities, they must be resolved before the release transfer can be completed. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary authorization objects are present in both systems before attempting a release transfer. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on release transfer, please refer to SAP Help Portal documentation on Exchange Infrastructure (XI). Additionally, you can find more information on SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) in the SAP Library.