What is 'extraction' in SAP CA-GTF - General Application Functions?

extraction - Overview

• Component: CA-GTF

• Component Name: General Application Functions

• Description: A part process of data transfer in which data is read from external systems and is provided for further processing in a file ASCII, binary.

extraction - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Extraction is a process in SAP's CA-GTF General Application Functions component that allows users to extract data from a database and store it in a file. This file can then be used for further analysis or manipulation. The extraction process is often used to create reports or to transfer data between different systems. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use the extraction process, users must first define the data they want to extract. This can be done by selecting the fields and tables that contain the desired data. Once the data has been selected, users can then specify the format of the output file. This can be done by selecting a file type such as CSV, XML, or JSON. Finally, users can execute the extraction process and save the output file for further use. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When extracting data from a database, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary fields are included in the output file. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the output file is in a format that can be easily read and manipulated by other systems or applications. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP's CA-GTF General Application Functions component, please refer to SAP's official documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/CA-GTF/1.0/en-US.