What is extract in SAP (FI-SL - Special Purpose Ledger)?

SAP Term: extract

• Component: FI-SL

• Component Name: Special Purpose Ledger

• Description: A file that contains the report data requested. When you save reports in an extract, you can access the report data stored in the extract at any time without having to reselect data from the database.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Extracts are a way to transfer data from the SAP system to an external system. In the case of the FI-SL Special Purpose Ledger, an extract is used to transfer data from the ledger to an external system for further analysis or reporting. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use an extract, you must first define the extract structure in the SAP system. This includes defining the fields that will be included in the extract, as well as any filters or conditions that should be applied. Once the extract structure is defined, you can then create an extract job in the SAP system. This job will run at a specified time and will generate an extract file containing the data from the FI-SL Special Purpose Ledger. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an extract job, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary fields are included in the extract structure. Additionally, it is important to ensure that any filters or conditions are properly configured so that only relevant data is included in the extract file. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on creating and running extracts in SAP, please refer to SAP Help documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide step-by-step instructions for creating and running extracts in SAP.