What is change pointer in SAP IS-B-DP - Transaction Data Pool?

SAP Term: change pointer

• Component: IS-B-DP

• Component Name: Transaction Data Pool

• Description: Object for logging changes to data within the SEM Data Pool. The change pointer saves information that identifies the changed object uniquely. The following data is saved in the change pointer: Category of changed object export object category Key of object Change category Date and time of change Last changed by Origin of change transaction Status of extraction The change pointer is used to restrict the export to data that has been changed since the last export.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Change pointer is a feature of the IS-B-DP Transaction Data Pool component of SAP. It is used to track changes in data records and to trigger an update process when a change is detected. The change pointer is a field in the database table that stores the data record. When a change is made to the data record, the change pointer is set to ‘X’, indicating that an update process needs to be triggered. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The change pointer can be used to trigger an update process when a change is detected in a data record. This can be done by setting up a program that checks for changes in the database table and then triggers an update process when the change pointer is set to ‘X’. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the program that checks for changes in the database table is running regularly, as this will ensure that any changes are detected and processed quickly. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the program is configured correctly, as incorrect configuration can lead to incorrect updates being triggered. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the change pointer, please refer to SAP’s documentation on IS-B-DP Transaction Data Pool. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on using the change pointer.