How to use FTWQ - Configure data file data segments

SAP Transaction Code - Details

• Transaction Code: FTWQ

  Description: Configure data file data segments

  Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

  Menu Path:

  • Accounting > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Periodic Processing > Data Retention Tool > Configuration > Data segments

• • Program: RTXWSEGS

    Screen: 1000

    Authorization Object:

  • Development Package: FTW1

    Package Description: Data Retention Tool

    Parent Package: APPL

  • Module/Component: CA-GTF-DRT

    Description: DART (Data Retention Tool)

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• SAP Tcode: FTWQ - Configure data file data segments

  
  Overview: 
  The SAP transaction code FTWQ is used to configure data file data segments. This code is used to define the structure of a data file, which is used to store and manage data. It is part of the SAP Data Services suite of tools. 
  
  Functionality: 
  The FTWQ transaction code allows users to define the structure of a data file, including the number of fields, their types, and their lengths. It also allows users to specify the order in which the fields are stored in the file. Additionally, it allows users to specify how the data should be formatted when it is written to the file. 
  
  Step-by-step How to Use: 
  1. Enter the FTWQ transaction code into the SAP command field. 
  2. Select “Create” from the menu that appears. 
  3. Enter a name for the data file and select “Continue”. 
  4. Enter a description for the data file and select “Continue”. 
  5. Enter the number of fields in the data file and select “Continue”. 
  6. Enter information about each field, such as its type and length, and select “Continue”. 
  7. Specify how the data should be formatted when it is written to the file and select “Continue”. 
  8. Select “Save” to save your changes and exit the transaction code. 
  
  Other Recommendations: 
  It is recommended that users familiarize themselves with all of the options available in this transaction code before using it, as there are many settings that can be configured for each field in a data file. Additionally, users should ensure that they have sufficient permissions to use this transaction code before attempting to do so.