How to use OIL8 - Standard Text


OIL8 - Overview

  • Transaction Code: OIL8

    Description: Standard Text

    Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

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    • Program: SAPLC0VL

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    • Development Package: INSC

      Package Description: Application Development R/3 Plant Maintenance Customizing

      Parent Package: APPL

    • Module/Component: PM

      Description: Plant Maintenance


OIL8 - Details

  • SAP Tcode: OIL8 - Standard Text
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    Overview:
    The SAP transaction code OIL8 is used to access and maintain standard texts in the SAP system. Standard texts are used to store frequently used text blocks that can be reused in various documents and transactions. 
    
    Functionality: 
    The OIL8 transaction code allows users to create, view, change, and delete standard texts. It also allows users to search for existing standard texts and copy them into new documents. Additionally, users can assign a language to each text block and maintain the text in multiple languages. 
    
    Step-by-step How to Use: 
    1. Enter the OIL8 transaction code into the command field. 
    2. Select the “Create” option to create a new standard text. 
    3. Enter a name for the text block and select a language for it. 
    4. Enter the text into the “Text” field. 
    5. Select “Save” to save the text block. 
    6. To view an existing standard text, select the “Display” option and enter the name of the text block you want to view. 
    7. To change an existing standard text, select the “Change” option and enter the name of the text block you want to change. 
    8. To delete an existing standard text, select the “Delete” option and enter the name of the text block you want to delete. 
    9. To search for an existing standard text, select the “Search” option and enter a keyword or

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