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Overview of ABAP Dictionary

Overview of the ABAP Dictionary |

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Objectives
The participants will be able to:
Define the ABAP dictionary
Describe the functions of the ABAP Dictionary
Describe the basic objects of the ABAP Dictionary
Explain how the Database Utility interfaces with the ABAP Dictionary and the underlying
database

Overview of the ABAP Dictio

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What is a Data Dictionary?


A data dictionary is a centralized storage location for information about
the data that is stored in a database.

Data
Dictionary

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Functions of the ABAP Dictionary

Data Integrity

No Redundant Data Definitions

Data
Dictionary

Integration with the ABAP


Workbench

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Data Integrity
Ensuring that data entered into the system is logical, complete, and
consistent.

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No Redundant Data Definitions


Linking similar information to the same data definition.

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Integration with the ABAP Workbench


Automatic recognition of the names and characteristics of dictionary objects by
the ABAP programs
Easy navigation between development objects and dictionary definitions

Data
Dictionary

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Basic Objects of the ABAP Dictionary


Tables store the information that is in the database
Data elements and domains are used to describe the characteristics of fields.

Table A

Table B

Data Element 1

Table C

Data Element 2

Domain
Domain

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Database Utility
The database utility provides the interface between the ABAP Dictionary and
the underlying database management system (DBMS).

Database
Data
Dictionary

Database
Utility

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Demonstration
Execution of transaction SE11 and observation of the various data
dictionary objects.

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Practice
Execution of transaction SE11 and observation of the various data
dictionary objects.

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Summary
SAPs data dictionary is called the ABAP Dictionary.
The ABAP Dictionary enforces data integrity, manages data definitions without
redundancy and is tightly integrated with the rest of the ABAP Workbench
The basic objects of the ABAP Dictionary are tables, data elements
and domains.
The database utility provides the interface between the ABAP Dictionary and the
underlying database management system (DBMS).

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Questions
What are the functions of the ABAP Dictionary ?
What are the basic objects of the ABAP Dictionary ?
What is the database utility ?

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Overview of the ABAP Dictio

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