Processing method under OBJECT_TASK

Effects on lower hierarchy levels

Current State (C) or Insert (I)

If you set the value C or I in the OBJECT_TASK component, this makes it clear which transfer mode is to be used. If you set the Current State indicator at table level, you no longer need to enter a processing method for the TASK component at data record level or to set the change indicator at single field level. The system ignores any values entered here.

We recommend that you use processing methods C and I if you want to import all business partner data (full supply).

Update (U) or Modify (M)

If you set the value U or M in the OBJECT_TASK component, this means that you have to enter further details about which method is to be carried out in the lower object levels. If you set the Current State indicator at table level, you have to enter a method at data record level (TASK) and/or single field level (DATAX). The following dependencies then come into effect:

If the Current State indicator is set at table level, then you do not have to enter any more information at data record level or at single field level. The system ignores any information available at these levels.

If the Current State indicator is not set at table level, then you have to enter which method is to be carried out at data record level (TASK). If you enter method U or M under TASK, then you also have to set the indicator at single field level (DATAX) for the values to be transferred. If you select another processing method at data record level, you do not need to enter values for the DATAX component.