Modification Assistant

Type (Behavior at Upgrade, Transport)

Modification

Description of Function

In order to use the Modification Assistant to simplify the upgrade process, you use a special modification mode for modifying objects from the standard SAP software in the ABAP Editor. Original object are initially protected in this mode and can only be changed with the help of additional pushbuttons.

All changes that you make to the system are logged with the help of the Modification Assistant. This detailed overview of the modifications is easy to read and dramatically reduces the amount of effort needed to upgrade your system.

The Modification Assistant offers support in the following areas: ABAP Editor, Screen Painter, Menu Painter, text element maintenance, Function Builder, ABAP Dictionary (table and structure enhancements using append structures, data element attribute modification) and documentation (modification of documents from specific classes).

Range (Validity)

Throughout the entire system

Access in the System

ABAP Workbench

Further Information

For more information, see Modification Assistant.