Data Structure for Customer Fields

Definition

Specifies how the set of tables in new General Ledger Accounting is changed when customer fields are added.

Structure

When you create a customer field, the SAP standard tables and structures are enhanced. Customer Includes in the standard tables are used for this, particularly the universal journal entry line item table ACDOCA. One exception is table BSEG, where the fields are appended to the table.

Note Note

Always use the IMG activity Edit Coding Block to add customer fields. Never enter them directly in table BSEG.

Using this IMG activity ensures that the field is added to all relevant tables and structures when the "light" mode is used. It is not sufficient to append the fields just to table BSEG, for example. Moreover, when you use the IMG activity, the system automatically generates the necessary table entries in the control tables.

End of the note.

When a customer field is added to the coding block, the structures CI_COBL and CI_COBL_BI (for batch input) are created or enhanced. Table BSEG, as a cluster table, is enhanced directly. Using the customer include ensures that the customer field is automatically included in other important tables. You thereby also ensure that the prerequisites for storing customer information at the document level are fulfilled.