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Function documentationChange Logging for Master Data

 

If you activate change logging, the system writes change documents when changes are made to master data. You can display the change documents and thus keep track of how a master data object was changed at certain points in time.

In the standard system, change logging is not active.

Note Note

Change logging can impair performance. We recommend not activating it if large volumes of data are anticipated. This is particularly so in the case of the initial transfer of data from the ERP system.

End of the note.

Change documents are not deleted automatically even if the relevant master data object (such as a location) is deleted. Report RSCDOK99 is available for the deletion of change documents.

Prerequisites

You have activated change logging for the desired master data object type. Activation takes place in Customizing for the relevant master data object type (location, product, location product, transportation lane, quota arrangement, partner product, or partner location) under Activate Change Documents. You can activate certain subobject types (such as the header data, mapping information, or location description for the location) separately for each object type.

Features

You can use change logging for the following master data object types:

  • Location

  • Product

  • Location product

  • Transportation lane

  • Quota arrangement

  • Partner product

  • Partner location

Activities

ChooseDisplay Change Documents under the relevant master data object in the SAP menu and select the change documents you wish to see.