Creating a Table Group in FI-SL
Description
With Release 3.0, a new function is available in FI-SL configuration which allows you to define a complete table group and to store it in the ABAP/4 Dictionary. You call up the function directly using transaction GCIN.
You can define in detail the following basic objects via the user interface:
- Object table 1 (object/partner)
- Object table 2 (transaction attributes)
- Summary table
- Actual line item table
- Plan line item table
- Database indices for all tables
- Foreign key relationships for all tables
- Reference tables and reference fields
The new funtion avoids unnecessary maintenence of object tables and dependent tables. Only the object tables are actually maintained. The information needed for the summary and line item tables is derived from the object tables and distributed automatically. A consistency check is performed before the table group is saved. You can also perform this check whilst maintaining the table group using the function 'Table group -> Check'. You can create data elements and domains directly from the user interface (if required). You can also copy and transfer field descriptions from existing tables (for example, BSEG, MSEG, and so on).
After the table group has been saved, you can create the necessary tables immediately using the tool. Once this is carried out, you only then need to start the FI-SL installation. Afterwards, you can start creating your ledgers.
Define Table Group