This function enables you to select a properties tree in the R/3 component Product Safety and export the data. In combination with the Properties Tree Import function, you can compare properties trees between different R/3 Systems.

When exporting properties trees, you can use the following functions:

Before export, the R/3 System checks if the transfer file can be opened on the application server. If the file already exists, you can

• Overwrite the transfer file
• Rename the file

Data export is carried out in the background. The R/3 System

• Generates an export log containing information about errors that occurred
• Generates the transfer file in transfer format, stores it on the application server and enters the following data:

• Data origin
• Export date
• Key and description for properties tree
• All corresponding substance characteristic categories
• All dependent elements (characteristics, descriptions, etc.)