This function works in conjunction with report template import to enable you exchange report templates between different R/3 Systems. You can also exchange report templates if the R/3 Systems were set up separately and their symbol keys defined differently.

• That the Word formatting is identical in source and target system
• That the methods that can be defined for symbols are present in the target system

When exporting report templates, 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 following files in the transfer directory on the application server:

• A *.DAT file containing the labels and symbols
• A *.DOC file containing the layout of the report template

• Data origin
• Export date
• Key and description for report template
• Key and labels for symbols