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Definition

There are two kinds of table buffers:

Use

The table below displays these table buffers and their functions.

Buffer

Also known as

Function

Partial table buffer

TABLP
partial buffer
single record table buffer
single key buffer

Stores single table entries, that is, one record with its field values.

Generic table buffer

TABL
generic buffer
resident-table buffer
100% buffer
generic key buffer

Stores a range of table entries, that is, a range of records with their field values.
The generic table buffer can also store all the entries (records) in a table. This is known as resident (or full) buffering.

Whether a table is partially buffered, generically buffered, or fully buffered depends on its attribute settings. You can change the buffer attributes of a table using Transaction SE13. For more information, see Typical Parameter Settings for SAP Buffers.

See also:

 

Displaying Table Buffers

Buffer Types