Quickly finding the data source of a screen field
In this recipe, we will see a quick method that will enable us to find the database table and field in which the data of a particular SAP screen field is stored. We will use the SQL trace and the EXEC operation for this purpose.
Getting ready
We will use PA30 and its Infotype 0002 in this example transaction. We assume that we are not sure which table name and field stores the first name of an employee.
How to do it...
Proceed as follows:
- Call transaction
PA30. Enter an employee number in the field provided. Also enter0002(personal data)in the Infotype field, and then click on the Change button. - Once you are in the Change Screen, change the First Name of the employee in the relevant field. Do not press ...
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