Chapter 6. The Change and Transport System

sSAP systems, and specifically the SAP Web Application Server (formerly known as the SAP Basis), include a collection of tools for managing the changes across a group of related SAP systems. These tools are linked to the ABAP workbench and the customizing functions, which are very important for managing and coordinating development and customizing work within a group of SAP systems. These tools form the overall Change and Transport System (CTS). Figure 6-1 shows a typical diagram of the CTS components, which are explained throughout the following sections of this chapter.

Figure 6-1. Overview of the Change and Transport System

The CTS components are in charge of performing essential ...

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