Development Class

BW objects are created as local objects and are saved in the development class $TMP. A development class is a group of objects that are logically related – that is, objects that must be developed, maintained, and transported together.

$TMP is a temporary local development class. Objects in $TMP cannot be transported into other systems. The names of development classes that we create must begin with "Y" or "Z".

In this section, we will create a transportable development class. In the next section, we will assign BW objects to the transportable development class.

Work Instructions

Step 1. Run transaction SE80, and then click .

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Step 2. Enter ZBW2 as the development class name, and then click to create the class.

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Step 3. Select a transport layer, and then click to save it.

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Note

A transport layer links development classes with a transport route. The transport route specifies where to transport objects.

In our example, these routes have already been set up.

Step 4. We are prompted to enter a transport request for this development class so that it can be transported to other systems. We can either create a new transport request or use an existing one. Click to create a new one.

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Step 5.

Enter a short description for the transport request, and then click to save the transport request.

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Step 6. The new transport request is assigned to the development class. Click to finish.

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Result

We have created a new development class. Likewise, a transport request has been created for the development class.