Day 3 — Transparent Table vs Structure

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Interview Question

What is the difference between a Transparent Table and a Structure?

Answer

A Transparent Table stores data permanently in the database. A Structure does not store data permanently. It is used to hold data temporarily during program execution. Easy Trick Transparent Table = Has Data Structure = No Data

Real-Time Example

Example of Transparent Table: VBAK VBAK stores Sales Order data permanently in SAP. Sample Data: Sales Order Number : 50000123 Sales Order Type : OR Sales Organization : 1000 Example of Structure: ZS_SALES_ORDER This Structure is used in an ALV report. It combines: Sales Order Number from VBAK Customer Number from VBAK Customer Name from KNA1 The Structure is used only while the report is running. No data is saved permanently.