Lesson Summary

Within SAP systems, different clients can be created to separate and organize data and configurations.

• Standard configurations sit in the triple zero client.
• Most work in SAP is client-specific, meaning data and configurations are specific to a particular client.
• Client-specific data is stored in the database under the respective client.
• The client hierarchy is a technical hierarchy that separates data and configurations.
• Initially, SAP envisioned a client-based approach where different companies would use different clients on a single server, but this approach did not work.
• Instead, separate systems are used for different companies to maintain data ownership and separation.
• SAP introduced the concept of a golden client, which contains standard configurations and can be used as a reference.
• Separate clients can be created for development, training, and other purposes.
• Client to client copy and transport mechanisms allow configurations and data to be moved between clients.
• ABAP code is shared across clients, so changes in development impact all associated systems.
• Separating clients is not commonly used due to the complexity and potential impact on other systems.
• Instead, separate systems for development, quality, and production are typically used.
• Some configurations can impact multiple clients, such as country-dependent parameters.

Overall, understanding the concept of clients and their implications is important in SAP systems administration.