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Data Retention in Table /SOP/CR_BIDATA

You need to decide whether data in table /SOP/CR_BIDATA must be retained, archived, or deleted. The relevance of this table depends on whether the legacy BBC-CM component is still active in your system.

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Written by Strutzke, Marcel

Product Area

FS² CCC

Problem

The table /SOP/CR_BIDATA acts as a buffer during data processing and is filled by the program /SOP/CR_BIUPD. It processes data originating from the BBC-CM component (linked to table /BBC/CMBDAT).

Customers often ask:

  • Is the data in /SOP/CR_BIDATA still required?

  • Can the table content be archived or deleted safely?

The answer depends entirely on your system configuration and whether BBC-CM is still in use.

Solution Steps

  1. Verify System Usage

    • Check if the BBC-CM component is still active in your system.

  2. If BBC-CM is Active

    • The program /SOP/CR_BIUPD continues to use /SOP/CR_BIDATA as a buffer.

    • Data in the table is still required.

    • Do not delete or archive the data.

  3. If BBC-CM is No Longer Used

    • After migration to FS² CM:

      • No new data is written to /SOP/CR_BIDATA.

      • The table is no longer used for buffering.

    • The table becomes obsolete.

    • You can safely:

      • Archive the data, or

      • Delete the data without functional impact.

  4. Perform Final Validation

    • Ensure no dependent processes or custom programs still reference the table.

    • Confirm migration completion to FS² CM.

Known Limitations

  • Incorrect deletion while BBC-CM is still active can disrupt data processing.

  • Custom developments may still rely on the table even after migration.

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