Modifying SAP Tables directly

Hi Friends,
As per SAP, no one should update SAP standard tables diectly. I mean direct modification of data in standard table is not a good practice. But my query is, whether it is been mentioned in any Notes or Best Practice? <removed_by_moderator>
Thanks And Regards
Pradipta Kumar Mishra
Edited by: Julius Bussche on Sep 1, 2008 8:43 AM

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Pradipta Kumar Mishra wrote:
> As per SAP, no one should update SAP standard tables diectly. I mean direct modification of data in standard table is not a good practice. But my query is, whether it is been mentioned in any Notes or Best Practice? <removed_by_moderator>
It's not mentioned in precisely the terms you specify in any SAP official note or good practice document I've ever seen. But then also there's no note that says that if you delete all your backup tapes and then reformat your harddrives, SAP won't help you recover your data.
I like note 415983 about using unreleased function modules potentially leading to a violation of license agreement.
The problem you described is caused by the fact that unreleased function modules were used for a customer development or modification. This is a violation of the software agreements with SAP.
The consequences are as follows:
o If malfunctions occur after changes have been made to unreleased function modules or if unreleased function modules were used, you are not entitled to any support nor does SAP provide support in these cases.
o In case of violations, SAP reserves the right to dun the violation of the terms of use and to make a claim for compensation.
There's nothing quite as explicit that I've found about updating tables directly. (Though given the above, I'd be surprised if something similar wasn't found in the licensing legalese) The nearest is note 890379, where it's clear you won't get support for errors caused by "the use of User Exits, Z-Transactions and Modifications to or Custom Developments created in addition to, the Standard SAP code".
So, there's nothing to stop you updating BSEG directly if you want, possibly even it doesn't violate your license. But it will be a custom development that does it, and if it goes horribly wrong, then according to note 890379 you're stuffed. Whether it is bad programming practice or not is utterly irrelevant. Direct changes are carried out at your own risk.
matt

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