6\VWHP $GPLQLVWUDWLRQ 0DGH (DV\

Chapter 23: Special MaintenanceClient CopyThe client copy function copies client-dependent customizing and data. Client copy allowsthe copy or transport of the complete customizing environment from a source client to atarget client within the same system (instance) or to another system.Tables are selected based on their delivery class.Client copy is not meant to copy client-independent objects, such as ABAP programs andtable structures. If a table is changed to add an additional field, and the added field is thenpopulated with data, the table change is not copied to the target system. Thus, the data inthe additional field is not copied.Read the current online documentation on client copy. The client copy programs andfunctionality improve and change significantly with each new release.To access the online help documentation on client copy:1. From the menu bar, choose SAP Library2. In the left frame, click the node (+) next to SAP Library.3. Click the node (+) next to Basis Components.4. From the list that appears, choose Change and Transport System (BC-CTS)5. Choose Client Copy and Transport.6. In this screen, click the node (+) next to Client Copy and Transport.7. Click the node (+) next to Client Copy and you will see the following list of files: Technical Background Copy profiles Authorizations Maintaining clients Copying clients within the Same System Copying Clients Between Systems Transporting Clients Between Systems Copying Transport Request within the Same System Deleting Clients Displaying Copy Logs23–42Release 4.6A/B