SE80
Quick answer
SE80 opens the Object Navigator, an integrated workbench to browse and develop all repository objects, programs, classes, function groups, packages, Web Dynpro, in one place.
Key takeaways
- Object list (by package, program, class, etc.).
- Integrated editors for each object type.
- Navigation between related objects.
- Watch out: Using the wrong variant (create vs change vs display).
Purpose
It opens the Object Navigator, an integrated workbench to browse and develop all repository objects, programs, classes, function groups, packages, Web Dynpro, in one place.
Key fields and screen
- Object list (by package, program, class, etc.).
- Integrated editors for each object type.
- Navigation between related objects.
- Where-used and activation.
Tips
- SE80 is the classic all-in-one workbench; ADT is the modern alternative.
- Browse a package to see all its objects.
- Use it to navigate from a program to the objects it uses.
Common errors
- Getting lost in a large object tree.
- Editing standard objects (modifications).
- Not activating dependent objects.
Common pitfalls
- Using the wrong variant (create vs change vs display).
- Missing prerequisite master data or authorization.
- Not checking the resulting document/log.
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Check your understanding
Which statement is true of SE80?
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- C. Where-used and activation.
Show answer
C. Where-used and activation.
Covered in the “Key fields and screen” section of this lesson.
Which part of the Learn SAP curriculum covers SE80?
- A. SAP reference
- B. SAP how-to guides
- C. SAP TCodes
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C. SAP TCodes
This lesson sits in the SAP TCodes section of the Learn SAP course.
Frequently asked questions
What does SE80 stand for in SAP?
SE80 is the SAP transaction code for Object Navigator (ABAP). It opens the Object Navigator, an integrated workbench to browse and develop all repository objects, programs, classes, function groups, packages, Web Dynpro, in one place.
Which related transactions work alongside SE80?
SE80 is the classic all-in-one workbench; ADT is the modern alternative. Browse a package to see all its objects. Use it to navigate from a program to the objects it uses.
What else is worth knowing about SE80?
Object list (by package, program, class, etc.). Integrated editors for each object type. Navigation between related objects.
What tends to go wrong with SE80?
Using the wrong variant (create vs change vs display). Missing prerequisite master data or authorization. Not checking the resulting document/log.