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Export Database Tables Using R3trans Command in SAP

The document provides a detailed guide on how to export and import database tables in SAP using the R3trans command. It outlines the necessary steps including logging into the SAP server, creating a control file, executing the export command, and verifying the export through log files. Additionally, it briefly mentions the process for importing the exported data into another SAP system and emphasizes the importance of control and log files in these operations.

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Export Database Tables Using R3trans Command in SAP

The document provides a detailed guide on how to export and import database tables in SAP using the R3trans command. It outlines the necessary steps including logging into the SAP server, creating a control file, executing the export command, and verifying the export through log files. Additionally, it briefly mentions the process for importing the exported data into another SAP system and emphasizes the importance of control and log files in these operations.

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Export Database Tables Using R3trans Command in SAP

The R3trans tool is used in SAP for exporting and importing database tables at a low
level. It is often used for system copies, data migration, troubleshooting, and backup
purposes.

🔹 Steps to Export SAP Database Tables Using R3trans

To export SAP database tables using R3trans, follow these steps:

✅ Step 1: Log in to the SAP Application Server

1. Connect to your SAP system as the <sid>adm user.

2. Open a terminal or SSH session.

✅ Step 2: Create the Control File (export_table.ctrl)

This file tells R3trans which tables to export.

1. Navigate to the SAP trans directory:

cd /usr/sap/trans

2. Create a control file:

nano export_table.ctrl

3. Add the following content to specify which tables to export:

export
file = export_table.dat
select * from <TABLE_NAME>

Example (exporting T001, MARA tables):

export
file = export_table.dat
select * from T001
select * from MARA

4. Save the file (Ctrl + X, then Y, then Enter`).

✅ Step 3: Run the R3trans Export Command

Now, execute the export process:

R3trans -w export_table.log export_table.ctrl

• -w export_table.log → Writes the log output.

• export_table.ctrl → Uses this control file to define what to export.

✅ Once completed, the exported data will be stored in export_table.dat.

✅ Step 4: Verify the Export

Check the log file to confirm if the export was successful:

cat export_table.log

Look for:

R3trans finished (0000)

🔹 If you see 0000, the export was successful.

🔹 If you see 0008 or 0012, there was an error—check the log for details.

🔹 How to Import the Exported Tables (Optional)

If you need to import the exported data into another SAP system:

1. Copy the exported file (export_table.dat) to the target system.

2. Create an import control file (import_table.ctrl):

nano import_table.ctrl
3. Add the following:

import
file = export_table.dat

4. Run the import command:

R3trans -w import_table.log import_table.ctrl

5. Check the log file:

cat import_table.log

✅ Successful import message: R3trans finished (0000)

🔹 Summary of R3trans Export/Import Process

Action Command
Create export control file nano export_table.ctrl
Run export R3trans -w export_table.log export_table.ctrl
Verify export log cat export_table.log
Transfer exported file to another system scp export_table.dat user@target:/usr/sap/trans/
Create import control file nano import_table.ctrl
Run import R3trans -w import_table.log import_table.ctrl
Check import log cat import_table.log

🎯 Conclusion

• R3trans is a powerful SAP tool for exporting and importing database tables.

• The control file (.ctrl) defines the tables and options.

• The log file (.log) shows the success or failure of the process.

• Use SCP or FTP to transfer data between systems.

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