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Changing SAP Data Element field text


SAP allows you to modify data element text (short, medium, long and title), this could be useful if you want to change the description of an SAP screen field.

Step 1
Using transaction CMOD chose the following menu option

  • Note: Menu looks slightly different for 4.6b, Text enhancement is access via the GOTO menu in 4.6b.
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    Step 2
    The following screen will appear:

    Step 3
    Enter the data element that you wish to change the display text for, then click the change icon(Pencil in 4.6c and tick in 4.6b). You will then be presented with the following screen, which allows you to modify the text values of the data element.


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