SAP FCLM_S_LQH_NODE_BUF Structure of nodes for buffering Table data and field list

FCLM_S_LQH_NODE_BUF is a standard SAP Structure so does not store data like a database table does. It can be used to define the fields of other actual tables or to process "Structure of nodes for buffering" Information within sap ABAP programs.

This is done by declaring abap internal tables, work areas or database tables based on this Structure. These can then be used to store and process the required data appropriately.

i.e. DATA: wa_FCLM_S_LQH_NODE_BUF TYPE FCLM_S_LQH_NODE_BUF.

The FCLM_S_LQH_NODE_BUF table consists of various fields, each holding specific information or linking keys about Structure of nodes for buffering data available in SAP. These include MANDT (Client), HIER_ID (Hierarchy ID), NODEID (Hierarchy Node ID), PARENTID (Parent ID for Hierarchy Node)... See below for full list along with technical details, documentation, text table, check tables, foreign key relationships, conversion routines, relevant tcodes and example ABAP select code etc. .

FCLM_S_LQH_NODE_BUF structure Technical Details:

Delivery Class:
Display/Maintenance via tcode SM30: Display/Maintenance Allowed but with Restrictions
SAP enhancement categories: Can Be Enhanced (Deep)


SAP FCLM_S_LQH_NODE_BUF structure fields - Full list of fields found in SAP data dictionary

Looking for S/4HANA specific information? Click here to explore the details, fields and extensibility available for this table in the SAP S/4HANA version of the FCLM_S_LQH_NODE_BUF table. Also check whether the table still exists or has been transformed into a CDS view as part of the HANA simplifications.
Field Description Data Element Data Type length (Dec) Check table Conversion Routine Domain Name MemoryID SHLP
MANDTClient MANDTCLNT3Assigned to domainMANDT
HIER_IDHierarchy ID FCLM_HIER_IDCHAR32FCLM_LQH_ATTRSYSUUID_C32
NODEIDHierarchy Node ID FCLM_HIER_NODE_IDNUMC8FCLM_HIERNODEID
PARENTIDParent ID for Hierarchy Node FCLM_PARENTNUMC8FCLM_HIERNODEID
CHILDIDChild ID for Hierarchy Node FCLM_CHILDNUMC8FCLM_HIERNODEID
NEXTIDNext ID for Hierarchy Node FCLM_NEXTNUMC8FCLM_HIERNODEID
NODELEVELNode Level FCLM_NODE_LEVELNUMC2FCLM_NODE_LEVEL
NODE_REF_KEYNode Reference Key FCLM_NODE_REF_KEYCHAR32FCLM_NODE_REF_KEY
SPRASLanguage Key SPRASLANG1Assigned to domainISOLASPRASSPRH_T002
S_TEXTLiquidity Item - Name FLQPOS_STCHAR30TEXT30
L_TEXTLiquidity Item: Description FLQPOS_LTCHAR60TEXT60
CRUD_STATUS 0

Key field Non-key field



How do I retrieve data from SAP structure FCLM_S_LQH_NODE_BUF using ABAP code?

As FCLM_S_LQH_NODE_BUF is a database structure and not a table it does not store any data in the SAP data dictionary. The ABAP SELECT statement is therefore not appropriate and can not be performed on FCLM_S_LQH_NODE_BUF as there is no data to select.

How to access SAP table FCLM_S_LQH_NODE_BUF

Within an ECC or HANA version of SAP you can also view further information about FCLM_S_LQH_NODE_BUF and the data within it using relevant transactions such as

SE11 (ABAP Dictionary Maintenance)
SM30 (Maintain Table Data)
SE80 (Object Navigator)
SE16 (Data Browser).