SMEN_BUFF SAP (Buffer table) Table details
Dictionary Type: Table
Description: Buffer table
Description: Buffer table
Table field list including key, data, relationships and ABAP select examples
SMEN_BUFF is a standard SAP Table which is used to store Buffer table data and is available within R/3 SAP systems depending on the version and release level.
The SMEN_BUFF table consists of various fields, each holding specific information or linking keys about Buffer table data available in SAP. These include FRAME_TYPE (User type (user, position,...)), OBJECT_ID (Counter for menu ID), PARENT_ID (Counter for menu ID), REPORTTYPE (Report type).. 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. .
Delivery Class: L - Table for storing temporary data, is delivered emptyDisplay/Maintenance via tcode SM30: Display/Maintenance Allowed but with Restrictions
SAP enhancement categories: Not classified
SAP SMEN_BUFF table fields - Full list of fields found in SAP data dictionary
| Field | Description | Data Element | Data Type | length (Dec) | Check table | Conversion Routine | Domain Name | MemoryID | SHLP |
| MENU_LEVEL | Level in the menu | MENU_NUM_2 | NUMC | 2 | NUM02 | ||||
| FRAME_TYPE | User type (user, position,...) | MENU_TYPE | CHAR | 2 | CHAR2 | ||||
| OBJECT_ID | Counter for menu ID | MENU_NUM_5 | NUMC | 5 | NUM05 | ||||
| PARENT_ID | Counter for menu ID | MENU_NUM_5 | NUMC | 5 | NUM05 | ||||
| REPORTTYPE | Report type | REPORTTYPE | CHAR | 2 | Assigned to domain | CHAR2REP | REPORT_TYPE | ||
| MENU_TYPE | Customized ('C') or standard menu ('S') flag | MENU_FLAG | CHAR | 1 | CHAR1 | ||||
| REPORT | Extended Program Name | EXTDREPORT | CHAR | 48 | EXTDREPORT | ||||
| ATTRIBUTES | Attributes of the menu | MENU_ATTR | CHAR | 10 | CHAR10 | ||||
| TEXT | Character 100 | CHAR100 | CHAR | 100 | CHAR100 | ||||
| SAP_GUID | Unique ID - 32 characters | HIER_GUID | CHAR | 32 | SYCHAR32 | ||||
| BOOK_INFO | Structures: name of the structure | DOKU_OUTLI | CHAR | 12 | Assigned to domain | DOKU_OUTLI |
| Key field | Non-key field |
How do I retrieve data from SAP table SMEN_BUFF using ABAP code
The following ABAP code Example will allow you to do a basic selection on SMEN_BUFF to SELECT all data from the tableDATA: WA_SMEN_BUFF TYPE SMEN_BUFF.
SELECT SINGLE *
FROM SMEN_BUFF
INTO CORRESPONDING FIELDS OF WA_SMEN_BUFF
WHERE...
How to access SAP table SMEN_BUFF
Within an ECC or HANA version of SAP you can also view further information about SMEN_BUFF and the data within it using relevant transactions such asSE11 (ABAP Dictionary Maintenance)
SM30 (Maintain Table Data)
SE80 (Object Navigator)
SE16 (Data Browser).
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