SAP WCA2 WCM: Work and Requirements Table data and field list

WCA2 is a standard SAP Table which is used to store WCM: Work and Requirements data in SAP systems, such as SAP R/3, S/4HANA, depending on the version and release level.

The WCA2 table consists of various fields, each holding specific information or linking keys about WCM: Work and Requirements data available in SAP. These include OBJNR (Object number), WK01 (Hot Work A), WK02 (Hot Work B in Classified Areas), WK03 (Entry to Confined Spaces)... 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. .

WCA2 table Technical Details:

Delivery Class: A - Application table (master and transaction data)
Display/Maintenance via tcode SM30: Display/Maintenance Allowed but with Restrictions
SAP enhancement categories: Can be enhanced (character-type)


SAP WCA2 table 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 WCA2 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 MANDTCLNT3T000MANDT
OBJNRObject number J_OBJNRCHAR22ONR00J_OBJNRONR
WK01Hot Work A WCEWK01CHAR1WCDWK
WK02Hot Work B in Classified Areas WCEWK02CHAR1WCDWK
WK03Entry to Confined Spaces WCEWK03CHAR1WCDWK
WK04Isolation and Testing or Bypassing of Safety Systems WCEWK04CHAR1WCDWK
WK05Work on Hydrocarbon Systems (CmHn) WCEWK05CHAR1WCDWK
WK06Pressure Testing WCEWK06CHAR1WCDWK
WK07Work over Open Sea WCEWK07CHAR1WCDWK
WK08Work with Hazardous Substances WCEWK08CHAR1WCDWK
WK09Work with Radioactive Materials WCEWK09CHAR1WCDWK
WK10Well Operation/Well Intervention WCEWK10CHAR1WCDWK
WK11Work with Explosives WCEWK11CHAR1WCDWK
WK12Critical Lifting Operations WCEWK12CHAR1WCDWK
WK13Other Activities/Critical Operations WCEWK13CHAR1WCDWK
WK14Nightwork WCEWK14CHAR1WCDWK
WK15Work at Height WCEWK15CHAR1WCDWK
WK16Overhead Work WCEWK16CHAR1WCDWK
WK17Replacing Lamps WCEWK17CHAR1WCDWK
WK18Work in Manholes WCEWK18CHAR1WCDWK
WK19Cleaning Work WCEWK19CHAR1WCDWK
WK20Demolition Work WCEWK20CHAR1WCDWK
WK21Work on Ventilation WCEWK21CHAR1WCDWK
WK22Work on Water Supply WCEWK22CHAR1WCDWK
WK23Work on Gas Plant WCEWK23CHAR1WCDWK
WK24Simultaneous Works WCEWK24CHAR1WCDWK
WK25Restructuring Work WCEWK25CHAR1WCDWK
WK26Painting Work WCEWK26CHAR1WCDWK
WK27Checking WCEWK27CHAR1WCDWK
WK28More Work WCEWK28CHAR1WCDWK
NEED01Depressurization WCENEED01CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED02Draining/Emptying WCENEED02CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED03Cleaning/Hydrocarbon Freeing WCENEED03CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED04Venting/Installation of Extra Ventilation WCENEED04CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED05Prevent Release of Oil and Gas in the Work Area WCENEED05CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED06Measures Against Radioactive Radiation WCENEED06CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED07Regular Inspection of the Work Area WCENEED07CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED08Gas Measurements Prior to/During Working Period WCENEED08CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED09Fire Prevention WCENEED09CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED10Continuous Guard/Radio WCENEED10CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED11Drains Blocked/Covered WCENEED11CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED12Set Up Barriers and Safety Signs WCENEED12CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED13PA Announcements WCENEED13CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED14Welding Machine Safely Located and Earthed WCENEED14CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED15Follow Requirements for Work on Open Sea WCENEED15CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED16Follow Requirements for Work At Height WCENEED16CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED17HSE Datasheet Known and Available WCENEED17CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED18Job Safety Analysis (JSA) WCENEED18CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED19Lockout/Tagout WCENEED19CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED20Provide Extinguishing Media WCENEED20CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED21Set Up Fire Watch WCENEED21CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED22Inform External Bodies WCENEED22CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED23On-Site Instruction WCENEED23CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED24Additional Protective Equipment WCENEED24CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED25Maintain Initial List WCENEED25CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED26Safety Staff WCENEED26CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED27More Measures WCENEED27CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED28Secure Installations WCENEED28CHAR1WCDNEED
CRNAMECreated by WCECRNAMECHAR12USNAM
CRDATEDate on Which the Object Was Created WCECRDATEDATS8DATUM
CRTIMETime at Which Object was Created WCECRTIMETIMS6UZEIT

Key field Non-key field



How do I retrieve data from SAP table WCA2 using ABAP code

The following ABAP code Example will allow you to do a basic selection on WCA2 to SELECT all data from the table
DATA: WA_WCA2 TYPE WCA2.

SELECT SINGLE *
FROM WCA2
INTO CORRESPONDING FIELDS OF WA_WCA2
WHERE...

How to access SAP table WCA2

Within an ECC or HANA version of SAP you can also view further information about WCA2 and the data within it using relevant transactions such as

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