SAP Basics Feature - Diff. Configuration and Customisation

• Configuration of the SAP modules
• Transaction SPRO - this is the main tree for all the configuration.
• Function Key
• F1 - Help
• F4 - Possible entries or matchcode for the field you are accessing
• F5 - Selection screen
• F7 - Previous screen
• F8 - Next screen
• F9 - Technical info
• CTRL+X - Cut
• CTRL+C - Copy
• CTRL+V - Paste
• Navigation
• /n Skip to the next record if you are processing one batch input session
• /bend Cancel a batch input foreground process
• /nend Close all R/3 sessions and logoff
• /nxxx x Call the transaction xxxx in the same session
• /o Generate a session list
• /oxxx x Call the transaction xxxx in an additional session
• /i Delete the current session
• /h Turn the debug mode on
• /$tab Reset all buffers (for System Administrators)
• /$syn c Synchronize instances buffers (for System Administrators)

In 4.x, you can have long SAP transaction code up to a maximum of 20 character

What is the difference between configuration and customisation?

In a nut shell, customization is done when the client's requirement cannot be mapped with SAP standards. Here you will have to take the help of ABAPers to develop the programs/change the program codes in order to match the clients business requirements

Configuration is done with out any developed programs