SAP Client is the highest hierarchical organizational unit within an SAP system that contains master records and tables. The transactions processed at SAP client level is valid and applicable for all company code data and enterprise structures. Client is a three digits numerical key and from a business point of view, client represents as a corporate group. User is required to enter client key while logging on to the SAP system.
Important Client Characteristics
- Every SAP user’s access and authorizations must assigned to the SAP client on which client users are working.
- It is used to differentiate between development, quality and product system within the same or different server
- The data entered at client level is valid for all organizational units.
- Each client can have one or more company codes, plants and locations but there will be not have connection between clients.
SAP delivers three standard clients i.e.
- 000
- 001
- 066