SAP ABAP Data Element PFEEINSTAL (Environment: Installation Directory)
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Basic Data
Data Element PFEEINSTAL
Short Description Environment: Installation Directory  
Data Type
Category of Dictionary Type D   Domain
Type of Object Referenced     No Information
Domain / Name of Reference Type TEXT50    
Data Type CHAR   Character String 
Length 50    
Decimal Places 0    
Output Length 50    
Value Table      
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Field Label
  Length  Field Label  
Short 10 Inst dir.. 
Medium 15 Install dir.... 
Long 20 Install dir......... 
Heading 55 Install dir. 
Documentation

Definition


Profile parameter: DIR_INSTALL
Responsible: Günter Zachmann

Meaning:

The parameter specifies under which access path in the file system the installed (-> unchangeable) files are stored
(e.g: programs, RSYN, ...).

This parameter ist a main access path, i.e. the default values for subsidiary access paths are derived from it.

Setting the main access paths is the simplest way of customizing file access paths, but it assumes a standardized installation environment.

(If necessary, the access paths to certain files or groups of files can be set via user parameters, rather than using the standard.)

Appropriate values depend upon the computer operating system type.

  • deleting this parameter's active flag (at the right edge of the screen) causes the standard installation environment to be accepted ( strongly recommended! )
  • an explicit setting of this parameter requires knowledge of the operating system and the installation environment.

other parameters affected:

  • all parameters for addressing files, which are accessed via the above access path.

associated parameters:

  • DIR_INSTALL ( installed, unchangeable files)
  • DIR_INSTANCE ( installed, changeable files)
  • DIR_TEMP ( temporary files )
  • DIR_HOME ( other files for internal use )

The defaults for the following access paths are derived from DIR_INSTALL:

  • DIR_EXECUTABLE ( Executables, Maschine type-dependent files)
  • DIR_BINARY ( other binary files)
  • DIR_LIBRARY ( .. )
  • DIR_RSYN ( access path to RSYN, ABAP syntax )
  • DIR_GRAPH_LIB ( Graphics libraries )

The defaults of the following access paths are derived from DIR_INSTANCE:

  • DIR_LOGGING ( local system log )
  • DIR_CT_LOGGING ( central system log )
  • DIR_PROTOKOLLS ( error messages, other recordings )
  • DIR_DATA ( ... )

The defaults of the following access paths are derived from DIR_TEMP:

  • DIR_ATRA ( ATRA traces )
  • DIR_SORTTMP ( temporary sort files )
  • DIR_PAGING ( Paging file )
  • DIR_ROLL ( Roll file )

Additional notes:

  • Active values and default values of profile parameters in the current systems can be displayed in the profile maintenance.
  • The resulting values of profile parameters can be derived from the values of other profile parameters or their defaults. With the help of the stand-alone program "sappfpar", the resulting values can be generated and displayed. (see also stand-alone diagnostic program "sapparar")

History
Last changed by/on SAP  20130604 
SAP Release Created in 740