What is special development system in SAP (BC-CTS - Change & Transport System)?

SAP Term: special development system

• Component: BC-CTS

• Component Name: Change & Transport System

• Description: System type in an SAP system group, from the point of view of the Transport Organizer. With large in-house development projects, it is sometimes advisable to roll out critical developments to a special development system. To do this, the original system containing the objects must be changed temporarily from the integration system to the special development system.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The Special Development System (SDS) is a component of the SAP Change and Transport System (CTS). It is used to develop and test custom programs and objects in an isolated environment before they are released into the production system. The SDS allows developers to make changes to the system without affecting the production environment. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The SDS is used to develop and test custom programs and objects in an isolated environment. It can be used to create new programs, modify existing programs, or delete obsolete programs. The SDS also allows developers to make changes to the system without affecting the production environment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the SDS, it is important to remember that any changes made in the SDS will not be reflected in the production system until they are released. It is also important to ensure that all changes are thoroughly tested before they are released into production. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The SAP Change and Transport System (CTS) is a tool used for transporting objects between different SAP systems. It is used for both development and production systems, and it helps ensure that changes made in one system are reflected in all other systems. The CTS also helps ensure that any changes made in one system do not affect other systems.