SAP R/3 BASIS Component is a unique layer in the SAP architecture. The BASIS component acts as a bridge between the computing infrastructure i.e. operating system, database, network architecture and the various modules in SAP such as FICO, MM, SD, PP, PS, QM etc. What does the BASIS module component actually do? Below, I have grouped the various capabilities and features of the BASIS component.

1. SAP Information Model
2. R/3 Navigator
3. Customizing applications
4. Implementation Guide
5. Business Entity ORganization
6. System and Start-up Profiles
7. Authorizations
8. Online Transaction Processing
9. Spool System
10. Electronic Data Interchange Capabilities
11. Spooling
12. ABAP / 4 Programs
13. ABAP / 4 Queries
14. SAP Transaction & ABAP Tables
15. SAP Data Dictionary
16. SAP Locks
17. DBA Planning Calendar
18. MatchCodes
19. Workbench Organizer
20. Correction and Transport System
21. Logging
22. System Management
23. CCMS
24. Backup and Recovery
25. DynPros

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