SE16 V/S SE16N

SE16: SE16 is a data browser and it is used to view the contents of the table and we cannot change or append new fields to the existing structure of the table as we cannot view the structure level display using the SE16.

SE16N: The transaction code SE16N (general table display) is an improved version of the old data browser (SE16).

** Once you have entered your table name, type "&SAP_EDIT" without the quotation marks into the transaction code. This enables editing functionality on SE16N and allows you to make table changes. This allows you to access both configuration and data tables which may be otherwise locked in a production environment.

***** Caution *****

Features of SE16N:

The new transaction has a number of advantages over SE16.

• You no longer have a maximum of 40 fields to select in the output.
• There are fewer steps involved in executing a number of functions, whether it be outputting the results, maintaining the values in a table etc.
• Exporting the data into Excel is far easier and quicker.
• ALV functionality is available as standard.
• The user is not restricted by having a maximum width of 1023 saved as a default in the user settings.
• You can directly edit custom table entries which are maintainable from SM30.
• Enhanced and user friendly user interface and more options.

Difference between se16 and se16n