FTWP SAP tcode for – Settings for data extraction

Here we would like to draw your attention to FTWP transaction code in SAP. As we know it is being used in the SAP CA-GTF (General Application Functions in CA) component which is coming under CA module (Cross Application).FTWP is a transaction code used for Settings for data extraction in SAP.

SAP FTWP transaction code

It comes under the package FTW1.When we execute this transaction code, SAPMTXWC is the normal standard SAP program that is being executed in background.

SAP FTWP menu path

See the possible menu paths to access the same report by avoiding entering the transaction code.
Path 1
Tools → Administration → Administration → Data Retention Tool → Configuration → Data extracts


Transaction FTWP technical data table

TcodeFTWP
PurposeSettings for data extraction
ModuleCA
ComponentCA-GTF
SAP PackageFTW1
Program runningSAPMTXWC
Screen No101
TypeT

Some Basic Questions & Answers

Which SAP Program will run when we enter tcode FTWP?
Program named SAPMTXWC will run when we enter transaction code FTWP.
What is the transaction code type of FTWP?
FTWP is a Dialog Transaction code type which is shortly represented as T.