Description
This program enters the value 1.1.1800 in the field GDATU (exchangerate factors valid from) in table TCURF (if this field was blankbeforehand). As of Release 4.0, field GDATU is included as a key fieldin this table. Through ADD FIELD, any entry in this field isautomatically removed. The XPRA program runs when an upgrade to 4.0 iscarried out. If this program terminates due to technical problems (forexample due to lack of table space) you will need to take theappropriate action (in this case extending the table space in thedatabase) and restarting the program. If the fields ABWGA and ABWCT areimported at an earlier stage using a 3.0 Hot Package, the fieldcontents already present are interpreted and the appropriate additionallines created.
If this program NEVER runs correctly, inconsistencies arise in thedatabase that can cause considerable problems in the application(currency conversions).
XPRA can be restarted. If it is restarted having been run successfully,it has no effect.

Example
Prior to Release 4.0, a line in table TCURF appeared as follows:
M USD DEM 1:1
and then
M USD DEM 1.1.1800 1:1
The following is an example of the effect of Release 3.* with a HotPackage after Release 4.0:
(ABWCT = Alternative exchange rate type
ABWGA = Alternative exchange rate type valid from)
PREVIOUSLY: M FRF DEM 1:1 ABWCT = EURO, ABWGA = 1.1.1999
From which two entries are created:
M FRF DEM 1:1 1.1.1800 ABWCT = SPACE, ABWGA = 0
M FRF DEM 1:1 1.1.1999 ABWCT = EURO, ABWGA = 0,
thereby ensuring that the change to exchange rate type EURO on the1.1.99 (Release 4.0) takes place.