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What does the Parameter tab mean in SU01
In SU01, what does the tab Parameter mean? Continue Reading
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Deleting entries from a dynamic table
I have dynamic internal table
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Display the subtype text for an infotype
I am making an HR report in ABAP wherein I need to display the subtype texts for infotype 0045. How do I find the table where I can get this text field? Continue Reading
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Setting soft breakpoints in ABAP that reside in Smart Forms
I've always set hard-coded breakpoints in ABAP code that reside in a Smart Form. Is it possible to set soft breakpoints instead? Continue Reading
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Viewing a list of SAP interfaces
Is there a way to view a list of SAP interfaces such as RFC, BAPI and ALE? Continue Reading
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Adding a navigational attribute to an existing InfoObject
We have a scenario where we would like to add one additional navigational attribute to an existing InfoObject (currently there are already two navigation attributes). My question is what needs to be done to the Planning Object Structure in APO DP ... Continue Reading
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What's the difference between ODS and DSO in SAP BI?
In SAP BI, what is the difference between ODS and DSO? Continue Reading
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Changing the hostname in a server migration
I am trying to do server migration from an existing server to a new server (though it is same OS). We will need to change the hostname for this. What is the best method or process for this task? Is there anywhere else it stores hostname info apart ... Continue Reading
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Retroactive accounting period differences
What is the difference between "earliest Retroactive accounting period" and "Retroactive accounting date"? Continue Reading
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Problems with the output device 'LOCL'
I am setting up shop papers (PM) in Smart Forms using Helvetica font. The shop papers were designed with output device LOCL. The output changes (spaces between words) based on the output device. How do I fix this? Continue Reading
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Comparing locally managed and dictionary managed tablespaces
What is the difference between a locally managed and a dictionary managed tablespace, and what are the benefits of using a locally managed tablespace? Continue Reading
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What do the .att and .pat files from a support package extraction contain?
When we extract the .car file from our support pack we get .att and .pat files. What data do these files contain? Continue Reading
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How do I create a link in an email message that executes a workflow item in R/3?
A reader asks how to make it so that a user will receive an email in Outlook with a link that takes them to the appropriate transaction (in change mode) of the exact document that needs to be processed. Continue Reading
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How do I fix errors in an automatic workflow customization?
When performing an automatic workflow customization, "RFC User could not be created" appears. Continue Reading
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Reverting transport request changes
Can it hurt anything to go back to the original version of SAP without the new objects generated by transport requests? Bert Vanstechelman sheds some light on the matter. Continue Reading
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What are the best practices for pricing configuration?
A reader states, "our pricing and contract management is a mess" in SA. Expert Srini Katta offers some general suggestions for determining a pricing configuration. Continue Reading
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What are technical and functional specs?
Expert Jay Narayanan explains the difference between these two terms. Continue Reading
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Listing TCODE transactions used to view what users are logged in to SAP
Does an authorization code exist to collect a list of all TCODEs and users logged in to SAP during a time period? Continue Reading
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Printing multiple line items in a box for a purchase order
What could cause a box command to print line items only once instead of multiple times? Expert Mark Smithson surmises the answer. Continue Reading
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Printing addresses without a country line using SAPscript
The address key is handy for printing addresses, but what if you don't want the country name printed? Expert Mark Smithson lets you know how to disable the country line. Continue Reading