Ask the Experts
Ask the Experts
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How do I force the change pointer based on a condition?
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How can we figure out the last execution date of an ABAP program?
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Can a standard SAP drill-down report be broken in half?
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Advantages of having purchase orders first in EBP
What are the real advantages of having the purchase orders first in EBP? To be able to modify them before sending to R/3? And, do you know perhaps if we can use an EBP 4.0 with a backend in 4.0b and use the extended classic scenario? And, if we can ... Continue Reading
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Implementing EBP 4 and rolling out P-Cards
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Usability for EBP
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Classic vs.Standalone scenario in EBP implementation
My company is implementing an EBP 3.0 system and interfacing to an existing 4.6C R/3 backend (where SAP has been rolled out to the subsidiary company) or a non-SAP system (where SAP has not yet been rolled out). The scenario chosen is the '... Continue Reading
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Is ITS required to install EBP?
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How do I start a career in SAP?
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Outbound outsourcing interfaces in mySAP HR
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Is a BAPI needed to upload Master Data?
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TxShuttle for legacy system data migration
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Bank reconciliation management tool
I am working with a retail client. They are currently using a 3rd party product for bank rec. I strongly believe there is an automated tool in SAP for bank rec. Can you please guide me in the right direction? Continue Reading
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Replacing the cash checks program
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Testing the Bank Chain function
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Converting flat files to BAI2
Is there any way to convert flat file (.txt) to BAI2 format? Continue Reading
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Printing a letter as the last page on a Smart Form
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How to process electronic bank statements in SAP
An expert describes how to set up Electronic Bank Statements (EBS) Processing in SAP in North America. Continue Reading
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Reversing accounting postings with TBB2
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Can an SAP report be written in Excel from a background process?
Can an SAP report be written to an Excel workbook (separate sheets for each of several reports) from a background process in SAP? Continue Reading
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Can SAP pull in a Word doc and print it?
My users now want me to print an MSWord document in SAP. No fancy conversion of grids or special characters, just print the text of the document. I can use WS_UPLOAD to pull it in as a text file, but during batch processing and high volumes, can't ... Continue Reading
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Writing an rfc_call_transaction into the BCD table
I am writing an rfc_call_transaction, which is working in Lotus Notes coding to asp.net coding and have set the same data into the BDC table. However, I get the message returned from SAP "Start screen does not exist in batch input data." What could ... Continue Reading
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JCo connection pooling
Austin SIncock offers a link to a tip on improving performance through Java Connector connection pooling. Continue Reading
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Error connecting to SAP in Linux
The code sample submitted by this reader works in Windows but not Linux for connecting to the SAP system. Austin Sincock provides an answer. Continue Reading
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How do BAPIs differ from RFC?
RFC Function model have a remote access facility, so why did SAP develop BAPI, asks a reader. Matt Billingham explains. Continue Reading
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Updating an external database from SAP
Which RFC is best for updating tables from SAP? Expert Austin Sincock provides guidance. Continue Reading
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How to debug a program
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Solution to 999 line limitation
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Implementing custom dropdown values in a JSP
How can one go about creating custom dropdown values? Java expert Austin Sincock offers suggestions. Continue Reading
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Changing the date when downloading into Excel using ws_download
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Moral issues of outsourcing
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Updating the CDB tables using the SBDOCs
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How do I download customizing objects in CRM from R/3?
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Learning CRM
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Adding hyperlinks to fact sheets
I have a fact sheet in the Customer Interaction Center that displays sales orders. I have a requirement to put hyperlinks onto the fact sheet so that when selected this will take the user from the CRM system to the sales order document in the R/3 ... Continue Reading
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Creating condition records
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Getting CRM contracts into SAP
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Is it possible to render R/3 transactions within a workspace in the CRM Interaction Center?
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Documentation to implement credit card processing -SAP 4.0b
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How to start a design interface for SAP HR
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Determining the right IDoc type for billing
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Help appending the structure from the BAPIs & vbapkom BAPI_SALESORDER_CREATEFROMDAT2
We are appending the table vbap (zzsernr), and I want to append the structure from the BAPIs & vbapkom BAPI_SALESORDER_CREATEFROMDAT2. Can you help me to do it? Thanks for your help Continue Reading
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Sending data between systems using ALE
Without using the distribution model, can we send data from one system to another system by using ALE? Continue Reading
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How to learn BAPIs and IDocs
I am just a beginner to BAPIs and IDocs. Can you recommend where I can get the documentation on both of these? Continue Reading
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Using SAP OCX from 6.20 GUI
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Creating a document containing tax data
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ALE and IDocs vs. BDC
What is the difference between ALE/IDoc approach and BDC approach? When do we use BDC approach? Continue Reading
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Basic programming concepts for coding in ALE/IDoc
I am working on interfacing between a bar code reader and SAP R/3 system. I need to write ABAP code for this. I know the basics of ABAP. Can you help me with basic programming concepts for coding in ALE/IDoc environment? Continue Reading
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Converting IDoc to XML IDoc
Are there any libraries available to convert IDoc to XML IDoc (and vice versa)? Unfortunately, I can't use Business Connector. I was hoping there were some libraries available for use with the Java Connector. I'm too lazy to develop it myself. Continue Reading
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Passing the pricing for the component material via the BAPI
How can we pass the pricing for the component material via the BAPI, when we have only the header material? Continue Reading
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Performance lost in LSMW with BAPI_IDOC_INPUT1
I am using version 4.6c. I have a problem with IDOC_INPUT_ORDERS mass processing of inbound IDocs. It may be due to a lot of user exits or mostly because of call transaction done to create each sales order. This takes lot of time. Continue Reading
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Finding the problem when SAPARCH is approaching 100%
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How to call a program on a WS with RFC via SAPGUI
Could you tell me how I can call a program on a WS with RFC via SAPGUI? Or is there another way to avoid using the function RFC_REMOTE_EXEC? Continue Reading
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Downloading an IDoc into XML
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What is the difference between ALE and EDI?
I did certain configuration on ALE, but still I'm confused about what the basic difference is between ALE and EDI. What I understand is that ALE is basically the link between two separate R/3s (logical system). Does it mean that all logical system ... Continue Reading
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Error when creating an automatic PO from a sales order
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Functional consultant job description
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Setting up, monitoring and developing in the IDoc environment
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Define costing type
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Debugging IDoc processing
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How can I set an express flag to the task WMMBXY_ERROR?
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What is the correct way of sending an IDoc with data in different languages to a MDMP system?
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How to get the price data while creating the sales order using the BAPI
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Problems trying to ALE material master and BOM
This reader may have tried to send the IDoc in a different language than the one used to maintained the texts and UOMs. Continue Reading
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Where can I find good documents of SAP?
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How to round a float number in FOX
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Where can I learn SAP SEM configuration?
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Problem sending unique keys with Material number
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Can a JCo Connector be used instead of a BC Connector?
Install the SAP router if you wish to use JCo in place of BC Connectors, says Thomas Schuessler. Continue Reading
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PLANT structure fields
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Enabling .Net to communicate with SAP
We have a web application (.Net) and would like to access SAP (Web-to-SAP Interface) for all Web requests (retrieving information as well as creating Sales Order in SAP). What do we need/must have to enable for the Web (.Net) communicate to SAP? Continue Reading
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Alternative to using RFC_READ_TABLE for downloading data from SAP tables
Do you have an alternative solution to using RFC_READ_TABLE for downloading data from SAP tables since RFC_READ_TABLE requires SE16 access of an auditor? Continue Reading
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Using Business Object's methods instead of calling BAPIs
I would like to know if I can, instead of calling each BAPI individually, work with the Business Object's methods. I would like to pass the bo's name and the method I want to use directly instead of calling BAPIs. Is there the possibility to use a ... Continue Reading
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Adding personal buttons in Business Workplace
Can I execute my own written function from the 'workflow' inbox? Continue Reading
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Workflow event linkage becomes "deactivated"
The workflow event linkage from an IDoc inbound error to the custom workflow mysteriously becomes "deactivated" in production. We have to then force a transport to reactivate the linkage. How can we determine the root cause of the linkage breakdown,... Continue Reading
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Is SAP Basis certification required?
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Position within SAP
I have a BS and MS in Computer Science with about 9 years of programming experience in various roles. I will also be completing my MBA by the end of this year. My company, which had home grown applications, was recently divested ending with 600+ ... Continue Reading
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What is required for BW?
I have been working in SAP for the last six years. Initially I started my career in ABAP and after 3 years moved to FI/CO as I had some functional background in FI before I moved to SAP. I have gained some experience in FI/CO for the last 2-3 years,... Continue Reading
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Creating an SAP career plan
Recently, I have launched into developing Java based Connectors for an SAP system. I find this interesting as I am striving to integrate various modules of SAP with identity management or database products. This is giving me sound exposure in SAP ... Continue Reading
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Breaking into SAP - tip
I have decided to take it upon myself to start an SAP course beginning with the BW module. My background is mostly with networking, hardware and desktop support. I have no SAP exposure. Please advice if this is the best way to break into the SAP ... Continue Reading
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Waiting out the job market
I have been doing pre-sales for 5 years. I have good business knowledge and experience in the sales process, as well as technical expertise. I have recently become certified in SD 4.6C in the UK. However, I am finding it hard to get into the market.... Continue Reading
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Jobs vulnerable to outsourcing
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After ABAP
I have around 5 years of experience in ABAP. What could be the next logical step for me? Continue Reading
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Becoming a functional consultant
I have experience as an architect (Construction/Building Industry) and a designer (Furniture Mfg Industry). (CPIM Other than the above I have good programming knowledge, understand database concepts and have also worked as a programmer in GIS based ... Continue Reading
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College grad seeking a job in SAP
I am planning to get a degree in Business System Analysis and Design and would like to work in an SAP-related job. Please advise how this program would help me and what steps I should take in order to obtain a SAP professional job? Continue Reading
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Printing the copyright symbol in a Smart Form
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Certified, yet jobless
I have worked towards the user end in a Japanese MNC having manufacturing facility in India Polyester Intermediate. My total functional experience is 6 Years. Since I was already using an SAP environment, I thought of pursuing a career in SAP. ... Continue Reading
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Training for a career change
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Career move for ABAPer
I'm an ABAP programmer and have been involved in this field for the past 3 years. I have done ABAP programming in various modules of SAP viz., SD, MM, PP, PS, HR, PM, FI and CO, and various categories of ABAP mainly SAPScript, BDC, transaction, user... Continue Reading
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SAP PLM or XI?
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Becoming a functional IT consultant
I hold a management degree from a very reputed b-school in India and thereafter a total of 6 years of work experience in the consumer product business, mostly in the sales and marketing side of the business. However, I feel, for reasons owing to my ... Continue Reading
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Program RFFOUS_T issues
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What is the method of creating infotypes?
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Is there a Database Schema for SAP 4.6C
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Changing text color in a table control
I have a table control with 5+ columns. The requirement is that in a row, under a specific column if the user enters a value, the color of the font has to be changed based on what is entered (loosely it is something along the lines of the font color... Continue Reading