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Calculating daily pay rates in SAP
Can I calculate daily pay rates in SAP? What functionality exists with contract employees? Continue Reading
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RFFOUS_T program explained
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Credit blocks on EDI-created orders
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Identifying required vs. optional fields inside ABAP
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Standard IDocs for quotes, purchases and sales orders
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Not enough dialog work processes
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Mass change of IDoc status
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Determining which interface method to use when interfacing to SAP/R3
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Function module not allowed for IDoc handling
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Activating workflow WS00000038
I have tried to activate WS00000038, but the flows stops at the first task after the purchase req has been released? What am I missing? Continue Reading
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Problems establishing multiple RFC connections
A lengthy error message suggests problems in establishing RFC connections. Expert Austin Sincock offers advice. Continue Reading
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tRFC and asynchronous calls of RFC from a non-R/3 client
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Is it safe to delete old IDocs as a cleanup process?
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Picking up the document number posted using an IDoc
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How to copy a material in same client by referring another material
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Segment E1EDL37 for shipping notification not filled
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Display IDoc segments containing blank data
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Creating new fields in the business partner using EEWB
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Capturing details from the BOM
We are in the process of writing an interface program to pass the details of configured materials (one or more levels of BOM) to create a Production Order. We have considered a number of ways to achieve the BOM explosion - either by using the ... Continue Reading
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Automate user comparison runs after profile changes
When a profile is changed, you usually have to run user comparison to update it. This then has to be done in all clients. Is there a way to do this automatically via a scheduled task? We use R/3 4.6C. Continue Reading
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Setting values of a table parameter in JCo
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Restrict users to the transaction FBRA by document type
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IDoc in status 03 but nothing received at destination
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Workflow receipts going to the wrong user
We have workflow connected to MS Outlook. The problem we are having is that read receipts are coming back to user WF-BATCH and not to the user who as created the purchase order. What can we do? Continue Reading
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Error message EA(408): "interface for the function xxx is incorrect"
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Can I process inbound IDocs in parallel to accelerate processing?
We have huge orders coming in, and the job running RBDAPP01 is taking up to 8 hours! Continue Reading
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I activated change pointers but there is still no entry in CDPOS
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Is there a way to reprocess erroneous IDocs in background?
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How can I resend an IDoc?
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Can SAP create IDocs triggered by posted SAP documents?
Has SAP got the functionality to have outbound IDocs automatically be created when specific SAP documents are being posted? Example: when an incoming payment to customer account, which has document type DZ and posting key 15, is posted, SAP ... Continue Reading
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Disabling the SAPLogon system tray icon
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What to do when the Service Manager won't load
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What table(s) contain variants VALUES?
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The next step for an experienced SAP Security consultant
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Convert SAP Script to OTF
Our order confirmation letters are being generated and transferred to SAPConnect. The problem is the format is being converted from SAPScript to OTF. I need to convert the format from SAPScript to text. I am using the program RVADOR01, form routine... Continue Reading
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Copying users and authorizations to another system
How can I copy all users and all authorizations to another system and/or client? And if I do this, will all users and authorizations in the target system be overwritten? Continue Reading
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Transport request logs
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Tracking CPU and memory usage
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Copying users from one client to another
Is it possible to copy one or many users from one client to another? For example, copying client 911 to 610 without logging on to that client (610) and starting from scratch? Continue Reading
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Different ways to extract SAP table data
Would it be preferable for JCo to call the BAPI and get an entire extract in one call, or is it possible for SAP to connect to an external system and pass the data? Expert Austin Sincock offers insight. Continue Reading
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How can I highlight the erroneous segment of an IDoc error?
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Calling a Java API from within an ABAP report
I would like to call a Java API from within an ABAP report to do some external validation. I believe the Java Connector facilitates this but I don't know the syntax for the function module call nor the function module name to call. Continue Reading
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Connecting SAP client workstation to SAP server
We are trying to connect to a SAP server from a SAP client workstation and received the following error messages: "Partner not reached (host 207.130.28.147, service sapdp00) Time Mon Mar 24 20:38:39:2003, Component NI(network interface), Release ... Continue Reading
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Creating horizontal radio button groups
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Adding custom fields to an MM02 screen
I need to add a few custom fields to an MM02 screen, specifically the purchasing tab. I would like to do this via an append structure and a subscreen. However, in CMOD I cannot find a customer exit/enhancement for program SAPLMGMM. Do I need to ... Continue Reading
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Does Cobol knowledge help learning ABAP?
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Settings for preventing duplicate IDocs
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Why are IDocs not passed automatically to the application and remain in status 64?
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Entering multiple HR actions on the same day
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Mapping wage types to symbolic accounts and g/l numbers
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Is SAP Project Systems (PS) a good idea?
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Formula Extension (FOX) coding
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User access to running BEX queries
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Pros and cons of Derived Roles
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What is the difference between ALE, EDI, IDocs and BAPI?
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My EDI partner asks me to send data in EDIFACT format, can SAP do this?
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Why do I get duplicate workitems?
I have started a workflow project in the area of Customer Services, around service notifications. I completed the initial workflow configuration for sending of tasks to recipients (the responsible person) using the standard task. I'm getting ... Continue Reading
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Steps for a smooth middle-of-the-year go-live
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Does SAP have solutions for government agencies?
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Configuring a RFC destination to a JCo Server
How do I configure a RFC destination to a JCo Server? I built example #7 that comes with the JCo connector. I suppose I have to call it from an ABAP program with the statement "CALL FUNCTION STFC_CONNECTION DESTINATION <DEST???>..." but I ... Continue Reading
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Advantages vs. disadvantages of third party add-ons
We are currently on 3.1i and will be upgrading to Enterprise in 1.5 years. Obviously, forecast and planning are lacking, so we're looking into 3rd party add-ons, like I2, Manugistics, etc. Could you shed some light on why we should NOT go to a third... Continue Reading
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Reversing settlements from a closed period
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Example of a standard headcount SAP report
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Capturing report output into one internal table
Do you know a way to place the output of a report or screen into an internal table? Better yet let me rephrase the question: Is there a way capture report output into one internal table? Continue Reading
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Error message 'no sapjcorfc in java.library.path'
This error message may original from the SAP system having trouble locating the system path, writes expert Austin Sincock. Continue Reading
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Connect to remote SAP system using "SAP Router String"
I want to connect to remote SAP system using "SAP Router String" through JCo. Which parameters of client method of JCo should I use? Can you provide some sample code connecting SAP system using router string? Continue Reading
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Internal RFC error when connecting to SAP
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Becoming an independent SAP consultant
I am currently working for a manufacturing company and have about 4 years of SAP experience in Basis, FI, HR, and MM. I would like to become an independent SAP consultant, but I don't know where to start. Should I try and work for SAP at first or ... Continue Reading
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Extracting data from STXH- and STXL-tables
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Bi-weekly work scheduling
Is there a way to set up a bi-weekly work schedule rule? Everything appears to be based on daily, weekly & monthly time periods. We have a new group of employees who work four 12-hour shifts one week a three 12-hour shifts the next week, for a ... Continue Reading
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BUS1001(in 4.0B) vs. BUS1001006 (in 4.6C)
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Errors while running Smart Forms
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Information about the Visual Configuration Tool
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Tracing who deleted a role from the system
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Can I roll back a transport after it has moved into production?
Once a transport has been moved into production, is it possible to undo or "roll-back" the transport? Continue Reading
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Passing data from an ABAP program to a Workflow container
How can I pass data from an ABAP program to the workflow container? I have been attempting to use the set parameter id command with no success. Continue Reading
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Accounting steps for the sales and the purchase cycles
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Determining the number of work processes in an SAP system
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Checking different jobs within an ABAP program
Within an ABAP program, how can you check if another job with a particular job name is running? For instance, in my ABAP program, I want to see if there's a job called 'UPDATE_FILE' running. Is there a way to do this? Continue Reading
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Retrieving multiple reports from SAP and saving in spreadsheet format
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The difference between a general function module and a BAPI
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What is the future of a SAP ABAP programmer?
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How do I use the PARVW field in KNVP?
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Partial payments in Accounts Receivable
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How to dynamically pass an internal table name thru a subroutine
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Best way to import/export data between an SQL server and SAP
What is the best way to import/export data between an SQL server and SAP? Continue Reading
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Making a screen field input/output-only
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What's this RFC error?
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Posting messages on the SAP logon screen
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Hostname/IP address issues with Disaster Recovery
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What causes EXSORT_FWRITE_FAILED?
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Examples of Java making RFC calls
Expert Austin Sincock suggests an example that demonstrates how to call a BAPI through Java. Continue Reading
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What are the different ways of communicating with SAP through Java?
Expert Austin Sincock weighs in on the best method to communicate with SAP by using Java. Continue Reading
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Finding Long Text field info in purchase orders
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Working with SD transaction VA05
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Can I modify a user exit without the right access key?
I have been told to modify the user exit "USEREXIT_SAVE_DOCUMENT_PREPARE"( MV50AFZ1), I don't have a access key for this. How can I include my program into this exit? Continue Reading
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How to estimate ABAP development work
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Making table control response 'double click'
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Which BAPI will get me details about a salesorder?