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How to immediately expedite workitems
I have some doubts regarding the status of the work items. I have designed a workflow template with some activities and a requested start date and requested end date (all are container elements). I am triggering this workflow template ... Continue Reading
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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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SAP HR data structures in PM and OM modules
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OK codes for scrolling
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RFFOUS_T program explained
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Using bank chains in Accounts Payable
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Implementing SAP electronic bank statement processing
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Documentation for the Treasury module
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Processing garnishments through SAP payroll
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Best practices for a full SAP HR implementation
I'm new in the SAP environment. Could you point me to a best practices guideline for a full SAP HR implementation? I'm looking for the do's and dont's of SAP HR and how the modules connect. Continue Reading
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Identifying required vs. optional fields inside ABAP
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Credit blocks on EDI-created orders
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How do I use the IDoc file interface?
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Function module not allowed for IDoc handling
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Standard IDocs for quotes, purchases and sales orders
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Determining which interface method to use when interfacing to SAP/R3
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Not enough dialog work processes
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Mass change of IDoc status
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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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Display IDoc segments containing blank data
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Segment E1EDL37 for shipping notification not filled
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How to copy a material in same client by referring another material
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Picking up the document number posted using an IDoc
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Creating new fields in the business partner using EEWB
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Retrieving all metadata in SAP
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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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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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Restrict users to the transaction FBRA by document type
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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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IDoc in status 03 but nothing received at destination
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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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Error message EA(408): "interface for the function xxx is incorrect"
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Is there a way to reprocess erroneous IDocs in background?
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I activated change pointers but there is still no entry in CDPOS
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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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How can I resend an IDoc?
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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 documentation is available on TPM within SAP CRM?
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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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Naming conventions for custom developed roles
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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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Tracking CPU and memory usage
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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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Deleting workflow items without executing them
I would like to delete workflow items without executing them. We are not really using workflow, although it has been enabled. Obviously, these items are usually not completed. 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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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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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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Creating horizontal radio button groups
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Does Cobol knowledge help learning ABAP?
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Why are IDocs not passed automatically to the application and remain in status 64?
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Settings for preventing duplicate IDocs
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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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Entering multiple HR actions on the same day
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Formula Extension (FOX) coding
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Pros and cons of Derived Roles
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User access to running BEX queries
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My EDI partner asks me to send data in EDIFACT format, can SAP do this?
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What is the difference between ALE, EDI, IDocs and BAPI?
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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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Performance management in the HR module
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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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Does SAP have solutions for government agencies?
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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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ABAP vs. HR ABAP
I hear that HR ABAP development is different that ABAP development in the other modules. Is that true and how much of a learning curve is there? Continue Reading
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Migrating service contract data from a legacy system into SAP
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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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Making SAP DB non-case sensitive
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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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Viewing container values between Event and Workflow
In transaction SWETYPV, find the event that you are interested in and change the receiver type to SWE_EVENT_MAIL. 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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Benefits and drawbacks of a SAP implementation
What are the major benefits and drawbacks (consequences) with SAP implementation? If you see it from a Commercial, Technical and Human (employees) point of view? Continue Reading
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Information about the Visual Configuration Tool
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I have no experience but want to get into SAP work
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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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Retrieving multiple reports from SAP and saving in spreadsheet format
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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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Determining the number of work processes in an SAP system