Tips

Tips

• Fine-tune SAP procurement processes with materials management tools

  Mastering procurement elements within the SAP materials management module can help companies wring more value out of their purchasing processes.  Continue Reading

• Java administration in SAP: Three tips for Basis administrators

  Sooner or later, Basis administrators will have to get used to Java administration in SAP. Read tips for finding information on a Java instance and monitoring memory utilization.  Continue Reading

• Solving SAP print problems

  Many of you have written to say that printing from SAP is a lot like root canal. The process is slow and painful, but necessary. Our experts drill down to solve print issues here.  Continue Reading

• How to better leverage the new SAP ABAP debugger

  Does SAP ABAP debugging bug you? Read the latest tips on better leveraging the new SAP ABAP debugger.  Continue Reading

• How to secure an SAP installation with disaster recovery

  A SearchSAP.com reader wants to know how to secure an SAP installation using disaster recovery, and if there is a way to verify and implement SAP security guidelines.  Continue Reading

• How to do additional dialog processing after SAP COMMIT WORK statement

  In this development tip, learn how to make your own developed screens appear once a standard SAP transaction has finished with an SAP COMMIT WORK statement.  Continue Reading

• How to find a piece of SAP ABAP code without debugging

  Application development expert Matthew Billingham offers two methods for finding a piece of code in a SAP ABAP program without going through the debugging process.  Continue Reading

• How to find owners and transports of deleted ABAP programs

  Deleted ABAP programs cause short dumps, and this tip explains how to find the owners and transports of those programs  Continue Reading

• Increase column width in a transaction screen

  This tips tells you a quick and easy way to increase the column width in a transaction screen.  Continue Reading

• Select Text fields: Case-insensitive

  Searching for strings is cumbersome if the table field isn't defined as Case-insensitive. By using EXEC-SQL there's a way to do this selection case-insensitive.  Continue Reading

• Easier maintenance of output types, procedures, conditions, etc.

  To shorten the time it takes to maintain output types, procedures, conditions, etc., add NACE to your shortcuts.  Continue Reading

• Updating an RT table entry in SAP HR Payroll -- without the ADDWTE option

  In SAP HR Payroll config -- specifically schemas/rules -- you may find a need to update an existing entry in RT table. However, you can not use the usual ADDWTE option. Here is the way it can be done.  Continue Reading

• Is this the quickest way to find a BADI?

  Not long ago we posted the tip "Find a BADI in a minute." Now S. Parishikta sent us this tip which claims to be even quicker. Know of a faster way? Let us know!  Continue Reading

• Adding custom fields for retail product comparisons in SAP BW

  Need to analyze and compare product sales, product cost and suggested retail price etc? This tip shows you how to customize the R/3 BW datasource/extractor to get elementary fields such as AFS color and size into BW.  Continue Reading

• Easily debug error messages in SAP processes

  Sometimes, an SAP process will stop working with an error message, or an abend. Unlike with a dump, it can be difficult to find exactly where the problem occured.  Continue Reading

• Accessing private attributes in ABAP Objects

  In the ABAP Objects, it's often useful to be able to access attributes which for some reason, the SAP developers have made private!  Continue Reading

• How to make your SAP upgrade succeed in ten easy steps

  An SAP upgrade can be fraught with obstacles. Here are ten steps for taking the hassle out of an SAP upgrade.  Continue Reading

• Find a BADI in a minute

  The contest winning tip from Lakshmi Narayana. Find a BADI quick and easy, use "Find a BADI in a minute."  Continue Reading

• How to transport an SAP query in R/3 4.6x

  Learn how to quickly transport an SAP query in this handy tip.  Continue Reading

• How to switch off message determination in BAPI_PO_CREATE1

  Want to switch off message determination in BAPI_PO_CREATE1 and BAPI_PO_CHANGE? Learn how here.  Continue Reading

• How to include an authorization group restriction in an SAP query

  Some reports can be sensitive and should be protected. Here's a quick method for restricting access for unauthorized users.  Continue Reading

• How to use quick-views of other users

  Quick-views can be great time-savers, but users get their own system groups which can make it hard to work with peers. This handy tip allows you to work around this.  Continue Reading

• Find the BADI related to your transaction in minutes

  These steps should enable you to find any BADI related to any transaction in a matter of minutes.  Continue Reading

• XI: Search through the payload of a message... without TREX!

  Are you wading through thousands of messages in XI searching for the the one you want? This short ABAP based search engine will give you the speed boost you need.  Continue Reading

• Adding special characters in SAP BI

  Are your SAP BI extractions failing too often? It could be a problem as minor as an invalid character within the report. Learn the acceptable characters as well as how to fix the issue all together in this tip by Aaron Wang.  Continue Reading

• Budgeting Best Practices with SAP Business Planning -- Part II

  In part two of Muthu Ranganathan's tip series on business planning he compares and contrasts popular scenarios and points out apparent flaws within each of their separate structures.  Continue Reading

• Troubleshooting the ALE process

  This tip by Raja Thangamani on troubleshooting ALE processes will show you how to determine what code an IDoc is executing and take you step by step through high level error resolution for outbound and inbound IDocs.  Continue Reading

• Web Dynpro ABAP Quick Tip: Table column sorting in four steps

  This tip is for those of you who are very new to Web Dynpro ABAP and need help sorting table columns.  Continue Reading

• User management with SAP NetWeaver Administrator

  This is a crash course in the User Management Engine (UME) and on how it enables you to easily manage users, groups and roles.  Continue Reading

• ABAP for newbies: MaxDB: Database Manager and SQL Studio

  With the new build of the SAP NetWeaver 2004s ABAP trial version (SP11), you may need to update your ABAP developer skills (beginners and experienced) to understand the new version. By the end of this tip series, you should have a good understanding...  Continue Reading

• How to create SAP ABAP database tables

  With the new build of the SAP NetWeaver 2004s ABAP trial version (SP11), you may need to update your ABAP developer skills (beginners and experienced) to understand the new version. By the end of this tip series, you should have a good understanding...  Continue Reading

• ABAP for newbies: How to dynamically create test data for our database table

  With the new build of the SAP NetWeaver 2004s ABAP trial version (SP11), you may need to update your ABAP developer skills (beginners and experienced) to understand the new version. By the end of this tip series, you should have a good understanding...  Continue Reading

• ABAP for newbies: Get your program up to speed

  With the new build of the SAP NetWeaver 2004s ABAP trial version (SP11), you may need to update your ABAP developer skills (beginners and experienced) to understand the new version. By the end of this tip series, you should have a good understanding...  Continue Reading

• ABAP for newbies: A first little business program

  With the new build of the SAP NetWeaver 2004s ABAP trial version (SP11), you may need to update your ABAP developer skills (beginners and experienced) to understand the new version. By the end of this tip series, you should have a good understanding...  Continue Reading

• ABAP for newbies: Exporting development objects from SP8

  With the new build of the SAP NetWeaver 2004s ABAP trial version (SP11), you may need to update your ABAP developer skills (beginners and experienced) to understand the new version. By the end of this tip series, you should have a good understanding...  Continue Reading

• A developer's introduction to the SAP change and transport system

  With the new build of the SAP NetWeaver 2004s ABAP trial version (SP11), you may need to update your ABAP developer skills (beginners and experienced) to understand the new version. By the end of this tip series, you should have a good understanding...  Continue Reading

• SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP basics

  With the new build of the SAP NetWeaver 2004s ABAP trial version (SP11), you may need to update your ABAP developer skills (beginners and experienced) to understand the new version. By the end of this tip series, you should have a good understanding...  Continue Reading

• How to start and stop SAP ABAP application server

  With the new build of the SAP NetWeaver 2004s ABAP trial version (SP11), you may need to update your ABAP developer skills (beginners and experienced) to understand the new version. By the end of this tip series, you should have a good understanding...  Continue Reading

• Download and install the trial version of SAP NetWeaver 2004s ABAP

  With the new build of the SAP NetWeaver 2004s ABAP trial version (SP11), we bring you a series of tips that will update your ABAP developer skills (beginners and experienced) to this new version. By the end of this series, you will have a good ...  Continue Reading

• Currency translation using SAP BI

  Are you in need of a currency translator? Most companies nowadays are not limited to domestic sales and have to deal with many different currency types. Rasim Manavoglu shows us how to set up a currency translator with one standard currency output ...  Continue Reading

• How to acquire the runtime information of a data transfer process (DTP)

  This article will show how you can access the runtime information of a 'Data Transfer Process' and what data is available.  Continue Reading

• Smart Forms vs. PDF-based print forms in SAP solutions -- pros and cons

  Are you involved in a project where a large number of print forms must be used in various scenarios? Here is a comparison between the two largest print form formats.  Continue Reading

• Repair bad SAP data and subsequent data targets with delta update

  Initialization / delta updates are what we do everyday, and the update method for most data targets. The delta mechanism ensures the consistency of transactional data. So if some data is wrong in the early stage of data flow, we have to not only ...  Continue Reading

• SAP XI - Event based message triggering with dependencies

  In this scenario, two interfaces to a legacy system to ECC (Enterprise Central Component) were interdependent. That is, mapping for interface B cannot start unless interface A has been successfully completed. Mapping for interface B uses RFC lookup ...  Continue Reading

• Using subroutine pools for dynamic programming

  The code to generate a temporary subroutine pool for dynamic programming in ABAP provided by a senior developer analyst at General Mills.  Continue Reading

• Configuring the JDBC Connector Service to perform database lookups

  Need to activate the JDBC Connector Service in SAP XI? This SDN posting offers a how-to guide with illustrations and descriptions of the configuration steps, offering more detail on some steps that are missing from the standard how-to guide.  Continue Reading

• Important points for planning a R/3 upgrade project

  Mainstream support for SAP R/3 4.6C ended in Dec 2006, and the extended maintenance will end in Dec 2007, so it's important and possibly imperative to upgrade from R/3 4.6. This blog from SAP Developer Network highlights some of the critical factors...  Continue Reading

• How to replicate a material master from R/3 to SRM

  Need to replicate your material master from a back-end system to SAP SRM 5.0? This article from SAP Developer Network offers a quick guide. It covers everything from Basis setup to filtering the records and instructions for deleting material master ...  Continue Reading

• How to integrate SAP xMII with SAP ERP

  You can accomplish communication between ERP and xMII in several ways. This tip from SAP Developer Network walks through all the major methods, including using a BLS transaction as a Web service or HTTP service, sending IDocs, and more.  Continue Reading

• ALE configuration for pushing IDocs from SAP to XI

  Get a step-by-step, illustrated guide for how to push IDocs from SAP to XI in this SDN article. You'll find clear instructions and screenshots, providing a helpful checklist for new consultants.  Continue Reading

• Creating your first application using Interactive Forms

  Want a walkthrough of how to get started using Interactive Forms in SAP? This tip, reposted from the SAP Developer Network, offers guided instructions.  Continue Reading

• EAI primer for SAP XI and middleware technologies

  Are you confused about enterprise application integration technology as it pertains to SAP? This blog post from SAP Developer Network will set you straight, offering an in-depth explanation of the history of the technology and what it can do.  Continue Reading

• How to raise alerts from ABAP Proxy

  SAP provides a function called SALRT_CREATE_API that can raise alerts from ABAP. This SAP Developer Network post explains how to use this function.  Continue Reading

• How to transport table entries

  Ever wanted to save entries after a transaction and then transport them to different servers? This tip from the SAP Developer Network shows you how.  Continue Reading

• Happy 10th birthday, NetWeaver

  SAP NetWeaver is now ten years old. Analyst Dennis Byron reflects on NetWeaver's past and the strengths and weaknesses of SAP's approach in the middleware and service-oriented architecture (SOA) space.  Continue Reading

• Generic Web Dynpro Java table filter

  Want a SAP Web Dynpro filtering tool that's as easy to implement and to use as the Table Sorter Java Class? This article by Peter Vignet, reposted from SDN, provides such a tool.  Continue Reading

• Data modeling and database design in ABAP, part two

  Learn modeling techniques for database design and data modeling in ABAP with this multi-part series. Part two introduces the SAP structured entity relationship model (SERM).  Continue Reading

• Data modeling and database design in SAP ABAP, part one

  In this multi-part tip, Tobias Trapp presents data design and modeling in ABAP. The first installment also introduces the SAP Data Modeler.  Continue Reading

• Advanced Workflow features -- SWITCH

  In this SAP best practices tip, learn about a new SAP Workflow feature called SWITCH in the step Multiple Condition. This new feature carries a condition definition that is not available in the Workflow CASE step.  Continue Reading

• Converting IDocs to XML format

  In this tip, learn how to convert IDocs into XML format for use in the SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) and additional applications.  Continue Reading

• ALE Scenario Development Guide for SAP XI

  In this thorough introduction to ALE development, SDN contributor Kevin William introduces ALE configuration and various ALE scenarios.  Continue Reading

• How to use SAP's Web AS J2EE JMS Queue in Exchange Infrastructure

  This tip by SDN contributor William Li steps through how to create JMS queues you can use for XI scenarios with J2EE Visual Adminstrator without having to license MQSeries or SonicMQ.  Continue Reading

• Using SAP NetWeaver Business Intelligence for SAP Business Workflow Analysis

  In this tip by SDN contributor Ginger Gatling, learn how to create useful queries from the workflow BI data in your SAP NetWeaver 2004s system using Visual Composer.  Continue Reading

• SAP NetWeaver 2004s kernel updates explained -- Part II

  In the final part of a two-part series, SDN contributer Storm Archer III walks through processes for advanced kernel updates for scenarios like Java and Unix.  Continue Reading

• Calling MDM JAVA-API application (executable) from ABAP

  This tip provided by BV Pillai from SDN details how to call a MDM Java-API executable application from ABAP using the provided MDM TECH 5.5 add-on or workarounds.  Continue Reading

• Set up data encryption between RFC Client and Web AS ABAP with SNC

  Learn how to enable data encryption for RFC connections to ABAP back ends with this how-to guide for the Application Server developer.  Continue Reading

• How to create transaction variants in SAP to hide information

  Transaction Variants hide unwanted screens and fields in standard SAP programs. Learn two techniques to create them here.  Continue Reading

• SAP security audit log setup

  In this tip our upgrade/migration expert, Bert Vanstechelman, provides unorthodox uses for the Security Audit Log. Learn how to install this tool and use it to report resources necessary for the companies next upgrade and weigh transaction efforts.  Continue Reading

• How to replicate equipment on SAP using ALE and IDocs

  Ideally when you move master or transaction data from one system to another using ALE, the components that you need have already been defined. However, if some components are missing, you may be able to build them so that ALE can successfully manage...  Continue Reading

• How to create or change SAP tables without coding or debugging

  Learn this SAP shortcut on how to create or change SAP tables without going through SE16 coding and debugging.  Continue Reading

• How to reinstall the Support Package Manager from the command line in SAP Basis

  As of SAP Basis 3.0D, Support Packages are delivered to remove errors in important transactions. But what if something goes awry in the installation process? This tip has the solution.  Continue Reading

• Turning on/off partial field history in SAP GUI 6.40

  Prior to SAP GUI 6.40, turning on/off field history, via the Options menu was an all-or-nothing affair. As of version 6.40, however, it is possible to turn on/off the history for each individual field.  Continue Reading

• Creating neat, collapsible sub-screens for cleaner design

  Collapsible sub-screens are great in that they prevent clutter while not missing out on displaying important data. This code snippet makes it a snap!  Continue Reading

• Display locked and unlocked SAP transactions

  This tip offers a quick and easy way to display locked/unlocked transactions.  Continue Reading

• HR: See all EE Infotypes

  To see all the active infotypes for an employee without going into each infotype individually, use this transaction.  Continue Reading

• Close a hung session in SAP

  If you have multiple SAP sessions open from one system and one of them gets hung up on a transaction, you can use this transaction to end the one session.  Continue Reading

• Basis best practices: How to reset buffers

  Looking for a quick and easy way to reset the buffers? This tip tells you how!  Continue Reading

• Debugging LSMW

  You can debug any LSMW object program in the usual way by putting a hard breakpoint or soft breakpoint. Learn how in this handy tip!  Continue Reading

• Dynamic bar charts in Smart Forms

  Here's a neat trick for using the table node to create dynamic bar charts and graphs in Smart Forms.  Continue Reading

• Go-Live check

  Confused about the various checkpoints before and after a Go-Live? This handy tip walks you through the typical process so you know what to expect.  Continue Reading

• Case study -- Bank achieves more than 500% ROI in 8 months

  National Commercial Bank in Jamaica worked closely with a workforce optimization consulting firm to achieve more than 500% in eight months. The project also allowed the financial institution to effectively optimize internal processes and re-assign ...  Continue Reading

• How to send SAP reports in PDF format

  Sending SAP reports in PDF format can be a valuable tool to learn. This tip from SearchSAP.com reader will show you how.  Continue Reading

• Safeguarding the version database during a refresh of the development system

  Learn how to retain the version database after a system copy in this detailed step-by-step guide from administration guru Bert Vanstechelman.  Continue Reading

• Converting an internal SAP table into text with a delimiter

  Need to convert an internal SAP table into text with a delimiter? There's a quick and easy way -- learn how in this user-submitted developer tip.  Continue Reading

• Dynamic table copy

  Learn how to copy SAP information from a table in a production system to a table in a test system in this reader-submitted ABAP tip.  Continue Reading

• Fast deletion of SAP table content

  Need to quickly delete millions of records in an SAP table? Learn how with this user-submitted tip from SearchSAP.com.  Continue Reading

• Troubleshooting ABAP code errors

  Need to display information to help diagnose an error with ABAP code? Learn how in this tip from a SearchSAP.com contributor.  Continue Reading

• How to create a query for purchase document releases

  Need to create a query and generate a list of purchase document releases? Learn how in this user-submitted developer tip.  Continue Reading

• Add extra maintenance checks to an SAP table

  Need to add extra maintenance checks or code to an SAP table? Learn how in this user-submitted developer tip.  Continue Reading

• Converting a large number from text to numeric format in SAPscript

  Need help converting a large number from text to numeric format in SAPscript? Learn how in this user-submitted tip.  Continue Reading

• Understanding SAP NetWeaver process integration

  Looking for information on end-to-end process integration? Learn capabilities related to SAP NetWeaver process integration in this article, the third in a four-part installment from SAP.  Continue Reading

• SAP NetWeaver training using IT practices and scenarios

  Get the scoop on IT practices and IT scenarios -- what they are, and how you can use them to understand SAP NetWeaver. This is the first article in a four-part series from SAP.  Continue Reading

• A workaround for a forgotten SAP license

  Learn a workaround for a forgotten SAP license in this user-submitted tip.  Continue Reading

• Avoid pop-ups with a new printing method in Windows

  Looking for a new printing method in SAP that will allow users to avoid pop-ups in Windows? Check out this user-submitted tip.  Continue Reading

• Formatting currency in SAPscript

  Wondering how to format currency in SAPscript? A SearchSAP.com user describes the development process and provides sample code to help you accomplish this.  Continue Reading

• SAP BW: Top 10 best practices

  Looking for best practices for business warehouse (BW) applications? Janet Hutchinson, a BW expert from Wyeth Pharmeceuticals, gave a presentation at SAP TechEd '05 on ten ways to leverage BW in your enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Checklist: Quantifying Supply Chain Management benefits

  Checklist: Quantifying Supply Chain Management benefits  Continue Reading

• Copy user variant from one user to a new user

  Learn how to copy a user variant or layout from user to a new user. This user-submitted administrator tip will show you how.  Continue Reading

• Administrators, move favorites from one user to another

  Learn how administrators can move the favorites menu from one user to another user using function modules.  Continue Reading

• Download ABAP spools and SAPscript as PDF files

  Learn how to download ABAP spools and SAPscript as PDF files. This user-submitted tip provides sample code you can use to download a spool as a PDF.  Continue Reading