Tips

Tips

• 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

• Finding BADIs you can use

  This will show you how to find BADIs in a transaction and whether or not they are reserved for SAP use.  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

• Improving performance with ABAP Objects in SAP Workflow

  Using Object Oriented ABAP in SAP Workflow will provide improved performance over a traditional Business Object Repository (BOR) approach.  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