1. Definition
· Selection variants allow users to save and reuse the selection criteria required to run a SAP report.
· The option to create selection variants is available in all SAP reports.
· In order to create background jobs a selection variant must be defined in order for the required selection criteria to be applied to the report.
· The use of selection variants for regular reports can save time, particular when combined with the use of background jobs.
As standard when selection criteria are saved in a selection variant the values are fixed and reapplied each time the variant is used to run a report. Often this gives the required result (eg when a cost centre report is run for a particular cost centre). However some selection criteria (eg date ranges) need to change each time a report is run. This can be achieved using Selection Variables2. Saving a Selection Variant
· Run a report and enter the required selection criteria.
· Press the Save button or use Goto>Variants>Save as Variant from the menu system.
· Enter a variant name and description.
· Press the Save button
3. Using a Selection Variant
· Run a report.
· Press the Get Variant button or use Goto>Variants>Get
· Select the variant from the list by double clicking the required variant.
· Run the report with the retrieved selection criteria.
4. Using Selection Variables
· Run a report and enter the required selection criteria.
· Press the Save button or use Goto>Variants>Save as Variant from the menu system.
· Enter a variant name and description.
· Tick the box "Selection Variant" (fourth from the left) against the field that requires variable selection criteria.
· Press the "Selection Variables" button
· Click the amber traffic light in the "D" (date) column, turning the traffic green.
· Select the required date variable from the drop down list (eg Previous Month).
· Press the Save button to save the selection variable
· Press the Save button to save the selection variant
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