SAP Community - User Interface

Why can't I send invoices in "Release Blocked Invoices"?

2024-08-06T11:37:43.712000+02:00

I'm trying to send Invoices out of the application "Release Blocked Invoices" (MRBR), but it's not working.

Can someone let me know where the problem can be?
The recipients are stored corectly in the system.

What is "Type" standing for?

UI SAP Business Client (NWBC) User Experience CRM Master Data

SAP Datasphere Graphical View experience

2024-08-08T10:26:58.703000+02:00

“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” - Confucius

In many occasions the experience of using the graphical views is ... frustrating.

When trying to "simplify" the processes, they end up being complicated and it is difficult to understand how they work.

One of the DSP editors, the graphical views of Data Builder, is characterized by not having a button bar to select what we want to insert in the view (as they occur in the Data Flows editor), the idea of this editor is that we use the drag and drop and when the editor needs it, it will ask us what we want to do.

An example would be when dragging a table with another one, here it does not know if we want to make a join or a union and it asks us. The problem is that it doesn't always ask .... you drag an object over another one and it makes a join, you want to make a ~~join~~ union, but the editor doesn't ... and of course it wins.

I do not know when it asks you and when not, I suppose that there will be a reason but I do not know it (there are no messages or logs), and to have to go dragging and dropping in different places to see when it gives you the option, it is frustrating.

So you spend half an hour doing a view, trying to make a union and even if at the end you get it and you have 3 paths in your UNION, you are a bit upset.
But, wait, you realize that you have to make one more change, remove one of the paths, and NOW the adventure begins....

How to remove one of the paths?
One of the few buttons we have on the taskbar is the delete object button (we can also use the DELETE key), so select the initial object of the path and delete them, easy, right? No ...

Removing the path, destroys the union, the output, etc.

Ok, this is why the UNDO was invented.

Let's try deleting instead from the beginning, from the end, removing objects from the union to the origin. Yes!

Happy? no. I had to "fake" and shorten a lot all the steps and attempts I had to make, which were much more than 2, and in my real case there are many more objects in the view.

In some occasions, UNION was not destroyed, but its operation was altered leaving more than 100 output fields (it has 73), or it left less fields, without a clear apparent reason.
So I have not stopped doing "undo" and testing, "undo" and testing... until it worked, I'm not even convinced that the success is because I started deleting from the side near the union, because I had to alter the original view so much that I'm sure that all the previous changes also affect it.

Doing it in graphical view took me an hour to add a union and remove another one, in a select SQL view it would have been less than 10 minutes.

In theory the use of graphical views EASES maintenance, but this is only true when it comes to adding or removing a field, if you start changing JOINS and UNIONS, everything starts to get complicated, it removes or puts fields that you did not want or just takes away (in the case of Joins) the field that should not, because it does not understand the logical difference of an OUTER or INNER join.
And finally the maintenance is COMPLICATED.

Update: If in addition sometimes after opening a view, there are changes of difficult justification, such as formulas that are modified, without going any further today has changed a calculated field that had the formula
CAST( baseprice_value * quantity AS DECIMAL(18, 2))
to
baseprice_value * quantity [object Object]
giving its corresponding error in the view, and having to check things to see which was the original formula.
All these things make me less and less confident in graphical views, and my recommendation is not to use them

Yes, life may be simple, but we complicate it.

How to Notify me when password expired

2024-08-29T08:31:29.994000+02:00

Hello community ,

i need to know if i can notify a user that his code is expiring in "N" days. (N=5 days for example)

I want to notify a user when Login In to the system if the password expiring in 5 Days , to Change it.

Can i do this ?

Thanks.

Is is possible to do quick sum up/average by selecting specific cells in SAP IBP Planner Workspace?

2024-09-02T12:57:52.060000+02:00

I would like to see sum up or average value of couple of cells selected, similar to Excel functionality, so, let's say if I have 100pcs in June and 30pcs in February - by selecting two months I would like to see 130 pcs calculated and displayed on the fly, not the whole KF total. Is it possible in web interface - Planner Workspace?

Thank you!

C4C Create Employees and Business Users using Odata

2024-09-18T13:47:55.581000+02:00

Hi,

In C4C is it possible to create employees and business users in C4C via odata? If so, which services can be used for this and how would the passwords be set.

(Our use case is to be able to create users automatically as a result of a user request form being filled in - the development for the application form that the user would fill in would be done by us if there are odata services that can support this). Thanks,

How to Enable SolMan Incident Approval Directly from Email in SAP Solution Manager?

2024-09-18T18:23:27.392000+02:00

Hello everyone,

In SAP Solution Manager, when a user creates a ticket, an email notification is automatically sent to the department manager for approval. Currently, the department manager needs to log into SAP Solution Manager to change the ticket status from 'Open' to 'Release.'

I want to enhance this process so that the department manager can approve the ticket directly from the email notification itself. Specifically, when the manager clicks 'Approve' in the email, the ticket status in SAP Solution Manager should automatically update from 'Open' to 'Release.'

My questions are:

How can I integrate this functionality with the email triggered by SAP Solution Manager?
Is it feasible to implement this kind of email-based approval within SAP Solution Manager?

Any guidance or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

How to Create Custom Fiori Tiles in SAP

2024-09-24T13:08:59.400000+02:00

Creating Fiori tiles in SAP is an essential task for consultants looking to enhance the user interface and streamline transaction processes. In this blog post, I will guide you through the step-by-step process of creating custom Fiori tiles for transactions, using a role as an example. This post will include both the creation of catalogs and spaces for the tiles, and I’ll share important tips to help ensure smooth implementation.

Introduction

SAP Fiori tiles provide an intuitive and user-friendly way to access SAP transactions. In this tutorial, we’ll be creating a Fiori tile for the IW38 transaction, which is accessible by the Y_MAINT_ELECTRICIAN role. The steps covered in this guide will take you through the process of creating the necessary roles, catalogs, pages, and target mappings.

Steps to Create a Custom Fiori Tile

1. Create Business Roles and Check Authorizations
Before creating the tile, ensure that you have defined your business role and that it has access to the necessary transactions. In this example, we are using the role Y_MAINT_ELECTRICIAN, which already has access to the IW38 transaction.

2. Create a Customizing Request
You need to create a customizing request in the DEV system, as this request will later be transported to the QAS and PRD clients.

3. Run Transaction /n/UI2/FLPCM_CUST
Open the SAP GUI and run the transaction /n/UI2/FLPCM_CUST.

Once inside, click on the “Open in Designer” button to start configuring the Fiori tile.

4. Assign the Request
In the designer, click the settings button to assign your previously created customizing request.

5. Select Your Request
Find the customizing request you created earlier and select it.

6. Create a Catalog
Now, let’s create the catalog for the Fiori tile. In the bottom left corner, click the “+” icon to add a new catalog.

Enter the title, description, and catalog ID.

7. View Catalog Details
After creating the catalog, you will see two buttons: Tiles and Target Mapping. These options are essential for further configuration.

8. Create the Tile
To begin creating your custom Fiori tile, click the Create Tile button. This will open a new window for tile configuration.

9. Choose a Tile Template
For this example, we’ll select the template for Static Tiles, which is commonly used for transactions that don’t require dynamic content.

10. Fill in Tile Information
Now, it’s time to populate the tile with relevant data.

In the General section, enter the title, subtitle, keywords (use the transaction code here), and any icon you want to use.
In the Navigation section, specify the Semantic Object, Action, and Parameters. This information can be found on the fioriappslibrary.hana.ondemand.com by searching for the transaction code.
Once all fields are filled, click Save.

11. Visualize the Tile
At this stage, you will see a visual representation of your custom Fiori tile.

12. Create Target Mapping
Now, switch to the Target Mapping tab and create a target mapping for your tile.

Click the Create Target Mapping button to proceed.

13. Enter Target Mapping Details
Similar to tile creation, you will need to enter the Semantic Object, Action, and Parameters. Additionally, check the appropriate boxes for device types (such as desktop, tablet or phone) to ensure compatibility. Save your changes when done.

14. Run Transaction /N/UI2/FLP
After the catalog is set up, you will need to create spaces and pages for the Fiori tile. Run the transaction /n/UI2/FLP and open the Manage Launchpad Spaces tile.

15. Create a Space
Click the Create button to define a new space and enter the necessary information. You can create a page from this screen as well. Don’t forget to assign your request number here.

16. Assign the Catalog and Space to a Role
Now that both the catalog and space have been created, assign them to your role. Run the transaction PFCG to open the role and add the catalog and space.

17. Edit the Launchpad Page
Run the Manage Launchpad Pages tile and navigate to the page you created earlier.

Find the page and click on Edit button.
You can add sections to the page, and by clicking the Add button, you can specify which section should contain your tile.

18. Final Tile Display
Your Fiori tile is now complete, and you should see it displayed in the assigned section.

Conclusion

Now that you’ve successfully created a custom Fiori tile, you can transport the request and implement the tile within your SAP environment. Custom Fiori tiles are a great way to simplify the user experience, and this process allows you to tailor the SAP Fiori Launchpad to meet your specific business needs. If you encounter any issues during the process, double-check the authorizations and parameters to ensure accuracy.

Feel free to comment with any questions or additional tips related to Fiori tile creation.

Issue LSMW using batch with transaction FB41

2024-09-27T15:45:03.036000+02:00

Hi all,

I'm creating a LSMW using batch input with transaction FB41.

I'm using a transaction i created (see attach 02).

the field COMPTEUR is used for creating a new document.

but it doesn't work, as the lsmw creates a file with 836 postings instead of one with 418 postings of 2 lines.

i may have some postings with more than 2 lines.

what should i do for having one posting for each COMPTEUR code ?

thanks.

How to use Parameterized CDS view for Exposed association

2024-09-30T17:17:31.296000+02:00

Hi,

I am creating a Fiori List report with object page.
If I click on any record from List report it should navigate to object page for that record. But in my case the association to object page is from a Parameterized CDS view.

Below are CDS views

define view entity ZC_MATERIAL_GRP_INVENTORY
    as select from ZI_MATERIAL_GRP_TP2 as a
    association [0..*] to ZC_nav_material_gropping as _gropping on _gropping.Plant = $projection.Plant and 
_gropping.LU = $projection.LU 
{
  key a.MaterialGroupL1L5,
  key a.Plant,
  key a.LU,
      a.MaterialGroup                       as ProductGroup,

      /* Associations */
       _gropping

}

And view ZC_nav_material_gropping has Parameter "p_plusdays"

define view entity ZC_nav_material_gropping
  with parameters
    @EndUserText.label: 'Next Days'
    @Consumption.defaultValue: '14'
    p_plusdays : int1
  as select from ZI_Material_Groupping( p_plusdays: 14 )
{
  key Plant,
  key MaterialGroup                       as ProductGroup,
  key LU,
      CurrentStock,
      some more fields...
}

List page is loading correctly but when it navigate to object page it do not show anything:
Below is object page:

So, wanted to know how to pass parameter to an exposed association?

Regards,
Prince

SAC icons have disappeared from menu

2024-10-22T15:17:59.382000+02:00

Hi all,

We faced an issue with SAC Interface from today. Icons from the menu have disappeared.

Below are the screens, do you have any idea what can be the reason of this?

Thank you.

reset user password through command line

2024-12-06T11:39:13.090000+01:00

Hello,

My SAP server works on windows and using S4/Hana DB and I'm trying to reset user's password through command line.

I've found that it is possible by using R3trans command and prepared password_reset.txt file as below;

export
client=400
user=username
password=123456

and run this command;

R3trans -w password_reset.log password_reset.txt

but it gives me this output

4 ETW000 R3trans version 6.26 (release 777 - 19.06.24 - 15:07:06).
4 ETW000 unicode enabled version
4 ETW000 ===============================================
4 ETW000 
4 ETW000 date&time   : 06.12.2024 - 13:31:45
4 ETW000 control file: password_reset.txt
4 ETW000 > export
4 ETW000 > client=400
4 ETW000 > user=SONERCTEST
4 ETW000 > password=123456
4 ETW000 R3trans was called as follows: R3trans -w password_reset.log password_reset.txt
3WETW000 obsolete R3trans option ignored: USER=SONERCTEST (line 3).
4 ETW000 
2EETW000 error when reading the R3trans controlfile
2EETW000 unknown option PASSWORD = yes at line 4, symbol "=".
2EETW000 error when reading the R3trans controlfile
2EETW000 syntax error at line 4, symbol "123456".

What am i doing wrong here?

Using Links to execute UI rules

2025-01-09T13:23:56.033000+01:00

Hi experts

I have UI built for custom MDF, that is used in Onboarding Personal Data Collection.

I'm attempting to add a link. There are two types: "Open URL" and "Execute UI Rules". The "open URL" ones work fine, but the links I have added to execute a UI rules don't seem to trigger. I wonder if these type of inks are supported in ONB?

Thanks

Account is currently blocked by user RFC_ALE during IDOC creation

2025-01-14T09:53:14.418000+01:00

Hi ALE/IDOC guys,

Please kindly provide some comments or suggestions on my locking error below:

Account is currently blocked by user RFC_ALE.

This kind of error does not occur all the time, but it was encountered by my teammate once.

What is the root cause of this and if you experienced this before, how were you able to avoid this error?

Let me know guys.

Newcloudguy

Find SAP Settings Screen

2025-02-18T15:09:06.759000+01:00

Good Morning All,

I had stumbled across the below/attached settings screen while accessing Fiori and can no longer find it.
Would somebody be able to help me identify how to get back to this screen?

Thanks,

Chris

MDG-M Standard Fields are not editable

2025-03-31T13:48:34.653000+02:00

Hello,

I am experiencing an issue with UIBB Standard Fields. In the Basic Data section under General Data, I can maintain certain fields. However, in the Plant: Purchasing section under General Data, all fields are read-only. I have already checked the UIBB settings, and they appear to be correct.

I have included screenshots comparing a field from Basic Data and a field from Plant: Purchasing.

Thank you!

Best regards,

ReiBasic DataMaterial Type FieldPlant PurchasingPurchasing Group Field

Create Control dynamically in loop using SAP Screen Personas

2025-04-14T23:11:39.690000+02:00

Hi Gurus,

I am looking for help, to create control (Button) OR repeat a Template (Button + Text) dynamically based on data return from Backend system in JSON format using SAP Screen Personas.

Please help...

Thanks-

Edit button not grayed out in edit mode

2025-05-15T13:06:05.740000+02:00

Hello,

When the search action is performed, the edit action is triggered as well. The issue I'm facing is that the Edit button remains active (not grayed out), which makes it unclear to the user whether they are in edit mode or not.

In the standard version of the app, this behavior seems to be handled correctly. Unfortunately, I don't have access to the standard app to compare the implementation and identify what might be missing.

Do you have any idea how to control the button state appropriately?

Thanks in advance,
George

Drop Down Box Entry Removal

2025-06-17T16:31:13.488000+02:00

Is there a way to remove selections from a drop down box? ECC 6.0 will add manual entries to the drop-down box and they will stay until there have been enough entries after that to knock it off the list. If I enter a typo in a field where there should only ever be one entry, like the Z below, it will stay there indefinitely, and I have to click around it each time I want to choose the correct entry of Z1. It gets inconvenient pretty quickly when doing these changes en masse. Thanks for any tips!

UDF ValidRule in ServiceLayer

2025-06-17T20:14:03.236000+02:00

Hello All!
I'm trying to create a collection of requests through ServiceLayer to create UDTs and UDF of a solution we're implementing from one company (DEMO) to another (PRODUCTION, another server). However some UDF were created with ValidRules, but when I check the odata from UserFieldsMD those rules do not appear, so I don't know how to implement them in another company without creating a TransactionNotification block or entering the GUI to manually change it.

We're using SAP Business One for HANA, version 10.0 (10.00.190) FP 2202

Any ideas?

Error on Logout event from SAP Build Work Zone in SAPUI5 page

2025-06-17T21:39:30.559000+02:00

I am trying to attach a callback to the Logout event from the SAP Build Work Zone in my SAPUI5 application, to then request a logout in my approuter application. This is the logic I added to enable the event:

// UI5 Component
export default class Component extends UIComponent {
	//...
	public init(): void {
		//...

		// Log out when the user clicks the logout button in the shell header (BWZ)
		Container.attachLogoutEvent(() => {
			console.log("Logout event triggered, redirecting to logout endpoint.");
			window.location.replace('/do/logout');
		}, false)
	}
}

The callback is working on my local tests, and I can see the log message on the console. However, when I try to do same thing inside our SAP Build Work Zone subscription, the callback doesn't run and we see a error message:

After investigating the source files I notices this error happens when the Logout Event is being created and a deprecated part of the code executes. I wasn't able to find any configurations on SAP Build Work Zone that would fix it, but I might have missed something?

Has anyone else seen this error before? How can I contact the SAP Build Work Zone team to get support?

Thanks