Use
The ABAP List Viewer (ALV) standardizes the use of lists in the SAP System.
The ALV Grid Control was developed on the basis of the ALV Classic, and has now taken its place.
There are currently two types of ALV grid controls:
Features
Not all lists in the SAP System use the full range of ABAP List Viewer functions. Some lists use special functions that extend beyond the normal range of the ABAP List Viewer.
The following table lists ALV functions with their respective icons.
The functions are identical in both modes. The difference consists in the icons used to access them.
Function |
Icon | |
Full-screen mode |
Screen element mode | |
Choose detail |
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Find |
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Sort: Ascending order Descending order |
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Set and delete filter |
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Display and delete totals |
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Display and delete subtotals |
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Choose display variant |
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Change current display variant |
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Save display variant |
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ABC analysis |
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Spreadsheet |
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Word processing |
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Print list |
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Print preview |
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Send list |
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Save list as local file |
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Additional Information
Navigation
Navigating in the ListColumns and Rows
Selecting Columns Selecting Rows Changing Column Width Optimizing Column Width Swapping Columns Displaying and Hiding FieldsDetail
Choosing DetailSearching
Finding TermsSorting
Sorting in Ascending or Descending Order ABC AnalysisFilters
Setting and Deleting FiltersTotals and Subtotals
Displaying and Deleting Totals Displaying and Deleting SubtotalsDisplay Variants
Display VariantsChoosing Display Variants
Defining the Current Display Variant
Saving Display Variants
Managing Display Variants
Spreadsheets
SpreadsheetsText Processing
Text ProcessingPrinting
Printing and Print PreviewSending
Sending the List as a DocumentExporting
Transferring the List to a Local File
