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Procedure

  1. Create an expression:
    1. In BRFplus workbench, go to the application where you want to create your expression for data retrieval.

    2. Right-click the application, and choose Start of the navigation path Create Next navigation step Expression Next navigation step Retr. BOPF BO Data End of the navigation path.

    3. Enter the required data. Choose the Create and Navigate to Object pushbutton.

  2. Add the header details and the input key:
    1. Enter the business object and node details. Expand the root attributes to display all the attributes of the node.

    2. Choose the icon next to Keys, and select Create. In the Type field, select Table. Select the Is Reusable checkbox and choose the Create and Navigate to Object pushbutton.

    3. In the DDIC Binding field, select Current object should be bound. Enter the DDIC table type.

    4. Save and activate the expression. Select the Include Referenced Objects checkbox.

  3. If required, add association attributes as follows.
    1. Select your newly created expression and expand the attributes.

    2. Select the appropriate option from the Add Node by Association list.

      The system adds the association node as a child of the existing root node.

  4. Create a result data object from a selection of fields as follows.
    1. Expand the attributes of the expression in which you want to create the result data object.

    2. In the Field of Result Data Object field, enter a name for each of the fields you want to include in the result data object.

    3. Choose the icon next to Data Object, and select Generate from Field Selection.

    4. Enter a structure and table name, then save and activate the expression.

    You can also follow this process to add fields from additional associations to the result data object:

Example

The BRFplus application /BOFU/FDT_TEST contains example expressions and example functions for this expression type.

Next Steps

For more information about BRFplus, see Start of the navigation path SAP NetWeaver Library  Next navigation step SAP NetWeaver by Key Capability Next navigation step Application Platform by Key Capability Next navigation step Business Services Next navigation step Business Rules Framework plus End of the navigation path