Conversion with the File Layout (SAP Library

Conversion with the File Layout

Use

Layout conversion converts the export file to another format that has been defined in the file layout. You use this function to run the conversion program.

Features

The following parameters can be used:

Input file

The name of the file to be converted, in other words the export file created by the export program.

Output file

The name of the output export file. The converted export file is written to this file.

Additional export files 1 to 4

The file names used if particular blocks are to be written to an additional file.

Append on export files

The Toolbox adds the specified file or files to the current conversion output.

If you do not activate this parameter and the specified file(s) already exist, the system will overwrite the existing file(s).

Log

Detailed information on the conversion procedure.

Update

If the parameter is flagged, the system writes the output file to the TemSe file.

If the parameter is not flagged, the system performs a test run.

Prerequisites

Before you can convert the layout, the Interface Toolbox must have successfully exported the data.

For more information on exports, see Export Program.

You must also generate the program for the file layout according to the definitions set for blocks, structures, and fields.

For more information, see Generating the File Layout.

Activities

Convert the file layout