In process data requests for R/3 PI sheets, you first need to specify the type of the process data request. You can choose one of the following types:

• Simple data request:
  In this case, you can request one message of a specific message category. In the PI sheet, individual entry fields are provided for the message data to be specified.

• Repeated data request:
  In this case, you can request several messages of different categories. In the PI sheet, several messages can be created for every message category requested. The message data to be recorded is maintained in a table.

In the case of repeated data requests you also have the following options:

• Minimum number of table lines:
  You can specify the minimum number of table lines required in the table in which you maintain the requested values. In the PI sheet, you can only sign the corresponding processing step after these lines have been filled in.

• Maximum number of table lines:
  You can specify the maximum number of lines permitted. If these lines have been filled in, the system will not offer another line in the PI sheet.

Assign the following characteristics to suit your requirements: