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Maintain
variables
In this work step, you can define variables and
allocate them to a set. Furthermore, you change, display and delete already
existing variables.
You can use variables in sets instead of an
individual value or another set.
A variable always refers to a particular field.
You must therefore specify the name of this field when creating a
variable.
A distinction is made between the following
types of variables:
A value variable
stands for a single value.
A formula variable
consists of a formula with which you can determine the value of a
variable.
You can only use
formula variables in basic sets.
A set variable
stands for a set.
You can only use set
variables in multi sets.
When you maintain variables, you can make the
following specifications:
You can specify a
reference variable.
You then copy from
this variable when you want to create a new variable.
You must enter a
text in the input template for the general data which describes the meaning or
the contents of the variables.
This text is used
for the definition of sets and in the Report Writer.
If you select this
field in the input template for the general data, the parameter ID that
belongs to the specified field name is set as SET/GET parameter.
If you do not select
this field, the default value of the reference variable is used.
Actions
1. Enter a
variable name.
2. Enter the
table and the name of the field you are referring to.
Note
If you do not enter
a table or a field, you must specify a reference variable.
3. Select a
variable type.
4. Press
ENTER.
You branch to the
input template for the general data on the variable.
5. Determine
the general data.
6. Save the
variable.
Note for
transport
Variables are transferred into the productive
system by using a special Customizing function designed for them. How to
proceed is described in the
Description under the Implementation Guides "Special
Ledger".
Additional
Information
Further notes on how to
Maintain variables are in the Implementation Guides under
"Special Ledger".