Using Text Symbols in Process Instructions

You can use text symbols to refer to the value of another characteristic from within a long or short text (or from an alphanumeric characteristic value).

You can use text symbols, for example:

In process parameters, to insert the name of the primary resource in the control instruction

In process data requests for goods issue postings, to insert the name of the material in the input request

The system replaces the text symbol with the corresponding characteristic value when you:

Trigger automatic characteristic value assignment in the process order

Create the control recipe that contains the process instruction in the process order

Requirements

The text field is long enough and can accommodate the text symbol.

In addition, one of the following requirements is met:

The value of the characteristic to which the text symbol refers can be assigned automatically in the process order.

You maintain a process data request or process calculation formula. The characteristic to which the text symbol refers is assigned as a message characteristic in the same process instruction.

The process instruction assistant does not support text symbols that refer to the value of a control characteristic.

Activities

Inserting text symbols in short texts in the process instruction assistant

1. In the short text, place the cursor where you want to insert the text symbol.

2. Choose Edit -> Insert -> Text symbol.

3. A list containing all characteristics to which you can refer is displayed.

4. Position the cursor on the characteristic you want to use and choose Continue.

5. The system inserts the text symbol where you positioned the cursor.

Inserting text symbols in the SAPscript editor or on the characteristic overview

Manually insert the text symbol using the following syntax:

In characteristics whose values can be assigned automatically:

& <characteristic name in capital letters> & (without blanks)

In message characteristics assigned to the same process instruction:

& <four-digit sort number assigned to the characteristic in the process instruction> & (without blanks)

Inserting text symbols in the PC editor

1. Place the cursors on the position in the text where you want to insert the text symbol.

2. Choose Edit -> Insert command.

3. Select the Symbols entry.

4. Enter the text symbol in the corresponding input field.

Use the same syntax as in the SAPscript editor.

5. Choose Continue.

The text symbol is inserted in the text as a command.