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Use

The user can export the ALV output that is currently being displayed in different file formats:

  • Microsoft Excel

    The user can trigger the export of the current data to Microsoft Excel using the Export button.

    For more information, see Exporting to Microsoft Excel

  • Adobe Acrobat

    A PDF version that is optimized for printing is created when the user selects the Print Version button.

    For more information, see Print version

  • Crystal Reports

    Display in Crystal Reports is made possible to the user using the Display as dropdown list box. Display in Crystal Reports replaces the table display.

    For more information, see Display with Crystal Reports

  • BEx Analyzer

    In addition, you can make it possible for the user to export the ALV output to the BEx Analyzer. You cannot however make any further specifications about the result.

    The following requirements must be met:

    • Ensure that a SAP NetWeaver Application Server is installed with usage type BI Java. This means that the BEx Analyzer is also available.

    • In Customizing execute the IMG activityMaintain Web Dynpro ABAP-Specific Settings under Start of the navigation path SAP Web Application Server Next navigation step SAP List Viewer (ALV) End of the navigation path.

      Set the Allow Export Function BEx Analyzer flag.

Note

Columns of the ALV display that contain the cell variants were excluded from the export if the variant selection takes place at cell level.

For more information, see SAP Note 1399946 Information published on SAP site