Standard Functions of ALV and Presettings

Definition

The ALV offers a wide-range of standard functions. Some of the functions are initially activated and you can activate or deactivate some in Customizing (transaction code SIMGH ) for SAP Web Application Server under Start of the navigation path SAP List Viewer (ALV) Next navigation step Maintain Web Dynpro ABAP-Specific Settings End of the navigation path .

You need the ALV Configuration Model to preset standard functions and for all other configuration options.

Standard Functions Initially Activated

Function	Configuration + Customizing	Interface Methods	Visualization for User
Sorting	The ALV display is initially not sorted, the user can sort both using the column title and in the settings dialog box.	`SET_SORT_COMPLEX_ALLOWED` `SET_SORT_HEADERCLICK_ALLOWED`	Sorting tab page in settings dialog box Sorting using the symbol in the column title
Filters		`SET_FILTER_COMPLEX_ALLOWED` `SET_FILTER_FILTERLINE_ALLOWED`	Filters tab page in settings dialog box Displaying filter sequence using a button
Print with PDF	Printing is only possible when there is a Java server. Can be deactivated in Customizing .	`SET_PDF_ALLOWED`	Print Version tab page in settings dialog box Print Version button in the toolbar
Export to Excel	Preferred format for table calculation can be set in Customizing	`SET_EXPORT_ALLOWED`	Entry Export to Excel in button menu Export
List Display with Crystal Reports	Can be activated and deactivated in Customizing . If it is activated there then it cannot be deactivated in the program.	Methods for permitting the display inplace: `SET_CR_INPLACE_ALLOWED`	Crystal Reports entry in the Display tab.
Configuring Personalization Options
Visibility of the Settings Dialog Box	If the settings dialog box is blocked for the user, then the other personalization options are not visible for the user, even if you have activated it.	`SET_DIALOG_SETTINGS_ALLOWED`	Visibility of the button that makes it possible to display the settings dialog box.
Personalization of the Column Display		`SET_COLUMN_SELECTION_ALLOWED`	Column Selection tab page
Personalization of View		`SET_DISPLAY_SETTINGS_ALLOWED`	Display tab page
Save and Select View by User		`SET_VIEW_LIST_ALLOWED`	Dropdown list box for selecting a View Save as... button in the settings dialog box
Quick-Saving Views		`SET_VIEW_QUICK_SAVE_ALLOWED`	Displaying the quick-save button in the toolbar

Standard Functions Initially Deactivated

The following functions are not available in the standard setting: They can either be activated in Customizing or using ALV Configuration Model .

Function	Configuration + Customizing	Methods/Interfaces in ALV Configuration Model	Visualization for User
Editability	Handling Interaction in Editable ALV	Methods for canceling read-only protection: `IF_SALV_WD_TABLE_SETTINGS~SET_READ_ONLY`
Calculation	Calculating (Aggregation)	`IF_SALV_WD_STD_FUNCTIONS~SET_AGGREGATION_ALLOWED`	Calculation tab page
Modeling Areas	The modeling areas above and below the table are initially visible but are not defined. You can implement these areas. Header and Footer Areas	`IF_SALV_WD_TABLE_SETTINGS~SET_TOP_OF_LIST_VISIBLE` `IF_SALV_WD_TABLE_SETTINGS~SET_END_OF_LIST_VISIBLE`	No settings options
Display as Business Graphic	Prerequisites: Java server must be available: Can be deactivated in Customizing Table Data as Business Graphic	`IF_SALV_WD_STD_FUNCTIONS~SET_GRAPHIC_ALLOWED`	Graphic settings on Display tab
Export to BEx Analyzer	Can be activated in Customizing and then needs to be permitted in the program.	`IF_SALV_WD_STD_FUNCTIONS~BEX_ANALYZER_ALLOWED`	Entry BEx Analyzer in dropdown listbox Export
BI Broadcasting		`IF_SALV_WD_STD_FUNCTIONS~BI_BROADCASTING_ALLOWED`	Send button in the toolbar
Display Table as Hierarchy		`IF_SALV_WD_STD_FUNCTIONS~SET_HIERARCHY_ALLOWED`	Hierarchy check box and dialog box for defining the hierarchy columns on the Display tab.
Row Number Display		`IF_SALV_WD_STD_FUNCTIONS~SET_COUNT_RECORDS_ALLOWED`	Count Table Entries check box on Calculation tab.
Configuring Personalization Options
Selecting the table view as a graphic or Crystal Report.	The dropdown list box is not visible for the user if either graphic and/or Crystal Reports are activated, even when you activate this function.	`IF_SALV_WD_STD_FUNCTIONS~SET_DISPLAY_AS_ALLOWED`	Dropdown List Box for Selecting Display
Fixing Columns to Right and Left Table Side		`SET_FIXED_COLS_LEFT_ALLOWED` `SET_FIXED_COLS_RIGHT_ALLOWED`	Defining number of fixed columns on Column Selection tab.