Start Broadcaster (SAP Library - Business Intelligence)

Start Broadcaster

Use

Using the Start Broadcaster command (LAUNCH_BROADCASTER), you can call the BEx Broadcaster. The current variable assignment and navigational state are passed to the Broadcaster. Depending on the parameterization, the Broadcaster is started with the object (such as the query or report) to be distributed. If nothing else is defined, the standard Web template for broadcasting (0BROADCASTING_TEMPLATE70) that is set in Customizing, is called.

Note

You can specify your own standard Web template for broadcasting in Customizing with the following path: SAP Customizing Implementation Guide→ SAP NetWeaver → Business Intelligence →Reporting-Relevant Settings → Settings for Information Broadcasting→ Set Standard Web Templates.

Command Parameters

The following table outlines the command parameters in the same sequence that they appear in the command wizard when you insert the command:

Parameter

Description

Type of BI Object (START_OBJECT_TYPE):

You use this parameter to specify which BI object the Broadcaster is to start with. You have the following options:

● Current Web Template (EMPTY)

If you choose this option, the Broadcaster starts with the current Web template.

● Data Provider

(QUERY_VIEW_DATA_PROVIDER_REF)

If you chose this option, you specify a reference to a data provider. The Broadcaster starts with the query view that is based on the data provider.

● Report (ITEM_REF)

If you chose this option, you specify a reference to a Report Web item. The Broadcaster starts with the report referenced in this Web item.

Start As Wizard (START_WIZARD)

Using this parameter, you specify whether the Broadcaster is to be started as a wizard. If you want to start the Broadcaster as a wizard, you must also set the Distribution Type (DISTRIBUTION_TYPE) parameter.

You can choose from the following distribution types:

● Broadcast E-mail (MAIL)