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 Setting the Output Type

Use

In this part of the report definition, you can decide how the report is to be displayed. The output type that you choose for the purpose of report definition is only a default setting here. When you execute the report, the output type chosen by you is already selected. However, you can deviate from this default setting and choose a different output type for the report.

Prerequisites

To use output type "graphical report output", an up-to-date SAP GUI (version 4.6 or higher) must be installed on the presentation server.

To use output type "XXL" one of the spreadsheet programs supported by XXL must be installed on the presentation server.

Procedure

  • Graphical report output

    1. Choose the combination of output areas you require from this list.

    2. If you have chosen a combination containing an info area, you must also choose the HTML template which you want to be displayed in the report header.

    The system only displays HTML templates which have been stored in the SAP system using the Business Document Navigator. You can use either the standard template or a modified one. For information on how to create an HTML template and store it in the SAP system, see Defining HTML Templates .

  • Classic drilldown report

    1. Decide which list type you want to appear as the basic list when the report is executed. This setting also determines the list type of the report if it is executed in the background using background processing.

    2. In the Layout group box, decide whether the report is to have headers and footers. If required, choose Maintain to edit the text which you wish to display in the header and footer.

    3. Go to the Options tab page and make further settings in the Print Layout group box, to set the print view for the report.

  • Object list

    You do not need to make any more entries. Note that the data import option Read for each navigation step is not suitable for reports of this kind.

  • XXL

    You do not need to make any more entries. Note that the data import option Read for each navigation step is not suitable for reports of this kind.

    Output type XXL is different to all other output types in that the report list is not prepared and displayed by the system. Instead, it is transferred directly to a spreadsheet program on the presentation server.

Result

Once you have set the output type, you need to save your entries. You can then execute the report with the new settings you have chosen.