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MM02 - Changing material description

former_member998274 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:55:31 GMT

Hi...

I need to update the material description using EXCEL file.

Do you think is safe if I update MARA~maktx directly ?

Or I should call some function ? Not too sure any inter-related process in between or not.

Thanks.

Re: MM02 - Changing material description

Former Member — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:52:34 GMT

Hi,

Do a small BDC for T-code MM02, to update Material Description it will be in one shot you can complete it.

Its not fair to update MARA table directly, coz Material Description need to update in few more tables like MAKT.

Regards,

Suneel G

Re: MM02 - Changing material description

former_member438956 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:01:00 GMT

use the BAPI 'BAPI_MATERIAL_SAVEDATA' and change the material description.

Regards,

Anil N.

Re: MM02 - Changing material description

former_member998274 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:51:21 GMT

Thanks ...

What's the difference between LSMW and BDC ?

I think I need to write some codes for BDC. Right ?

Re: MM02 - Changing material description

Former Member — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:55:48 GMT

Hi ,

The difference bewteen the LSMW and BDC is in bdc u have to write the code and lsmw u have to perform some steps given by sap.

in bdc u can perofrm ur own logic wht evr way u want.

But for updating materila desc, i say the best way is to use the bapi , not hing else.

u can go with

BAPI_MATERIAL_SAVEDATA

u can check the same in se37 by passing the rqired fields and executing.

Regards

Rajendra

Re: MM02 - Changing material description

former_member998274 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:03:22 GMT

Ok, thanks .. I will check the BAPI method.

I completed the BDC but I have another dilemma which field to enable.

Since I am updating only the description, it should be the part ID and description. Right ?

CALL FUNCTION 'ZFM_UPDMATDESC'

EXPORTING

CTU = 'X'

MODE = 'N'

UPDATE = 'L'

GROUP =
USER =
KEEP =
HOLDDATE =
NODATA = '/'

MATNR_001 = wa_matdesc-matnr

KZSEL_01_002 = 'X'

MAKTX_01_003 = wa_matdesc-desc

" MEINS_004 = 'EA'

" MATKL_005 = '07'

IMPORTING
SUBRC =
TABLES
MESSTAB =

Re: MM02 - Changing material description

Former Member — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:39:06 GMT

Hi,

why you are using a custom function module?

just call the BAPI - BAPI_MATERIAL_SAVE_DATA.

Pass the required parameters.

for your case, pass,

1). HEADDATA - FOR SELECTING THE VIEW (BASIC VIEW - MUST )

2). CLIENT DATA AND CLIENT DATAX

and in tables you get the material description.

pass those values and check.

if you have doubt still, revert back.

Regards,

Sakthi sri.

Re: MM02 - Changing material description

Former Member — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:00:43 GMT

Hi friends,

I have a similar requirement i have to change material description of many materials

Also i need to change a few things in CLASSIFICATION VIEW .. does any one have any idea how can i make changes to CLASSIFICATION VIEW ??

I desperately need a solution.

Thanking you all in anticipation