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Generating MD5 hash value for flat file

Former Member — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:28:22 GMT

Hi!

I need to generate a MD5 hash value for a .txt file. I have used function MD5_CALCULATE_HASH_FOR_CHAR but the hash generated is different from the hash I can generate for the file using other programs in windows.

I think that the content of the file in sap and the content of the file in .txt changes due to intros and new pages in .txt.

¿Has anyone been able to generate the correct hash value before creating the .txt?

I have tryed to upload it after creating it, but the hash I get is the same as the hash I got before creating it, logically.

Thank you!

Paola

Re: Generating MD5 hash value for flat file

Former Member — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:23:00 GMT

Hi everybody!

I have solved my own problem. The solution:

- Download the .txt file

- Upload the .txt file BUT as BIN.

- Calculate the hash code using function MD5_CALCULATE_HASH_FOR_RAW.

I have posted this in case someone has the same problem!.

Cheers,

Paola

Re: Generating MD5 hash value for flat file

SuhaSaha — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:24:12 GMT


> Hi everybody!
> I have posted this in case someone has the same problem!.

Hello Paola,

I think this should be the spirit.

Good luck !!

Suhas

Re: Generating MD5 hash value for flat file

Sandra_Rossi — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:12:01 GMT


> > Paola del Giorgio wrote:
> > > Hi everybody!
> > > I have posted this in case someone has the same problem!.
> I think this should be the spirit.
>

And one best thing would be to look at answers in the forum before posting (just look for MD5 and you have the answer)

Re: Generating MD5 hash value for flat file

Former Member — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:34:57 GMT

Sorry Sandra, but the answer to my specific question was NOT in the forum. I know, because I searched for it. If you are going to make this kind of comments, please recheck.

Thank you,

Paola

Re: Generating MD5 hash value for flat file

Sandra_Rossi — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:50:51 GMT


> Sorry Sandra, but the answer to my specific question was NOT in the forum. I know, because I searched for it. If you are going to make this kind of comments, please recheck.

I made this answer because I had already answered that a few months ago:

ETC ETC etc etc etc

Re: Generating MD5 hash value for flat file

Former Member — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:11:25 GMT

You are right Sandra. My mistake was to limit my search to the last 90 days. In any case, I think it is more helpfull and constructive to redirect a person than to engage in this kind of dispute. We participate in this forum to help and be helped.

Best regards,

Paola

Re: Generating MD5 hash value for flat file

Sandra_Rossi — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:43:48 GMT

You are right Paola, I apologize, I have definitely a problem with my tone of voice The 90 days default is not a good idea!

Re: Generating MD5 hash value for flat file

Former Member — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:46:53 GMT

No problem! Next time I will try and remember to eliminate the 90 days limit =D

Have a good day,

Paola