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can i modify data element txz01?

Former Member — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:25:15 GMT

Dear Experts

Our users want us to modify length of purchase order material description to 120,can i modify data element txz01 and set length to 120? could you please give me some advice.

Looking forward to your reply.

Best Regards,

Merry

Re: can i modify data element txz01?

Former Member — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:52:27 GMT

Hi,

I think we should not change a data element to increase length, it contains risk that we cannot control.


When making changes to existing data elements, keep in mind that any number of dependent objects may be affected. You can find out what effect a change has by choosing Utilities -> Where-used list.

regards,

Re: can i modify data element txz01?

Former Member — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:10:20 GMT

Hi,

You canot modify the lengh of the data element..and its not desirable.. even if you chnage it.. it will affect in all the objects where this data element used.

Regards,

Kiran

Re: can i modify data element txz01?

Former Member — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:53:39 GMT

Hello,

I think we can make use of some other data element for material description with length 120 (or create a new data element of length 120) , instead of making changes to the existing one txz01. As it can affect the other places where this data element is being used.

Hope this helps you!

Regards,

MM Jaffer.

Re: can i modify data element txz01?

Former Member — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:14:14 GMT

Adding fields to standard table is not recommended, it may cause system dump.

But check at , it mention to add new field to EKPO

Re: can i modify data element txz01?

Former Member — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:19:54 GMT

Yes. Before changing the standard objects just go through the ABAP Dictionary documentation called Making Changes to Tables . You can also create appends for tables and structures with the Modification Assistant (see Modifying Tables and Structures).

You should also consult the sections General development organization sapurl_link_0007_0004_0005 and Notes on modifying the standard sapurl_link_0007_0005_0005 before modifying to the standard.

Re: can i modify data element txz01?

Former Member — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:45:16 GMT

Don't even think about it...create customizing append to necessary table, adding field ZZTXZ01 with your proper data element and domain, or create long text. Anytime a user wants a SAP Standard field/data element/domain changed, it's time to wave a red flag...never a good outcome from doing this, IMHO.

Re: can i modify data element txz01?

Former Member — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:05:22 GMT

Changing standard data element is never a recomended approach.

Instead createa new field in the tables that you want the description.

use screen exits to show that field on the screen.

This will definitely serve your requirement....

Regards,

Lalit Mohan Gupta.

Re: can i modify data element txz01?

Former Member — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:20:17 GMT

why cant we add fields to standard table using structure, actually structure is to add frields to the existing standard table

can oyu please clarify me

Re: can i modify data element txz01?

former_member193284 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:58:29 GMT

Hello,

I wont recommend you to modify the data element. Though you can change the description of the field by using Text Enhancements using SMOD/CMOD.

Thanks

Re: can i modify data element txz01?

Former Member — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:18:22 GMT

hi,

use the tool Guixt for this.

sulabh

Re: can i modify data element txz01?

Former Member — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 03:00:04 GMT

Many thanks