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SE16 Execute in Background

Former Member — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 16:54:57 GMT

I would like to be able to execute SE16 in the background. Then, save the ouput to a shared network drive.

Is this something that it can be done in SAP ECC ?

Re: SE16 Execute in Background

loyd_enochs3 — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:25:55 GMT

Not sure about SE16; it lives within a function group but SE16N calls program RK_SE16N. You should be able to direct the output when setting up the background job.

If the goal is to get the output product to a network drive, then you can do that manually from the results display of SE16 using the menu path:

System->List->Save->Local File

The system will display a dialog box and you can then select the target location from the dialog box.

Re: SE16 Execute in Background

Former Member — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:40:40 GMT

Thank you Loyd.

I have found limiitations on SE16N; the same on SE16. SE16N does not output all the fields from a table. For example, table MARA that has 230 fields .. SE16N does not output all the 256 fields. I am not sure if this an user restriction or if it is a limitation on SE16N (RK_SE16N program).

Any idea on this restriction ?

Re: SE16 Execute in Background

SimoneMilesi — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 07:44:23 GMT

jbarberena2, if you want to save all the fields, SE16 in background (or SE16N) is not your choice.

Better to write a custom report that writes a file on the server.

The max output lenght, if i remember well, it's 255 characters for the list generated by the background job (or you have to create a custom endless page) and you'll have the same problem.

Re: SE16 Execute in Background

Florian — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 11:56:21 GMT

Why not just use function

CBRC_LIB2_CONVERT_ITAB_TO_CSV or something similar. It's just a few lines and your absolutely free what you do with it.

Re: SE16 Execute in Background

Former Member — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 14:12:19 GMT

florian.henninger Thank you for the information.

I will look at this function as it appears that it will be provide me with what I am looking for.

From the code below from the funtion; if I understand it correctly, I can make the "i_field_seperator = ',' " char1" to be any character I want. For example I can change it to "i_field_seperator = '|' " char1" ... From this sample, I am making the field seperator to be a pipe delimited character .... is this correct ?

CALL FUNCTION 'CBRC_LIB2_CONVERT_ITAB_TO_CSV' "
  EXPORTING
    i_field_seperator = ','     " char1         Separator

Re: SE16 Execute in Background

Florian — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 11:53:26 GMT

Yes. I think you found out already:-)