topic Re: Mandatory (*) Variables in Application Development and Automation Discussions

Mandatory (*) Variables

Former Member — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 19:54:49 GMT

Hello,

We have a requirement from our users to remove the default "" from a particular mandatory variable. Example: Company Code (Required) (). Is there a way to

remove the star?

Thanks,

Helena

Re: Mandatory (*) Variables

RichHeilman — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 20:01:06 GMT

Is it a custom program, if so, then yes, I'm pretty sure you can do it. It's probably being set in the INITIALIZATION event or the AT SELECTION-SCREEN OUTPUT event. Could also be being set via the PARAMETERS statement.

If its a standard SAP program, there's no way, unless you hack the program which is not recommended. What is the program name?

Regards,

Rich Heilman

Re: Mandatory (*) Variables

Former Member — Wed, 09 Feb 2005 04:08:47 GMT

Hi Rich,

This is in BW.... When I create a variable and I want to make it mandatory, there is a drop down list where you select the "variable entry". I'm assuming that by selecting "mandatory", SAP automatically will display the description of the variable followed by "()". The users would like to not have that, and instead have "Required" display in the description of the variable. The "Required" part is easy....Just added to the description of the variable when the variable is created, but to remove the "()" is the part that I'm questioning.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Helena

Re: Mandatory (*) Variables

Former Member — Wed, 09 Feb 2005 09:21:41 GMT

Hi Helena,

I think if you post this message in the BI-forum, you will get an answer!

Regards,

John.

Re: Mandatory (*) Variables

Former Member — Wed, 09 Feb 2005 13:37:34 GMT

Hi John,

Never used BI-forum.....What is it and how can I get to it?

Thanks,

Helena

Re: Mandatory (*) Variables

Former Member — Wed, 09 Feb 2005 14:01:32 GMT

Hi John,

Never mind....I figured it out....I have posted my question the BI-Forum.

Thanks,

Helena