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Data elements

Former Member — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:33:16 GMT

I am trying to create a table in SE11. I have a monthyear (0calmonth) field and when I choose a right data element for it, it shows length as 0 and doesn't let me create it. Why is this?

Re: Data elements

Former Member — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:34:46 GMT

Hello,

check the lenght of the data element you r creating, i think your are creating a field with a data element that doesnt exist.

bye

gabriel

Re: Data elements

Former Member — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:35:47 GMT

Hello,

<b>Try with dataelement - SPMON</b>

Vasanth

Re: Data elements

RichHeilman — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:36:58 GMT

Please use the data element SPBUP to describe your field. This is a period data element, and usualy holds values for month or week periods, and has external format built right in. So it will store the value as 200707, but will display like 07/2007

Regards,

Rich Heilman

Re: Data elements

RichHeilman — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:37:53 GMT

Or you could create your own data element and use the domain MCPERIOD.

Regards,

Rich Heilman