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random number

Former Member — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 05:11:12 GMT

hi,

I have to generate alpha numeric random numbers,

Is there any functional module or bapi.

Re: random number

Former Member — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 05:30:08 GMT

Hello Anikesh,

<i>Functions RANDOM_C and RANDOM_I4 will return a random number. If you need a unique string (for example, to use in a table key), <b>use the function GUID_CREATE.</b></i>

using GUID_CREATE will solve your problem....

Reward if helpful and pls revert if it solves the problem

Regards

Byju

Re: random number

JozsefSzikszai — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 06:32:24 GMT

hi anikesh,

check the FMs in function group F052. If you want to create a random number you have to call RANDOM_INITIALIZE first.

On the other hand what is the business scenario, where you need a random number? Or do you develope a game in ABAP?

regards

Re: random number

Former Member — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 06:40:37 GMT

hi,

The scenario is as follows.

I am working for edi, actually we generate 10 digit PO number, but the client who receive my edi has only 7 digits PO number.

So i have to convert my 10 digit PO No into digit 6 digit alpha Numeric PO Number and send to the client

so i have to use FM in user exit.

can u pls guide me on this.

Re: random number

JozsefSzikszai — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 06:47:09 GMT

you don't need a random number for that, business cannot be based on random numbers...

Re: random number

JozsefSzikszai — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 06:47:42 GMT

but, again, anything can happen in Bangalore...

Re: random number

Former Member — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 06:52:31 GMT

but this i my requirement,

what can be done, how shall we proceed.

no i have to generate alphanumeric random numbers ( 6 digit)