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Generate PDF

Former Member — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:03:46 GMT

hi,

I need to generate PDF of a ALV Report automatically if the user selects a check box on the Selection screen.

The user does not run the program in background, nor does he select the print option from the Menu. In that case is it possible to get a spool number?

I tried the Function module GET_PRINT_PARAMETERS with the no_dialog parameter as 'X', but it did not generate a spool number.

I tried the Submit program to spool option also and did not succeed.

Please let me know if we have any other options of getting the spool number

Thanks,

Janani

Re: Generate PDF

Former Member — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:15:43 GMT

using get_print_parameters you will get the print parameters like printer etc.

now you have to use the new-page print on and new-page print off.

in between on and off you have to call your report.

for new-page print on you have to pass print parameters.

Re: Generate PDF

Former Member — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:40:51 GMT

you can use the sample code..

REPORT  Z_TEST_PRINT.
 
 DATA: L_PARAMS TYPE PRI_PARAMS,
            L_VALID TYPE C.
START-OF-SELECTION.
  "get the data etc here
 
END-OF-SELECTION.

      CALL FUNCTION 'GET_PRINT_PARAMETERS'
        EXPORTING
          IMMEDIATELY            = 'X'
          LINE_SIZE              = 220 
          RELEASE                = 'X'
          MODE                   = 'CURRENT'
          NO_DIALOG              = ' '
        IMPORTING
          OUT_PARAMETERS         = L_PARAMS
          VALID                  = L_VALID
        EXCEPTIONS
          ARCHIVE_INFO_NOT_FOUND = 1
          INVALID_PRINT_PARAMS   = 2
          INVALID_ARCHIVE_PARAMS = 3
          OTHERS                 = 4.
 
      NEW-PAGE PRINT ON   PARAMETERS L_PARAMS NO DIALOG.
      PERFORM DISPLAY_REPORT.
      NEW-PAGE PRINT OFF.
 
  ENDCASE.
 
FORM DISPLAY_REPORT .
  " here you call the alv display function
ENDFORM.

this will generate a spool.

Re: Generate PDF

Former Member — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:18:29 GMT

Hi Vijay,

I have read many of your blogs and replies in SDN. Didnt expect an answer from this expert.

I did not try the new page on and off option before. It is perfectly now.

Thanks for your help,

Janani

Re: Generate PDF

fernando_pena — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:11:39 GMT

Hi Janani,

I need to generate a PDF file from spool...

How can I do that?

I saw this function that Vijay sent for get printer parameters, but I'm trying to use some functions to genarate a PDF file and this functions aren't working.

Do you have some complete example code about that?

Do you know if is possible change the settings in PF-STATUS to put some command in Printer button or in printer options on sap menu??

Thanks for your help.

Fernando Pena.

Re: Generate PDF

Former Member — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:35:28 GMT

1. Goto SE41 and copy the Status of the Standard progrm.

Program name : SAPLSLVC_FULLSCREEN

Status: STANDARD_FULLSCREEN

2. In the status that you have created, go and add a push button, which would appear on the screen.

2. In the FM for calling the ALV,

CALL FUNCTION 'REUSE_ALV_GRID_DISPLAY'

EXPORTING

i_callback_program = l_prog_name

i_callback_pf_status_set = lc_status " STATUS_SET

i_callback_top_of_page = lc_top

i_callback_user_command = lc_dclick

is_layout = wa_layout

it_fieldcat = i_fieldcat

TABLES

t_outtab = i_alv

EXCEPTIONS

program_error = 1

OTHERS = 2.

where lc_Status contains the name of the Perform which sets the Status.

3. Set the status in the STATUS_SET,

FORM status_set USING fp_extab TYPE slis_t_extab. "#EC CALLED

IF fp_extab[] IS NOT INITIAL.

SET PF-STATUS 'ZSDSOR_TERMS'.

ENDIF.

ENDFORM. "status_set

where 'ZSDSOR_TERMS' is the name of the status you created by copying from the standard.

Then the button would appear.

Re: Generate PDF

Former Member — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:36:17 GMT

Please create a new thread, if it does not solve ur problem still, and we would be ready to help