Data element BRSCH : New length

[Former Member]

In FRANCE, since the beginning of this year, the NAF code (by INSEE) have changed : now it is a 5 characters zone (4 numbers + 1 letter) and no more a 4 characters zone (3 numbers + 1 letter).

This code is writing in SAP in the standard field "Industry" LFA1-BRSCH but the problem is that itu2019s a 4 characters zone.

We want to modify the field length ourself by changing the length of the data element BRSCH

I know it is not recommended to make any changes. However i want to know the impact and what we have to do.

Can someone help me ?

Thank you for your help.

[Former Member]

Hi,

We cannot change the standard elements, it asks for the access key....

[Former Member]

need access key..

contact SAP

[Former Member]

Hi,

If we want to change the standard programs we need to have access key.

use www.service.sap.com

Edited by: SWAPNA PADURU on Jun 26, 2008 1:07 PM

[Former Member]

Thank you for your replies.

I knew i need an access key.

What i wanted to say is :

what should i have to think about after changing the data element length ?

i hope my request is clear.

and sorry for my english.

[matt]

Your request was perfectly clear. Was my answer?

[Former Member]

yours yes MAtt, ty for that

but not the others.

[matt]

Glad to be of service.

[matt]

Hi Robert

You should find an OSS note for this, if it's a legal change. You should certainly request such a note.

The consequences of changing data element yourself are possibly:

o Programs relying on the field being four characters in length failing

o Large tables having to be converted - which can bring a production system to its knees

So - best advice - talk to SAP first!

matt