OO ALV column description

[Former Member]

Hi Experts,

I have a OO ALV with hierseq list display. My column heading description is coming from Data element and very short. How do I give my own description of the columns.

Thanks

[rainer_hbenthal]

Set your own description in the fieldcatalog

[Former Member]

Yes, But how v change the column descriptions using methods of class. . .Can u help me with sample code?. Thanks

[Former Member]

http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/10/e4eb40c4f8712ae10000000a155106/content.htm

[Former Member]

self answred.

lr_column = lr_columns->get_column( 'BONEM' ).

lr_column->set_long_text( 'Rebate recipient' ).

lr_column->set_output_length( '16' ).