Selection screen fields as mandatory based on mode

[Former Member]

Hi Experts,

We run a report in batch mode and online.

In online mode we want to make 2 fields as mandatory which i can validate easily.

We would also like to hide or disable a field on selection screen if it is run online.

We want to open/make field visible that field on selection screen when we run it in batch.

I need few inputs from your end:

1.When the user initially runs the report transaction I can hide/disable that particular field.

2. How would i know if the user can is running the report in background and i need to open that field.

Please let me know about it.

[Former Member]

hello,

1. yes you can hide/diable fields on selection screen.

2. check field sy-batch. If it is 'X' means the program is running in background mode.

best regards,

swanand

[Former Member]

I know i can use sy-batch = X but when initally user comes to screen we dont know if the report will be run online or batch mode.

Initially i can hide that field but what if they want to run the report in background ? How would i open that field for them to create  a variant ?

[former_member491621]

Hi B M,

You can place a button on the selection screen or on the application toolbar. When the user clicks the button, you can unhide the fields for variant creation.

You can also use a checkbox with user command for the same. It is always your decision to adopt a method.

Hope this helps