ALV report - copy layout to another user

Question

Hello,
I have a question about ALV reports.
In ALV we have option to select layout and save it by user-specific.
How to copy this layout to another user?
Is there some function/Bapi?
Thanks in advance,
Michal

Answer 1

Hi Michael,
Here are the steps I documented for managing this procedure:
First Step is to READ the Layout into the Program
     The parameters for the layout can be found in table LTDX
Goto SE37 and enter: LT_DBDATA_READ_FROM_LTDX
When (READ) you will input information for the following parameters:
Report Name
Handle
Log Group
User
Variant
Type
An example is shown below:
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Execute.
Now our next step is to WRITE the information from the program into table: LTDX
While at the Function Builder Screen enter the new function module: LT_DBDATA_WRITE_TO_LTDX
When you (WRITE) you will input information for the following parameters:
Report Name
Handle
Log Group
User
Variant
Type
When completed, your input screen for (WRITE) should look like the screen below:
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IMPORTANT     When entering information for IS_VARKEY, remember to use the u201Cnew useru201D ID
When entering information for IS_VARIANT, remember to enter information exactly as found in table LTDX and remember that the parameter:  DEPENDVARS may be needed to complete your entry
Now Execute the Function Module.  When completed go to table: LTDX and confirm that your new entry has been added.
Pre Checklist:
1.)     Capture entries (users) you want to copy from table: LTDX
2.)     Make sure you have access to execute function modules/eCATT scripts
3.)     Make sure you have table display access (needed to find and validate updates)
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Cheers,
Robert