Report Painter/ Report writer

Question

Hi,
Can anybody please explain me what is report painter with an example to how to create it if u have any document please forward it to me <REMOVED BY MODERATOR>
also please explain me what is characterstics, key figures set and variables,
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Regards,
Sunil Kumar Mutyala.
Edited by: Alvaro Tejada Galindo on Feb 26, 2008 6:19 PM

Answer 1

Hi,
Report Writer enables you to report on data from multiple applications. Using functions such as sets, variables, formulas, cells and key figures, you can create complex reports that meet specific reporting requirements.
The Report Painter is similar to the Report Writer, but is simpler to use.The main components of report painter are characterestics and basic key figure.
The majority of reports end users use in the R/3 System is Report Painter reports. Most of these reports (@ 80+ %) began as Report Writer reports.
The major difference is Report Painter uses a graphical interface (analogous to Notepad and MS Word).
Very few R/3 users employ Report Writer – however, many still use, modify and develop reports using Report Painter. Report Painter permits complex groupings and drill-down reporting – very useful for such applications as FI-CO and SD. It can also be used interactively – allowing users to enter variables for specific steps; thereby permitting ‘drill-across' functionality.
However, Report Painter does have its limitations; it can display only numeric data (excluding column headers) – therefore, short text, etc. is not available. It is much easier (quicker) to modify than ABAP and requires no ABAP expertise – however, many combine Report Painter with ABAP reports to fill-in many of the missing pieces. Layout design is archaic and rudimentary ~ therefore; many use Report Painter to ‘retrieve and massage the data' and eventually export it into Excel for end use.
also check the link
http://www.virtuosollc.com/PDF/Get_Reporter.pdf
Please go through the enclosed document. This will give you step-by-step approach for Report painter:
http://www.virtuosollc.com/PDF/Get_Reporter.pdf
Check url
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/da/6ada3889432f48e10000000a114084/frameset.htm
Check Report Painter Step-by-Step example under Tools->Report Painter / Report Writer->Report Painter->Creating a Report Painter Report.
Just go through These Links to learn about report Painter.
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/66/bc7d2543c211d182b30000e829fbfe/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/5b/d22cee43c611d182b30000e829fbfe/frameset.htm
Please go through the enclosed document. This will give you step-by-step approach for Report painter:
http://www.virtuosollc.com/PDF/Get_Reporter.pdf
Check url
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/da/6ada3889432f48e10000000a114084/frameset.htm
Check Report Painter Step-by-Step example under Tools->Report Painter / Report Writer->Report Painter->Creating a Report Painter Report.
Just go through These Links to learn about report Painter.
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/66/bc7d2543c211d182b30000e829fbfe/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/5b/d22cee43c611d182b30000e829fbfe/frameset.htm
I think it will give you some hint. I wish I could have authorization to use report painter on my this project so I can help you out practically.
Please see these steps , it`ll help you ...
[http://www.thespot4sap.com/Articles/Code_CostCentreReport.asp]
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Cheers,
Chandra Sekhar.
Edited by: Alvaro Tejada Galindo on Feb 26, 2008 6:19 PM