Making input selection fields mandatory in Z-reports

Question

Hello Experts,
  We have a query on Z-reports:
1)Suppose if we have some 8 to 10 selection parametrs in input screen of a Z-report & we have certain defined output fields,then we make certain fields as mandatory in input selection screen.
2)If client's requirement is not to make any of the fields mandatory, then the logic to be built will be too cumbersome. This is because, user can give any inputs in any permutation & combination. This makes the logic for coding more complicated.
In such cases, what should be the approach, like whether, we should insist client, that any of the fields should be made mandatory entry OR if not, how should we proceed with such  a requirement.
NOTE: Logic becomes more complex, with the increasing number of input selection parameters(If none of the fields are mandatory).
Kindly comment / suggest a way out for this.
Regards
Mahesh

Answer 1

Hi Mahesh, In my view, explain the situation to client clearly, also talk to end user .. they'll be in better position to let you know about the information they need in most of the cases (and they don't harm even-if included in other reports as well), make these fields as mandatory.  Let the client know that the easier the report, better would be the benefits (may be 1 report can suffice for 5 reports) .. mostly this is what happens in the practical scenarios.