REPLACEMENT PATH IN THE VARIABLES

Hi All,
I am working on the reports part n i had requirement to create the query using the replacement path processing type in the variables. can any body guide me y n when v go for this n what r the steps to follow.
thanks & regards
priya

HI Priya,
check this thread,
Re: replacement path in variable reporting
and
Re: how to get difference between current date and posting date

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Replacement path with text variable

Hi experts,
My client requirement is " when he enters the current year or current day then it should display the Description of that particular year r month r day."
Can anyone explain me in detail how to create replacement path with text variable on FISCAL YEAR?
Hope will solve my issue soon.
Thanks in advance
Jani Sk.

Hi,
goto the properties of your KF and click on the variable button side to that of the description field and click on new/Create option.Enter the technical name description for the text variable and select Replacement path as the Processing type and in the nxt screen select Fiscal year as the replacement variable and in nxt screen specify as Key and provide offset values if necessary and click on finish.now select the variable by clickin on the variable button next to the description field.it comes after the description of the KF.Now run the query.
Thanks,
Sandeep

Variable replacement path with another variable

Hi Guru's
I'd like to use the functionnality of replacement path from a variable.
Well, i have variable V_1 which is a basic manual entry variable based on a date infoobject. this variable is not mandatory and accessible.
And i have the variable V_2 which should be based on V_1 so i created V_2 with a process replacement path and in the replacement tab i put V_1 (i try with the list but i didn't find my V_1)
But the result is that V_2 is always empty but i have no problem when i check the query
So do you have any idea ?
Why i can not see the V_1 in the list of variable from the replacement ?
I don't want to use by exit. i know that it is possible but i want to use the main simple functionnality for flexibility is maintenance by users.
Thanks for help
Cyril

thanks for your answer,
svu123, my V_1 variable is of course in a correct status to be used. i made test in first without V_2.
And when i create V_2 in the first tab i activated correctly the replacement in processing type. if not i can not choose
the query or variable source and i can not see the list of variables.
Rakesh, i tried what you answered without results. i check different variables that are available in the list and i have
lots of different variables (all in ready for input) but i have interval, multiple single values, SAP standard variables my own variable on other fields.
any other ideas ?
many thanks
Cyril

Problem in displaying dates for replacement path with text variable

Hi all,
I have to display dates in sequence as descriptions for 15 columns based on the the date entered by the user in Bex Report.I managed to display date as description using text variable with replacement path for single column.I could not able to increment date for other descriptions.Could you please help me to solve this issue.Its urgent.
Ex: User enters 03/09/2007 then in the out put desciptions for the columns should be 03/09 04/09 05/09 ............ 17/09.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Mandadi.

Hi,
goto the properties of your KF and click on the variable button side to that of the description field and click on new/Create option.Enter the technical name description for the text variable and select Replacement path as the Processing type and in the nxt screen select Fiscal year as the replacement variable and in nxt screen specify as Key and provide offset values if necessary and click on finish.now select the variable by clickin on the variable button next to the description field.it comes after the description of the KF.Now run the query.
Thanks,
Sandeep

Replacement path using the text variables.

Hi all,
I need to create the text variables of processing type replacement path. can any one help me by sending the step by step procedure for the same.
Thanks & Regards
KK

Hi KK,
http://www.sd-solutions.com/documents/SDS_BW_Replacement%20Path%20Variables.html
The example is applicable for Dates in the same way you can create for Text also.
Regards,
R.Ravi.

BW Version 3.5 How to define replacement path for a variable

Hi experts,
I'm currently using version 3.5 and I have a multiprovider which stores a copy of the forecasting data every month ( and versions it according to saved month). I would like to develop a report whereby the users enter the months they wish to query and I produce them what was forecast 2 months previous for the month they enter
e.g. May 2011 - what was forecast in March 2011 for May 2011.
June 2011 - what was forecast in April 2011 for June 2011
The problem I'm having is that I need to use the date entered, offset by -2 to read the plan saved in that calendar month. I know this is quite possible in BI 7.0 but I can't seem to do this easily in 3.5.
I created a customer exit variable which caluclates the offset range for the calmonth range entered, however what i am getting is for example when i put in 052011 - 062011:
May 2011 = March 2011 + April 2011 plan
June 2011 = March 2011 + April 2011 plan
When really I want
May 2011 = March 2011
June 2011 = April 2011 plan
Is what I want to do possible?
Thanks in advance,
Harjit.

Hi,
You can do it using customer exit variable.
First of all get the user input for Fiscal Period. After that you can write similar code in exit, I am just giving you sample code.
When 'Req Variable'.
If I_STEP = '2'.
Read the value of variable entered by User. e.g. 052011.
per1 = UserInputVar+0(2).
Year1 = UserInputVar+2(4).
per1 = per1 - 2.
if per1 = 0.
per1 = 12.
Year1 = Year1 - 1.
elseif Per1 = -1.
per1 = 11.
Year1 = Year1 -1 .
Endif.
clear wa_range.
concatenate per1 year1 into wa_range-low.
wa_range-sign = 'I'.
wa_range-option = 'EQ'.
append wa_range to e_t_range.
Regards,
Durgesh.
Endif.

Used of Sap text variable with replacement path in Bo designer

Dear experts,
I created a univers based on a SAp BW query. In this query I used a text variable in order to get dynamic header columns.
The text variable is done by using "replacement path" that is the text is derived automatically from the user input triggered by a sap bw variable.
example :
the query contains a restricted key figure which shows net values for a selected year based on variable PYEAR.
The name of this restricted keyfigure is &ZYEAR& where ZYEAR is the text variable with replacement path from the variable PYEAR.
When generated the univers based on this query I get component &YEAR&.
When I use this unvers in WebI my result containts header with &YEAR& althougth I selected for example the year 2006.
According to several how to and white papers on SDN , it seems that text variables with replacement path are supported. So I am disapointed by this result.
Can you give me advise to get a rigth result ?
thanks a lot
Olivier Doubroff

Hi Rishit,
I am trying to achieve the same as you, but it seems like text variables in restricted key figures do not work. I am using BO XI3.1 SP3 and SAP BW 7.01 SP6.
A work-around for me has been to use the "user response" function in webi to create a webi variable that holds the dynamic text title. If the user inputs Jan 2010, I change the input to a date using the "user response" and "ToDate" functions in the webi variable editor. After changing the input to a date I use the RelativeDate to extract 1 month (e.g. 25 days) from the user input. Then I have both Jan 2010 and Dec 2010 as webi variables to use as headers for my restricted key figures.
The formulas can easily become a little long, but by tweaking the user response string, you should be able to get dynamic headings by using webi functionality. But be aware that you need one webi variable for each dynamic heading if you use this method.
Let me know if it works or if I can help more:-)
Best regards,
Morten

Variable with Replacement Path

Hi, I have two queries. The results of the first one should be the input for the second one. E.g. the first query shows a list of personnel numbers and additional information. These personnel numbers shall be overtaken by the second query. The personnel numbers belong to "Dimensions" in the Query Designer. I alread tried to create a variable with replacement path to the dimension personnel number. I implementet this variable in both the first and the second query (under: "rows"). It`s no "Formular variable" and no "Calculated Key Figure" but a "Characteristic Value Variable" of a Dimension. The problem is now that I cannot execute any of the two queries. The error "Abort the query cannot be released for OLE DB for OLAP. System error in programm CL_RSR_REQUEST and form PREPARE_VQUERIES:INVALID_
What is my mistake? Thank you in advance! Eve

Hi Eve,
It is possible to connect the 2 queries using a Replacement Path characteristic variable. You would need to create the variable on the char whose values you want to pass from Q1 to Q2. The variable will be of type replacement path and you will need to enter the name of Q1 from which it will get the values. Make sure that you include this char in the query definition of Q1 and Q2. In Q2 you will restrict the characteristic using this variable. DO not use this variable (replacement path) in Q1.
In your query properties check if you have turned on the checkmark for Release for OLE DB for OLAP (3rd tab). If the check mark is there, then remove it.
We are using the scenario in a couple of places, and it works very well.
Hope this helps...

Formula variable with replacement path on system date

Hi Experts,
I got a requirement to calculate "Days without payment" in report level.
Days without payment = System Date - Payment Date.
(Payment date field is available in CUBE, but system date field is not available in the CUBE)
As we know, the difference b/w 2 dates is not possible directly.It can be possible by creating 2 formula variables with replacement paths on the dates and by writing aformula on these 2 formula variables.
But the thing is I dont have system date readily available, and I tried by using SAP Exit. But we cant create formula variable replacement path on another variable (SAP EXIT).
Do we have any SAP variable for formula with replacement path readily avaliable to get system date (or) any other suggession.
Please suggest me.
Thanks,
Sai Chand.S

Hi Arminder,
Thanks for your valuable answer.
I tried doing the same previously.As u said we can get system date by creating customer exit variable.
But the thing is to find difference b/w 2 dates, we cant do it directly, we need to create 2 formula variables with replacement path.
1) Var1 = Formula variable with replacement path on system date(custoer exit variable).
2) Var2 = Formula variable with replacement path on paymanet date.
Number of days = var1 - var2.
But as in 1st point, we cant create formula variable with replacement path on another variable, as system date is already a variable of type customer exit.
We can create replacement paths only on characteristics.
Please suggest me .
Thanks,
Sai Chand.S

Formula variable / Replacement path issue

Hi Experts,
I have a Field which has different status description.
I want to bring the count of only one preferred description.
Model Status
A1     New
A2     Open
A3     New
B1     Closed
B2      Pending
B3     New
I want to view only the closed count of models
Model Count of Closed
A1     0
A2     0
A3     0
B1     1
B2      0
B3     0
I tried doing this using the formula variable and Replacement path with Status Field.
But I'm unsuccessful in selection the desired status.
Please help me to over come this.
Thanks

Hi Dear Prasad,
I can't restrict the characterstic to Closed. If I do so the output will be only for Closed.
But here I want to bring every model with value as 0 and 1 for model with closed status.
Hi Dear Raju,
The requirement what I have here is more complex. like, the result will be for 6 month displaying every single cal/day.
and also I have to find out percentage of closed for every cal/day based on number of model we got.
i have only asked a small portion of it, with this input i will manage to build the percentage etc....
I cannot bring counter inside. My report is already too wide to be displayed.
I have tried similar kind of thing, using CKF, Formula Variable and Replacement path with the Char - InfoObj.
http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/index?rid=/library/uuid/009819ab-c96e-2910-bbb2-c85f7bdec04a&overridelayout=true
But I'm not very sure how do I get only count of the my desired status.
Please help.
Thanks

Using Characteristic value with Replacement path variable

Hi All,
Could you please let me know if it is possible to use charecteristic value instead of key figure with replacement path variable. My requirement is to use factory calendar id as the replacement variable on plant characteristic, now when I choose replcaement variable with Attribute value, the dropdown menu only gives the list of key figures assigned as an attributes to Plant.
Now I am looking for a solution to use factory calendar id as the attribute.
Thanks for your help in advance.
Regards
SS

Hi sachin
U can use it
Look at these links
Re: Customer exit & Replacement path........?
Variable with Replacement Path
Re: Replacement Path for Charastrictics Variable
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/03/6ba03cc24efd1de10000000a114084/frameset.htm
Regards
KR

Charateristic variable with Processing type "replacement path"

Hi all
I am using BI 7.0;
I have a characteristic ZPL_CNT in one dimensions of a Cube;
now i want to use the value of the ZPL_CNT as column in Query.
So i created a formula and a formula variable with replacement path of processing type:
setting:
i created a new formula "Calculated MBZ"
the formula variables is "ZMBZ" and inserted the variables into "Calculated MBZ"
Reference characteristic: ZPL_CNT
Processing type : Replacement path
Replace variable with: Attribute value
Attribute: characteristic Reference (constant 1)
But i find the value in Query incorrect
Can anyone help me solve this problem?
Thanks!

Hi Dragon,
Can you not drag and drop this characteristic directly in the columns...have I misunderstood something?
I think when you use replacement path in the formula variable , the fromula variable tries to find the reference characteristic value at each record level in the report and then replaces it with attribute value as defined and may be in your case as the characteristice is not defined in the row , it has problems to identify which value of the characteristic it has to replace.
Regards,
Sunmit.

Need some clarification on Replacement Path with Variable

Hello Experts,
Need some clarification on Replacement Path with Variable.
We have 2 options with replacement path for characteristic variables i.e.
1) Replace with query
2) Replace with variable.
Now, when we use "Replace with variable" we give the variable name. Then we get a list for "Replace with" as follows:
1) Key
2) External Characteristic Value Key
3)Label
4)Attribute value.
I need detailed explanation for the above mentioned 4 options with scenarios.
Thanks in advance.
Regards
Lavanya

Hi Lavanya,
Please go through the below link.
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/EN/a4/1be541f321c717e10000000a155106/frameset.htm
Hope this gives you complete and detailed explaination.
Regards,
Reddy

Replacement Path variable with query

Hi all,
I have a replacement path variable in a query that use the result from other query (a pre-query), both of them use the same variables, exactly the same, although the query ask me for the values of the variables twice (for the query and for the pre-query), is possible that the query ask me for the variables only one time (re-use the same values for both queries)?
Thanks,
Javier

If possible use only the variable with replacement path on the query. Since the Pre-query has all the same variables as the main query, the user would enter all the required input on the pre-query one time. The result of the pre--query feeds the main query. If the main query has no other selection variables except for the replacement path, the selection screen will not pop up again.
Thanks
Vineet

Query - Replacement Path for a Customer Exit Variable

Hi
New to the field and the board. Any and All help is greatly appreciated.
I have created a query which runs based on a date selection. The query have few customer exit variables whose values are set in ABAP. All Key Figures in the query are brought depending on the date ranges that each of the CE returns. Ex - one column is sales for first 10 days, 2nd for second 10 days, 3rd for first quarter, 4th for 2nd quarter and such. There are about 20 - 25 columns with KF in the query and all are Customer Exit date driven.
The challenge:- Each column heading should have the name of the month. I tried using Replacement Path. But it works when the selection is based on a constant value but not on value based on variable which is a customer exit. Ex - If I say restrict Cal/Month for July 2013, the replacement path for the Col Heading works fine. But if I say restrict Cal/Month for "ZVAR_SecondQtr_First_Month" the replacement path doesn't work.
Help Please
Thanks
Vidya

In the text variable that you are using , i guess you have a replacement path. In this instead of using your characteristic for specifying how the value has to replace, use the variable option and give the variable name there
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/EN/43/565cd22fc95f6ce10000000a1553f6/content.htm
Hope it helps
Regards,
Rathy

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