ROLE OF FUNCTIONAL AREA

Hi,
Can anyone please tell me whats the role of functional area in projects.
This is defined in the project profile and flows down to the project objects.
Thanks
N.Somesh

Hi,
In my opinion, functional are has nothing to do with which costs are to be picked but once there is some cost, functional area is recorded in FICO documents. On the basis of the functional division, cost of sales accounting displays where costs occur in the organization.
In your case, functional area in project will be considered for postings. Refer this:
[Link 1|http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/5f/b77616a0f811d39755006094b969cf/frameset.htm]
[Link 2|http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/b4/afd3b2353e11d496c50000e835339d/content.htm]
Regards

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Hello Chinmaya,
Thanks for your reply.
In fact, I already use Company and also Functional Area in the role for filtering purposes. I do not need different initiators for different Companies.
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Hi All,
We are trying to access the Create Deployment method stated below
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsazure/ee460813
We have uploaded the Package in the blob and browsing the configuration file. We have checked trying to upload manually the package and config file in Azure portal and its working
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byte[] bytes =
new byte[fupldConfig.PostedFile.ContentLength + 1];
            fupldConfig.PostedFile.InputStream.Read(bytes, 0, bytes.Length);
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"AzureEcoystemDeployment",
"http://shubhendustorage.blob.core.windows.net/shubhendustorage/Infosys.AzureEcoystem.Web.cspkg",
"AzureEcoystemDeployment", base64ConfigurationFile,
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<summary>
/// </summary>
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/// <param name="subscriptionId"></param>
/// <param name="version"></param>
/// <param name="serviceName"></param>
/// <param name="deploymentSlot"></param>
/// <param name="name"></param>
/// <param name="packageUrl"></param>
/// <param name="label"></param>
/// <param name="base64Configuration"></param>
/// <param name="startDeployment"></param>
/// <param name="treatWarningsAsError"></param>
public static
void CreateNewDeployment(X509Certificate2 certificate,
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string name, string packageUrl,
string label, string base64Configuration,
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response = (HttpWebResponse)request.GetResponse();
<Error xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/windowsazure" xmlns:i="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
<Code>BadRequest</Code>
<Message>The specified configuration settings for Settings are invalid. Verify that the service configuration file is a valid XML file, and that role instance counts are specified as positive integers.</Message>
</Error>
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Thanks,
Shubhendu

Please find the request XML I have found it in debug mode
<CreateDeployment xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/windowsazure">
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<PackageUrl>http://shubhendustorage.blob.core.windows.net/shubhendustorage/WindowsAzure1.cspkg</PackageUrl>
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6)     How it is useful for Customers?
7)     How much time it will take to learn eSOA?
8)     Where can get the Material?
9)     What all technologies I have to learn before I learn to eSOA?
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> 1)     Does eSOA is a tool, application or module?
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Dear all.
We are configuring the functional areas and i would like to know how to map a user (Point of Contact) for each functional area.
Regards and thank you.

Dear Sara,
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I am SD consultant working since last 3 years now I got the CRM Project to implement.
Can any body please tell the role of function consultant while implementing CRM 2007?
I little confused that what is functional consultant responsibility and what is technical consultant responsibility
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I understand your doubt!
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SAP T-Codes with Functiona Area, Business Process, Sub-Process wise details

Hi Experts,
I am Involved in GRC AC5.3 implementation Project. In this we need to work on complete Role-Redesign Process, which involves building of New Roles as per their requirement (Transaction used in past one Year). We find 3500 T-Codes, which are used by the client from past one year. We need to segregate the All the T-Codes into Functiona Area, Business Process, Sub-Process wise.
*Is there any data source available on Complete information on SAP T-Codes with Functiona Area, Business Process, and Sub-Process wise details.
Thank and Regards,
Sathish...

Hi Satish,
As per my knowledge, Since the role design is more specific to any client there is no standard classification.
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What is the role of payroll area

Hai,
Exactly what is the role of payroll area in payroll as well as time.

Hi Devi,
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Further a Payroll Area fulfills two functions that are necessary for Payroll.
These are:
-It groups together personnel numbers that are to be processed on the same day.
-It determines exact Payroll Period.
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different Payroll Areas seperately with different Pay Periods.
(Ex. One Payroll ARea for Salaried on 1st of Every month and other for Industrial workers
on 15th of every month)
And also this is very important for capturing time data with Payroll.
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User exits of a functional area

Hi,
How do I find user exits of a functional area?
Thanks,
Sreekar.

User Exits are also called as BADI's (Business Aditions)
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1} Identify the User Exit suitable for the requirement and that is available in the system:
Code SE18 is used to Identify the BADI available.
Look for the string 'CL_EXITHANDLER' in the standard program. This is a class which has a method 'GET_INSTANCE' which is used to trigger BADI's from the Standard Program. The interface parameter for this static method 'EXIT_NAME' is used to pass the BADI to the method.
Open Standard Program and do a global search 'CL_EXITHANDLER'.
SE18 > give the BADI name found through above search.
CUSTOMER_ADD_DATA > which has a method SAVE_DATA.
2} Implement the User Exit identified through above process.
T.Code SE19 is used to Implement BADI.
SE19 > give the implementation name > Give the Definition name as CUSTOMER_ADD_DATA and the Short Text.
Intro.....
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/e6/d54d3c596f0b26e10000000a11402f/content.htm
Check these links for info about badi..
BADI's
http://support.sas.com/rnd/papers/sugi30/SAP.ppt
BADI's
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/73/7e7941601b1d09e10000000a155106/frameset.htm
http://support.sas.com/rnd/papers/sugi30/SAP.ppt
http://www.sts.tu-harburg.de/teaching/sap_r3/ABAP4/abapindx.htm
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/skarkada/sap/
http://www.ct-software.com/reportpool_frame.htm
http://www.saphelp.com/SAP_Technical.htm
http://www.kabai.com/abaps/q.htm
http://www.guidancetech.com/people/holland/sap/abap/
http://www.planetsap.com/download_abap_programs.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/c8/1975cc43b111d1896f0000e8322d00/content.htm
/people/thomas.weiss/blog/2006/04/03/how-to-define-a-new-badi-within-the-enhancement-framework--part-3-of-the-series
/people/thomas.weiss/blog/2006/04/18/how-to-implement-a-badi-and-how-to-use-a-filter--part-4-of-the-series-on-the-new-enhancement-framework
http://www.esnips.com/web/BAdI
http://www.allsaplinks.com/badi.html
New to Badi
check any fo the below links. this will def help u.
http://www.allsaplinks.com/badi.html
And also download this file....
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=8913854
There are other tutorials on this site...
http://sapbrain.com/Tutorials/tuto_download.html
What are BAdIs?
-> is an anticipated point of extension these points act like sockets and exist in the original source code
-> based on ABAP Objects. BAdI defines an interface that can be implemented by BAdI-implementations that are transport objects of their own
->Important! There are 2 roles: Enhancement Option-provider & Implementer.
-> In the above context, Enhancement Implementation can be done only if option (hook) is provided by the Option-provider. In simple words there are no implicit BAdIs.
Note: In the following slides, Definitions are created so as to understand the method of BAdI definition & for example purpose. As stated above this is the role of Enhancement Option-Provider.
Classic BAdIs already exist since SAP Release 4.6
BAdIs have been Re-implemented in ECC7.0 under the new Enhancement Framework & Switch Framework
Classic BAdIs
To understand what a powerful pattern a BAdI is, we will now define & then implement a BAdI
BADI Class is created automatically.
The various options are described below in detail:
1. Enhanceable: Enhanceability of filter types can only be specified for filter-dependent BADI definitions under very special conditions. For example, the domain belonging to the filter type must be linked with a value table that is of the type E or G. A BADI implementation can then be created in one step by creating a new filter value that is automatically entered into the value table at save and also copied into the transport order of the BADI implementation. In addition, it is also possible to create a new filter value and, at the same time, a BADI implementation with the same name. Naturally, you can also specify existing filter values.
You should select this feature if there is a prerequisite that a new filter value is created together with a new BADI implementation - that is, that BADI implementations are not created solely with existing filter values, although this, too, is possible.
2. Multiple-Use
3. Filter-Dependent
Instance Methods can access all of the attributes of a class and can trigger all events of a class. Static Methods can only access static attributes and static events.
Exceptions:
Events:
Events can be defined in classes or in interfaces. Corresponding methods can trigger these events with the RAISE EVENT statement. Each class (or interface) that is going to handle the corresponding event must implement a relevant handler method, and register it using the SET HANDLER statement. When an event occurs, the system calls all of the handler methods registered for that event.
Like method definitions, events have a parameter interface. The only difference is that events may only have EXPORTING parameters.
BADI : Businees Add IN's
Business Add-Ins are SAP enhancement technique based on ABAP Objects.
Where the SAP standard program is not going to fullfill the client requirement , we are going to add our own program to SAP standard program, without changing the standard prog.
Each Business Add-In has
at least one Business Add-In definition
a Business Add-In interface
a Business Add-In class that implements the interface
Each BADI has two different Views.
1.Definition view
2.Implementation view
T.C for BADI Definition is SE18.
T.C for BADI Implementation is SE19.
There are multiple ways of searching for BADI.
Finding BADI Using CL_EXITHANDLER=>GET_INSTANCE
Finding BADI Using SQL Trace (TCODE-ST05).
Finding BADI Using Repository Information System (TCODE- SE84).
1. Go to the Transaction, for which we want to find the BADI, take the example of Transaction VD02. Click on System->Status. Double click on the program name. Once inside the program search for CL_EXITHANDLER=>GET_INSTANCE.
Make sure the radio button In main program is checked. A list of all the programs with call to the BADIs will be listed.
The export parameter EXIT_NAME for the method GET_INSTANCE of class CL_EXITHANDLER will have the user exit assigned to it. The changing parameter INSTANCE will have the interface assigned to it. Double click on the method to enter the source code.Definition of Instance would give you the Interface name.
2. Start transaction ST05 (Performance Analysis).
Set flag field "Buffer trace"
Remark: We need to trace also the buffer calls, because BADI database tables are buffered. (Especially view V_EXT_IMP and V_EXT_ACT)
Push the button "Activate Trace". Start transaction VA02 in a new GUI session. Go back to the Performance trace session.
Push the button "Deactivate Trace".
Push the button "Display Trace".
The popup screen "Set Restrictions for Displaying Trace" appears.
Now, filter the trace on Objects:
V_EXT_IMP
V_EXT_ACT
Push button "Multiple selections" button behind field Objects
Fill: V_EXT_IMP and V_EXT_ACT
All the interface class names of view V_EXT_IMP start with IF_EX_. This is the standard SAP prefix for BADI class interfaces. The BADI name is after the IF_EX_.
So the BADI name of IF_EX_CUSTOMER_ADD_DATA is CUSTOMER_ADD_DATA
3. Go to Maintain Transaction (TCODE- SE93).
Enter the Transaction VD02 for which you want to find BADI.
Click on the Display push buttons.
Get the Package Name. (Package VS in this case)
Go to TCode: SE84->Enhancements->Business Add-inns->Definition
Enter the Package Name and Execute.
Here you get a list of all the Enhancement BADIs for the given package MB.
Have a look at http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/04/f3683c05ea4464e10000000a114084/content.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/73/7e7941601b1d09e10000000a155106/frameset.htm
http://support.sas.com/rnd/papers/sugi30/SAP.ppt
http://www.sts.tu-harburg.de/teaching/sap_r3/ABAP4/abapindx.htm
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/skarkada/sap/
http://www.ct-software.com/reportpool_frame.htm
http://www.saphelp.com/SAP_Technical.htm
http://www.kabai.com/abaps/q.htm
http://www.guidancetech.com/people/holland/sap/abap/
http://www.planetsap.com/download_abap_programs.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/c8/1975cc43b111d1896f0000e8322d00/content.htm
/people/thomas.weiss/blog/2006/04/03/how-to-define-a-new-badi-within-the-enhancement-framework--part-3-of-the-series
/people/thomas.weiss/blog/2006/04/18/how-to-implement-a-badi-and-how-to-use-a-filter--part-4-of-the-series-on-the-new-enhancement-framework
How to develop BADI
Rewards if useful.

Functional Areas

What are functional areas? user groups? how does abap/4 query work in relation to these?

HI
functional areas
these are the Functional areas and you can get information in t his site
http://sapbrainsonline.com/TUTORIALS/FUNCTIONAL/
CA
CO
FI
HR
LO
MM
PM
PP
PS
QM
SD
TR
WM
user groups
Transaction SUGR - have a look. Purpose for example is to give certain system admin rights to unlock / change password only to a given user group. You assign user group to an user id via SU01.
User group can be used for different reasons and in different way.
In the latest versions of SAP, actually two types of usergroup exist, the authorization user group and the general user groups.
Naturally the main reason of user groups is to categorize user into a common denominator.
The authorization user group is used in conjunction with S_USER_GROUP authorization object. It allows to create security management authorization by user group. e.g. you can have a local security administrator only able to manage users in his groups, Help-Desk to reset password for all users except users in group SUPER, etc...
The general user group can be used in conjunction with SUIM and SU10, to select all the users in a specific group. User can only be member of one authorization user group but several general user group.
One of the Primary uses of user groups is to sort users into logical groups.
This allows users to be categorised in a method that is not dependent on roles/AG's/Responsibilities/Profiles etc.
User Groups also allow segregation of user maintenance, this is especially useful in a large organisation as you can control who your user admin team can maintain - an example would be giving a team leader the authority to change passwords for users in their team.
The most important factor identified is that the lack of user groups is an indication that there may be problems with the user build process. This is very "fuzzy" but is a bit of a warning flag.
The Auditors job is to provide assurance that SAP is set up and administered in a way that minimises risks to the financial data produced. If the only thing they have picked up on is the lack of usergroups then you will be fine.
If you are in any doubt whatsoever ASK THE AUDITOR. They would have produced a report listing why they feel there is a risk by not having User Groups implemented. If you feel that the risk is mitigated by other measures then let them know. It works best as a 2 way process and both parties can learn something.
SAP Query: Assignment to a User Group
If you want to extract your data from an InfoSet, the InfoSet must be assigned to a user group before the DataSource can be generated. This is necessary as the extraction is processed from an InfoSet using a query that comprises all fields of the InfoSet. In turn, this query can only be generated when the InfoSet is assigned to a user group.
Releases up to 3.1I
In releases up to 3.1I, a screen appears in which you have to specify a user group as well as a query name. The user group must be specified using the value help. In other words, it must already have been created. You can get more information about creating user groups in the SAP Query documentation, in the section System Management ® Functions for Managing User Groups.
A separate query is required for an InfoSet each time it is used in a DataSource. For this reason, enter a query name that was previously not in the system.
The query is generated after you confirm your entries.
Releases from 4.0A
In releases as of 4.0A, the InfoSet for the extract structure of the new DataSource is automatically assigned to the pre-finished system user group. A query is automatically generated by the system.
Query Areas
Query areas were created to allow you to fulfill varying requirements with SAP Query.
A query area contains a set of query objects (queries, InfoSets, and user groups) that are discrete and consistent.
You can differentiate between two different query areas, the standard area and the global area. Both query areas provide you with a full range SAP Query functions.
· Standard area
In the standard query area, all query objects (queries, InfoSets, user groups) are created and managed specifically for each client. Query objects are not attached to the Workbench Organizer, this means that they cannot be created and transported according to standard correction and transport procedures. This is a big advantage for end users that want to develop queries (ad-hoc reports) in their own client that are not meant for use in the rest of the system. Query objects can still be transported, however the transport process requires manual preparation and is not automatically initiated (export and import takes place using Query transport tools). For further information, see Transporting Standard Area Objects.
· Global area
Query objects in the global area are cross-client, that is they are available throughout the whole system and in all clients. Query objects in the global area are connected to the Workbench Organizer. They can be created and transported using the normal correction and transport procedures.
Transport is initiated automatically and no manual preparation is required. The global query area is therefore well suited for centrally developing queries meant for use and distribution throughout the system. All query objects delivered by SAP (from Release 4.0) are located in the global query area.
Both the global and the standard query areas contain discrete and consistent numbers of query objects. No relationships of any sort can exist between objects from different query areas. For example, you cannot create a query in the standard area using an InfoSet from the global area.
Each query area can be viewed as a discrete namespace for query objects. This means that objects can exist in different query areas that have the same name but different meanings.
Global Area Naming ConventionsHow to name queries, user groups, and InfoSets has already been discussed in the previous sections. When naming global area query objects, certain prefixes can be used.
You may only use a particular prefix after first having purchased its corresponding license.
A prefix is composed of '/prefix/' and precedes the actual object name. The / symbols before and after the prefix name are actually part of the prefix. A prefix can contain up to 10 characters including the two / symbols.
Pay attention to the following guidelines:
· InfoSet names can take the form '/prefix/InfoSet'.
The entire name of the InfoSet including prefix can contain up to 24 characters.
· User group names can take the form '/prefix/user_group'.
The entire name of the user group including prefix can contain up to 12 characters.
· Query names take the form 'query'.
Query names have no prefix of their own, instead they take the prefix of their user group. A query name can contain up to 14 characters.
· Prefixes may only be used with InfoSets and user groups from the global area. The Workbench Organizer checks to see if prefixes are used correctly.
The individual query object maintenance transactions check the name syntax described above. You can only work using name prefixes with query objects in the global query area. This is significant because it is in this area that query objects from SAP are inserted at PUT if necessary. All query objects delivered by SAP have the prefix '/SAPQUERY/', which has been reserved for them.
When using prefixes in the global area, ensure that objects whose names begin with a prefix belong to the development class with the same prefix. The Workbench Organizer checks to see if this condition has been fulfilled.
When creating queries for a user group whose prefix belongs to SAP, a business partner or another SAP customer, you must pay special attention to the fact that queries inherit their prefixes from their user groups. These kinds of user groups can in turn be transported into your system using a PUT or other transport method. These queries then belong to the objects found in the namespace determined by the user groups prefix.
If, for example, a query is created in the user group '/SAPQUERY/xx', then this query inherits the prefix '/SAPQUERY/'. It seems, therefore, that the query belongs to those objects delivered by SAP. This in turn could lead to the query being overwritten during the next transport. Therefore, it is recommended that no new queries be created in these user groups and that you use your own user groups when creating new queries.
Changing Query Areas
You can change query areas from each query object maintenance component by choosing Environment ® Query Areas. A window appears containing both query areas and their long texts.
Use Choose to choose the query area that you want. If you choose to work in the global area, this is displayed on the initial screen of the maintenance component. In the standard area no such text is displayed. The same maintenance component functions are available in both query areas.
You can display technical information about a query area by choosing Information on the screen where you chose which query area you wanted to work in. A dialog box appears where a long text is displayed along with information about whether or not the objects are client specific or linked to the Workbench Organizer.
Assigning Development Classes in the Global Area
Due to the fact that query areas are linked to the Workbench Organizer, a development class must be designated when query objects are created. Query objects are entered into a correction request whenever they are created or changed.
In the global area, you can classify query objects as local objects (using a temporary development class, usually $TMP). (This is the same as creating a query object in the standard area). There are several conditions that you should pay attention to when designating or changing development classes:
· All query objects in the global area have to be assigned to a development class (temporary development classes included). If the development class is not temporary, that is to say transportable, then the object must be entered in a correction request when it is being created or changed.
· User groups and InfoSets can be assigned to any development class you want.
· Queries can only be assigned to non-temporary development classes if their corresponding user groups and InfoSets are also assigned to non-temporary development classes. If, when you are creating a query, it is determined that either the InfoSet or user group assigned to that query is part of a temporary development class, then your query will automatically be assigned to development class $TMP. Whenever this happens, no dialog box asking you to determine a development class will appear.
In order to simplify matters, it is recommended that you always assign user groups and InfoSets in the global area to transportable development classes. In this way, all queries can be assigned to any development class you want.
All query objects in the global area that are assigned to non-temporary development classes must be entered in a correction request when being created or changed. An exception occurs with customizing settings. Changes like assigning users to user groups and InfoSets to user groups can be made without having to be entered in a correction request. Transports made using the Workbench Organizer do include InfoSets user group assignments, not however users user group assignments.
You can change development classes in the various query object maintenance components by choosing either Query ® More Functions ® Change Development Class, InfoSet ® More Functions ® Change Development Class or User Group ® Change Development Class. However, in accordance with the rules for assigning development classes formulated above, the following restrictions apply:
· Changing a user group from a non-temporary development class to a temporary development class only makes sense if all of the user groups queries are assigned to a temporary development class.
· Changing an InfoSet from a non-temporary development class to a temporary development class only makes sense if all of the InfoSets queries are assigned to a temporary development class.
· Changing queries from a temporary development class to a transportable development class only makes sense if the InfoSet areas and user groups they are assigned to are in a transportable development class themselves.
The function Change development class... checks to see if you are allowed to change an objects development class and displays a warning if this is not possible. You may then change the development class.
For technical reasons it is possible to make changes that conflict with the restrictions listed above. Therefore the system checks automatically to see if all changes made are acceptable. If a conflicting change has been made, a warning is displayed asking you to reconsider the change. If this were not the case, you would run the risk of having inconsistent datasets in all receiving systems after transport.
You can no longer change a development class when an object belongs to a transportable development class and has already been transported. This means that all development class changes described above must be made prior to transporting the object.
A development class change may also be necessary after a query object has been renamed. You must also ensure that the development classes of user groups and InfoSets that have been renamed still lie within the accepted name spaces for the new names. In this case it is advisable to choose an appropriate development class when you are renaming the object. With user groups the individual queries within the user group must also be assigned new development classes.
Renaming InfoSets and User Groups in the Global Area
When using the function Rename with InfoSets and user groups be aware of the fact that in addition to the InfoSet or user group, all dependent queries must also be renamed. If several InfoSets or user groups have been renamed, a series of queries must be included in a correction request in addition to the InfoSets and user groups. The renaming process is only actually finished when all objects necessary have been entered into a correction request.
Copying Query Objects between Different Query Areas
In order to copy query objects from one query area to another a special procedure must be followed to ensure that the datasets of each query area remain intact and consistent. During transfer you must check to see that the object being transferred can be inserted in the new dataset without upsetting the consistency of the latter. If you think of the global area as a single client, then the whole copying process, from the standard area to the global area and vice versa, corresponds to object transport from one client to the next. Thus, you copy query objects from one query area to the next in much the same manner as you copy objects within the standard area.
Only those users in possession of the necessary transport authorization (InfoSet and user group maintenance authorization) can copy query objects from one query area to another.
Global Area Query Variants
If you want to transport query variants within the global area, these variants must be created as system variants. System variant names begin with either SAP& or CUS&. Other kinds of variants cannot be transported. (Please see also the variant documentation available on the initial variant maintenance screen).

Difference between partner role & partner function

hi all
what is the differnce between partner role & partner function ?
Please elaborate with examples.
Kiran

Hi,
Partner function
Partner functions are terms that describe the people and organizations with whom you do business, and who are therefore involved in transactions. For example, when you create an activity, based on Customizing settings, it automatically includes the partner functions Activity Partner, Contact Person, and Person Responsible.
BP Roles
A business partner role is used to classify a business partner in business terms. The roles you assign to a business partner reflect the functions it has and the business transactions in which it is likely to be involved.
Regards
Srinu

My iPod touch will not let me download more apps, though I have sufficent memory space, and other internet based functions are running...

though I have sufficent memory space, and other internet based functions are running...

Try the following to rule out a software problem:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Power off and then back on the router
- Reset network settings: Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings
- iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
- iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
If still problem make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
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Vendor Open item issue - Functional area wise

Hi Gurus,
We want to create Vendor Open item report using SQVI / report painter - Functional area wise, we are creating the report using BSIK table, but it is showing the credit amount coming as +ve. We are not able extract the net amount, as it is not reconcile with FBL1N open balances.
Please help me with your inputs with steps / procedures to design the report in SQVI, if there is no possibility, please let me know if there is any Std Report Group to achieve this functionality.
Regards
Naveen

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Saurabh

Functional Area field not getting populated in the AUFK table

Hi Friends,
The table AUFK is the table for Internal Order master data.
The issue which we are facing is:
In a particular Order type, the field 'Functional Area' is suppressed in the field status group for the order master data.
But the cost centers which are maintained in the order master has the functional area field populated with value.
In the table AUFK, the functional area field is populated for some internal orders and not populated for others. In all cases it should pick the functional area from the cost center which is maintained in the internal order.
Please guide us about what can be the possible reason(s) for populating the field in some cases while not populating in other cases.
Thanks a lot in advance for your help.
Regards,
Shilpi

Hi,
maintain the functional area in order master data to ensure 100% functional area is available in AUFK.
I can't tell you the reason why its sometimes appearing and sometimes not bur FUNC_AREA is not picked from responsible/requesting cost center (from master data).
If in customizing of internal order order types a "model-order" is assigned with maintained functional area, this func_area is taken if you create a new order for this ordertype.
Best regards, Christian

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