Structure of an input file?

Hi All,
can any one tell me wat is the structure of an input file for the shipment cost price upload?

Hi,
Go to LSMW and enter the project - sub project details and click on "Object Overview" as shown below:
Select "List" in the pop up. Now, system will show the fields in the required sequence.
Regards,
AKPT

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Dear Verdurin
With reference to Cory K's earlier post the most practical and efficient method to achieve acquistion would indeed be to use a Standard State Machine VI sequence structure. This structure executes set code (your own code) and determines which state to transition to. I agree with Cory K's 3 states within the sequence. Using the iterations loop you can define how many iterations of each acquistion you require. In LV, click File > New > From Template > Frameworks > Design Patterns > Standard State Machine. This automatically creates the VI for you to use where you can create the 3 states required.
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