Validation and F4 help on an application server file path parameter

Hi
I have a field on a selection screen called File Path and it is for a download program where the user needs to specify the path for the download (NOT THE ACTUAL FILENAME).
I am trying to find a function or method that allows a user to use F4 help to browse for a directory rather than a specific file. There are lots of posts out there asking this question but all of the answers point to functions that allow you to browse for a particular file rather than just the file path/directory.
Does anyone know of a function that provides F4 help to browse for a file path on the Server (NOT PC). I would want the user to just be able to select the directory or path and have the path returned. They should not need to pick a specific file.
F4_DXFILENAME_TOPRECURSION is a very good function but unfortunately it makes the user pick a file rather than just a directory.
In addition to this, does anyone know of a function or method that allows you to then validate the path\directory that is entered?
Thanks for your help
Nicole

Hi,
You can try with the FM 'EPS_GET_DIRECTORY_LISTING'. With this Fm module you will get you the list of files of a particular path in an internal table. Then you can populate this internal table in F4 help.
Hope this solves your problem. If any difficulty, come back to me about that.
Below are some other FM related to application server directory. Hope these Helps.
EPS_GET_DIRECTORY_LISTING
EPS_GET_DIRECTORY_PATH
EPS_GET_FILE_ATTRIBUTES
EPS_GET_FTP_SYSTEM_INFO
Regards,
Shailesh Jadhav

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Application server file path vaidation

I have written the code for application server file path validation.
DATA : l_fname TYPE filename-fileintern." type c.
DATA : l_filpath TYPE filename-fileintern,
 l_filname(40) TYPE c.
PARAMETER : p_sucfil LIKE rfpdo-rfbifile OBLIGATORY. " rlgrap-filename
AT SELECTION-SCREEN ON p_sucfil.
l_fname = p_sucfil.
CALL FUNCTION 'FILE_GET_NAME'
EXPORTING
CLIENT = SY-MANDT
 logical_filename = l_fname
 OPERATING_SYSTEM = SY-OPSYS
PARAMETER_1 = ' '
PARAMETER_2 = ' '
PARAMETER_3 = ' '
USE_PRESENTATION_SERVER = ' '
 WITH_FILE_EXTENSION = 'X'
USE_BUFFER = ' '
ELEMINATE_BLANKS = 'X'
IMPORTING
EMERGENCY_FLAG =
FILE_FORMAT =
 FILE_NAME = l_filpath
EXCEPTIONS
 FILE_NOT_FOUND = 1
 OTHERS = 2
IF sy-subrc <> 0.
message 'Invalid file name' type 'E'.
ENDIF.
But always i will get Invalid file name.
Y is it so.
pls help me.

Praveen,
I have checked ur code and I found that if i give a logical file name from
tran. FILE under folder 'Logical file name definition, cross client' then ur code works. Pl. check.
Regards,
Joy.
DATA : l_fname TYPE filename-fileintern." type c.
DATA : l_filpath TYPE filename-fileintern,
l_filname(40) TYPE c.
PARAMETER : p_sucfil LIKE rfpdo-rfbifile OBLIGATORY. " rlgrap-filename
AT SELECTION-SCREEN ON p_sucfil.
l_fname = p_sucfil.
CALL FUNCTION 'FILE_GET_NAME'
EXPORTING
logical_filename = l_fname
operating_system = sy-opsys
with_file_extension = 'X'
IMPORTING
file_name = l_filpath
EXCEPTIONS
file_not_found = 1
OTHERS = 2
IF sy-subrc <> 0.
 MESSAGE 'Invalid file name' TYPE 'E'.
ENDIF.

Regarding Application server file path browsing

Hi All,
I have a issue regarding Application Server File Path browsing.
Actually in my selection-screen i will declare a parameter as Application Server File Path now when i press F4 in that field it should be able to browse through Application Server Path's.
Just like F4_FILENAME in the case of Presentation Server File Path Browsing.
Can anybody solve my issue.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks & Regards,
Rayeez.

Hi Shaik,
Just copy and paste:
Here is the code for retrieving list of files contained within specific Application server directory(SAP).
PARAMETER: p_fdir type pfeflnamel DEFAULT '/usr/sap/tmp'.
data: begin of it_filedir occurs 10.
include structure salfldir.
data: end of it_filedir.
START-OF-SELECTION.
Get Current Directory Listing for OUT Dir
call function 'RZL_READ_DIR_LOCAL'
exporting
name = p_fdir
tables
file_tbl = it_filedir.
List of files are contained within table it_filedir
loop at it_filedir.
write: / it_filedir-NAME.
endloop.
Hope this will help you.
Let me know incase of any concerns.
EDIT:
There are few FM for ur refernce :
RZL_READ_DIR_LOCAL
SUBST_GET_FILE_LIST Return table with file list for the given directory (pattern allowed)
F4_DXFILENAME_TOPRECURSION Popup to select one file from the given application server directory
TH_SERVER_LIST Returns list of application servers.
EPS_GET_DIRECTORY_LISTING Lists filenames from the application server .
Cheers
Sunny
Rewrd points, if found helpful
Message was edited by: Sunny

How to give the application server file path in the module pool programming

Hi,
     Could somebody help me how to provide the application server file path in module pool programming once the logo is uploaded to sap system.
For eg I have imported a logo name owens into sap system by using transaction se78; now I need to call the path in the below url,
if container2 is initial.
CREATE OBJECT CONTAINER2
EXPORTING
    CONTAINER_NAME              = 'PICTURE_CONTAINER2'.
CREATE OBJECT PICTURE2
EXPORTING
    PARENT = CONTAINER2.
CALL METHOD PICTURE2->SET_DISPLAY_MODE
EXPORTING
    DISPLAY_MODE = CL_GUI_PICTURE=>display_mode_fit_center
EXCEPTIONS
    ERROR        = 1.
CALL METHOD PICTURE2->LOAD_PICTURE_FROM_URL
EXPORTING
    URL    = " ? "
EXCEPTIONS
    ERROR = 1
    Others = 2.
endif.
Thanks in advance
Deepu

hi Deepu,
Use FM '/SAPDMC/LSM_F4_FRONTEND_FILE' for fetching the data from the application server path/presentation server path
Regards,
Santosh

Regarding Application server file path

Hi All,
please explain the process how to create logical file path in FILE t-code.

Hi,
logical file path
The (platform-independent) logical file path is evaluated at runtime to get the (platform-dependent) physical path (see Assignment of Physical Paths to Logical Path).
Two examples of this are:
· Logical file path: BW_OLAP_CACHE
Name: BW OLAP Cache
· Logical file path: BW_OLAP_CACHE_SPAN
Name: BW OLAP cache cross-application server
Assignment of Physical Paths to Logical Path
At runtime, the physical path assigned for the corresponding operating system platform is generated from the logical file path.
Since the physical path is platform-dependent, the customer must set it her/himself. The closer the file is to the application server or, with the cross-application server cache mode, to the application server, the faster it can be found and read.
Log(ical) path: BW_OLAP_CACHE
Name: BW OLAP Cache
Syntax group: UNIX (all Unix platforms)
Phys(ical) path: /usr/ (Syntax group WINDOWS NT)
In a heterogeneous system landscape (such as UNIX and Windows NT servers) all system-specific syntax groups must be maintained. Ensure that the definitions for the various syntax groups point to the same directory.
5. Save your entries
for detailed information
Have a look at this links... i guess it explains what you are looking for...
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/8d/3e4ec2462a11d189000000e8323d3a/content.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005vp/helpdata/en/25/ab3a57df3b11d189fc0000e829fbbd/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_sm40/helpdata/EN/8d/3e4ec2462a11d189000000e8323d3a/frameset.htm
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Raj.

Application server file path name separated by apace

Hi All,
I am writing files on application server. Below is my fie path.
parameters: p_o_file like rlgrap-filename default   '/xxx/tmp/app/outbound/1~lcxxxx~ACTUAL~periodfyyear~RR.txt'.
data : mnthyear(12) type c,
         year(6) type c.
case p_rpmax.
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concatenate 'OCT' '-' year into mnthyear separated by space.
replace 'periodfyyear' with mnthyear into p_o_file.
In the report output I am getting the file name correctly.
Output File: /dev/tmp/app/outbound/1~LC1000~ACTUAL~OCT - FY2013~RR.txt
When checked in AL11, it is showing me the below file name
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Pl find snipet..
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     CONCATENATE gwa_spfli-carrid
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                 gwa_spfli-countryto
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Equalent of F4_filename function module for application server file path

hi experts,
        i am using cl_gui_frontend_services=>file_open_dialog
       for bring file path dynamically for user, in front end.
      same feature i want to give when i am trying upload file from application server.
kindly provide me function module or class method, which will do it.
thanks in advance
regards,
pavan

Hi,
Use FM F4_DXFILENAME_TOPRECURSION
Sample code here
report ztest.
data : filename like DXFIELDS-LONGPATH.
data : begin of itab occurs 0,
a(200) type c,
end of itab.
CALL FUNCTION 'F4_DXFILENAME_TOPRECURSION'
EXPORTING
I_LOCATION_FLAG = 'A'
*I_SERVER = '?'
*I_PATH =
FILEMASK = '.*'
*FILEOPERATION = 'R'
IMPORTING
*O_LOCATION_FLAG =
*O_SERVER =
O_PATH = filename
*ABEND_FLAG =
EXCEPTIONS
RFC_ERROR = 1
ERROR_WITH_GUI = 2
OTHERS = 3
break-point.
open dataset filename for input in binary mode.
while sy-subrc = 0.
clear itab .
read dataset filename into itab.
append itab.
endwhile.
CALL FUNCTION 'GUI_DOWNLOAD'
EXPORTING
BIN_FILESIZE =
FILENAME = 'd:\abc.txt'
FILETYPE = 'BIN'
TABLES
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Regards,
Satish

APPLICATION SERVER FILE PATH

Friends to surf the flat file
function module
what we use is
'KDGET_FILENAME_ON_F4'_
like this what is the fuction module for application server?????

Try:
F4_DXFILENAME_TOPRECURSION
PARAMETERS: f_app(128).
AT SELECTION-SCREEN ON VALUE-REQUEST FOR f_app.
PERFORM get_fname_app.
FORM get_fname_app.
DATA: c_fnh_mask TYPE dxfields-filemask VALUE '.',
search_dir TYPE dxfields-longpath VALUE '/sapglobal/users',
file_path LIKE dxfields-longpath.
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EXPORTING
i_location_flag = 'A'
i_server = ' '
i_path = search_dir
filemask = c_fnh_mask
fileoperation = 'R'
IMPORTING
o_path = file_path
EXCEPTIONS
rfc_error = 1
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ENDFORM. "get_fname_app[/code]
OR
AT SELECTION-SCREEN ON VALUE-REQUEST FOR p_apath.
CALL FUNCTION '/SAPDMC/LSM_F4_SERVER_FILE'
IMPORTING
serverfile = p_apath
EXCEPTIONS
canceled_by_user = 1
OTHERS = 2.

Validate application server file

Hi,
I have to validate the application server file path on selection screen.
I am using following code :
form VALID_APP_FILEPATH   using    p_filpath TYPE FILENAME-FILEINTERN.
data : l_fname(60).
CALL FUNCTION 'FILE_GET_NAME'
    EXPORTING
      LOGICAL_FILENAME = p_filpath
      OPERATING_SYSTEM = SY-OPSYS
    IMPORTING
      FILE_NAME        = L_FNAME
    EXCEPTIONS
      FILE_NOT_FOUND   = 1
      OTHERS           = 2.
IF SY-SUBRC ne 0.
      MESSAGE 'Enter the valid file path'(e01) TYPE 'E'.
ENDIF.
endform.                    " VALID_APP_FILEPATH
but if i choose correct file path from F4 help also.
It displays error message.
Sy-subrc always equals 1.
Help me out

Hi,
I have implemented the code mentioned by you and am not having any problems even when I use F4 to get the fle name.
Pls recheck and get back if the error persists.
Reward if found helpful.
Warm Regards,
R Adarsh

Smartform into PDF and store in folder of application server

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hi uma,
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Application Server file Validity

Hi Experts,
I have one query. I wanted to check the validity of file in application server. The scenerio is like in my selection screen I will provide application server file name.
I wanted to validate whether that file is existing or not. If file is not existing then I need to display an error message.
Can anybody will suggest me how I can achieve this requirement?
Thanks,
Neha

Hi Neha,
To access the files on Application server we use DATASET operationsd like open, read, close etc.
Now in your case use opendataset as:
open dataset   ds_name for output in text mode encoding default.
IF sy-subrc NE 0.
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ENDIF.
CLOSE DATASET ds_name.
Where ds_name = logical path name of your file, or if you want to check for just one file, hard code the path.
Better practice is to use logical path name.
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DATA: ds_name          LIKE rfpdo-rfbifile.
Close dataset is used in case file exists you need to close it.
Revert back if you wantto know abt logical file name.
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Sana.

Issue with the Maximum lenght string on application server file

Hi,
I have one internal table which cotains aroung 200 fields. The total lenght of the all fields is around 2000 charr.
I am using open data, transfer and close data set to put my file on application server.
I am looping at my internal table and then transfering the data on server file.
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not all the data.
Does there is maximum limit on the number of char on application serevr.
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kindly help.

Hi Sachin,
As Rainer said you cannot see the full length of row in AL11. The visible length is restricted. If you want to re-confirm whether all data are in. Then download the file from application server to your local system and see the contents. It will be to 2000 characters which you passed.
Hope this helps.

Application Server : File writes only 255 characters

Hi Friends,
I am trying to writes data to application server file .
My line size is 1100 charqacters.
When I use open dataset for output in text mode encoding default
and transfer contents to file.
I am only able to write contents upto 255 characters.
Whatever is beyond that I do not see it in AL11.
Is there a way to write more than 255 characters.
I tried CG3Y to view files but it also shows only 255 characters.
Please help.

Hi,
Just find the string length.
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      MOVE 0 TO l_len.
    ELSE.
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      SUBTRACT 1500 FROM l_len.
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ENDDO.
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Also download the data using CG3Y with BIN to .txt file and see.
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New Line in application server file

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I am facing rather a unique problem. I have a report that generates a file and posts it on the application server. When i open the file at the application server it shows me line split ( I mean a new line is introduced in the middle of a row).
On further investigation I observed that the field after which it split contains a # symbol. Now many files posted on the server contains # but this problem is not observed in any of those files.
I tried replicating this on quality and dev by adding # at run time in debug mode but the file posted is perfectly fine. I figure it must be some other symbol entirely that we can view as #.
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Edited by: Preethi B on Feb 8, 2010 2:02 PM

Hi,
Am facing similar issue in production environment.
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Error while accessing the application server file

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When I try to load the data from CSV file to PSA , I am getting following error message
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"Errors in source system"
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I am not sure about this error message.
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Hi ram,
if you have more than one application server running in your BI system (see at transaction SM51) be aware that your infopackage will be executed on the right one. Each application server has its own file system and your job need to run on the server your file is stored on.
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