Derivation of Characteristic

[Former Member]

Hi,

I have to derive one Characteristic by another. Let's say Char2=Char1 in Planning. Character 1 and 2 are 100% identical. Can someone tell me how to handle this.

I know that I can define this in the Characteristic relationschip, but which Exit do I have to use and how must I modify this Exit. Can someone help me?

Thanks!

Kind regards

Marcel

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Marcel,

You can use Char Rel type exit.

Go to basis planning area --> Char Rel --> type Exit --> Detail View --> choose derivation, combination check and proposal --> select source and target char(s) --> use appropiate FM.

If you press F1 in the field of each FM, you will get information about the FM's interfaces, and example of FM.

The Char Rel will work only if the derived Char is not selected in the planning level.

Eg. If you want to derive Char2 from Char1, Char2 must not be included in your planning level.

Best Regards,

Suan Liono

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Suan,

thanks for your answer. I'm not an ABAP programmer. Does there exist a standard function module i can use or modify, or do I have to programm my own exit?

Do you have the coding for this function?

Many thanks

Marcel

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Marcel,

To start with look at:

UPB_TIME_EXIT_FISC_DERIVE

UPB_TIME_EXIT_FISC_CREATE

UPB_TIME_EXIT_FISC_CHECK

these are very commonly used exits for deriving

0FISCPER from 0FISCPER3 and 0FISCYEAR

or the other way depending on teh scenario.

Regards,

Adam

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Marcel,

yes, you have to program your own deivation logic. If you press F1, you can see the sampe Function module.

You can also use FM given by Adam Sklodowski as templates, and modified them as your need.

Best Regards,

Suan Liono