Hello,
The classification system is implemented in R/3, for material, with around 16 class types, and 60 - 70 characteristics. The requirement for BW is to reproduce the classification system, but only for filtering purposes of material infoobject, when executing the reports.
One option is to have all the characteristics as display attributes, and filter them with the F4 help, in the matchode of the material of the variable entry screen. But they don't want to have a list of 70 display attributes, since it would be very complicated for the users to find the appropriate attribute.
The requirement is to be able to select a specific class type, and depending on the class type, get the list of display attributes assigned to that class type (that is, the characteristics assigned to the class type in R/3).
For example, class type AA has characteristics Colour and Size, and Class type BB has characteristics Measure, Function and Mechanism. The matchcode is opened, and then, it is possible to select the class type = AA, and then, only the attributes Colour and Size are available for filtering (but Measure, Function and Mechanism are not displayed). In summary, the same functionality as in R/3.
Does anyone know if it is possible to configure this in BW? Also, whatever solution or workaround is welcome.
Thanks in advance for your help
Patricia