Planning File Entries in BOP

[Former Member]

Hi Everyone,

1. Is BOP flag in Planning File used with only SAPNETCHANGE filter type?

2. Other filter types (including Z  ones), do they include product in BOP even if BOP flag is not set in Planning File?

3. Is it possible to  create a Z filter type with Netchange option?

Regards,

Sima

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

any replies?

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Sima,

1. Is BOP flag in Planning File used with only SAPNETCHANGE filter type?

I have never seen filter type SAPNETCHANGE in the BOP filter types.  APO as delivered contains BOP filter type SAP_STANDARD; on new systems I have never seen any others.  Exactly where did you see this filter type?

This field in the planning file controls planning, not BOP.  The flag is reset after a BOP run. You can get more info about this field by displaying the planning file, placing your cursor on the field, and pressing F1.  There is a nice explanation.

2. Other filter types (including Z  ones), do they include product in BOP even if BOP flag is not set in Planning File?
3. Is it possible to  create a Z filter type with Netchange option?

Can you please elaborate your exact requirements.  What are you trying to accomplish?

It is possible to create just about any filter type as long as the proper objects exist in the field catalogue.  You can create custom entries in the field catalogue as necessary, and as long as the entries are populated in the associated structure(s), the resulting filter will be usable.

Best Regards,

DB49

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Sima,

I assume that you are using SAP_STANDARD: SAPNETCHANGE.

You can create Z filter types in Maintain Filter Type and order categories..and field catalog also..

You can create customized one with net change and with other options also..

Thanks,

Bala.

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Sima,

I did a little more digging after seeing expert Bala's response.  I found the SAP_NETCHANGE filter hiding in the configuration tables.  It is not directly visible in configuration, because SAP has set it to be unalterable through configuration. (see note http://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/635411 )

Although this filter cannot be altered, it seems logical that an experienced (and patient) developer could create a 'clone' filter type that worked in a way that satisfied your business requirements.  The SAP filter evidently calls a special program /SAPAPO/BOP_FILTER_NETCHG; which I speculate could be copied and modified to be the engine for your clone.  I hasten to add that I have never done this, nor do I know anyone who has.

I personally would be reluctant to create such a clone, unless there was no other possible way to manage the business requirements. Many custom developments are expensive to create and maintain.  Caveat Emptor!

Best Regards,

DB49

[Former Member]

Bala, Dogboy,

Many thanks for your responses.

I understand from the OSS note 635411 that only SAP_NETCHANGE uses Planning File. Other filter types include products in BOP run irrespective of whether there is a change in the requirement situation.

My requirement is not to use net change mode, I want full BOP run, as in some cases in our processes Panning File entries are not created for BOP in standard, but I want product to be included in BOP. So I can use any filter type other than SAP_NETCHANGE in that case.

Regards,

Sima