UDF value addition at runtime

[Former Member]

Hello Experts,

As there are lots of UDFs are being used in the system. But problem we are facing is that whenever request comes to add a new value in UDF. I need to shutdown the system rather close all the screens and all the users are required to stop working.

Is there any way that we can add value without interupting the users.

Thanks

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Muhammad,

If I understand you correctly, you are trying to add new UDF to B1, right?

It is very important to ensure nobody else in the system. Because you are making change to your database, not just add a value like normal data entry.

You can ignore the warning to add or edit UDF even with someone else logged in. However, that should be avoid since you are taking chance to be lucky that those user are not lock up any tables.

It is not convient for you. But those restriction will ensure your database integrity.

My recommendation is: plan ahead for UDF, add them in a batch and restrict adding UDF only when there is no other choice

Thanks,

Gordon

[former_member583013]

Hello Muhammad,

Whenever you add a UDF in SAP, the UDF actually gets added to all the relevant tables in the Company database. This is technically a change in database structure and need to get reflected in the SAP screens.

When you add UDF when users are connected, the users are bound to get this message to close all active windows. This cannot be avoided.

IT IS NOT A GOOD PRACTICE TO ADD UDF WHEN USERS ARE CONNECTED. PREFERRABLY THEY SHOULD BE DONE AT THE END OF THE DAY WHEN NO USERS ARE CONNECTED OR THE USERS SHOULD BE ASKED TO DISCONNECT BEFORE UDF's ARE ADDED

Suda