Generic DataSource Fields ("Hide Field")

[sap_cohort]

Hi, I created a Generic DataSource using a Z Extract Structure with all of the same fields as LIKP. When I maintain this DataSource I notice that a lot of the fields are all flagged as "Hide Field".

Can anyone tell me why only select ones would by default be flagged as "Hide Field" and not others?

Thanks!

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Please check how you defined the extract structure (Code). When I created the Generic Data Source based on LIKP table. All the fields are visible, no Hide field.

Regards,

Kams

[dennis_scoville4]

This is one of the "undocumented features" of creating generic DataSources. It also occurs if you append new fields to an existing DataSource (e.g. through an append structure). While it's a pain, you have to uncheck the Hide Field boxes that you actually want to show.