Workflow sendmail step hyperlink length too long

[former_member16044]

Hi all,

I have read threads to minimize the hyperlink lenth using SICF aliasing. But I am using a dynamic hyperlink whose lenth is 235(Max 255) characters.

As there's a restriction to accomodate only 132 characters in a line, I am splitting the link into four parts. But, I am unable to display the entire link. Can the dynamic hyperlink be shortened using SICF alias approach? If so, pls provide the steps.

Thanks,

Rahul

Edited by: RahulKulkarni on Nov 30, 2011 3:34 PM

[former_member185167]

Hello,

Yes, you can shorten it by replacing fixed parts in SICF. Try it, don't wait for someone to tell you how.

regards

Rick Bakker

hanabi technology

[former_member16044]

Rick,

I am on the way to do the things in SICF, since never did a thing on webservice part, need someone's guidance to do it quickly and correctly.

I created a node under default host with referance to external link option, in that, entered my portal address in redirect to URL under error pages tab. But not sure to select the right service in alias target tab. So, couldn't able to activate the service.

Any suggestions?

[former_member185167]

Hello,

I've never actually done it myself, I just know that it can be done.

http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70ehp1/helpdata/en/78/9852bdc06b11d4ad310000e83539c3/frameset.htm

I would ask the BASIS people to help out if I had to do it.

regards

Rick Bakker

hanabi technology

[Former Member]

Hi,

I might be worth to spend few moments to check function module SO_NEW_DOCUMENT_SEND_API1. With that you can send real HTML format emails. There are no restrictions when using this function module. Just build a new method and replace the standard email sending step with your own task.

You can find lots of example for using SO_NEW_DOCUMENT_SEND_API1 by searching.

Regards,

Karri

[former_member16044]

Thanks Karri for your reply.

Using SO_NEW*API1 is not feasible to me as I am using a BOPF method and it has so many parameters and have nearly 8 mail steps in this workflow which uses URL link referance.

If anyone have idea on how to use SICF alias to reduce URL lengh, please share your thoughts on this.

Thanks,

Rahul

[Former Member]

Ok, I see. Check at least OSS for your problem unless you didn't already. For example note 1326061 (SAP does not "support" hyperlinks in WI description).

I have seen solutions in which they have managed to add long hyperlinks to work item description (not sure though if this will work in email). The solution included separating the hyperlink into several container elements and then using some sap script tricks (which I don't unfortunately remember) to make it work even when the hyperlink text was in several rows, etc.

For the SICF alias thing I don't have an answer.

Thanks,

Karri