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Using Group by hour in SAP HANA table

Prabhas
Prabhas
Updated on 13-Mar-2026 752 Views

When working with SAP HANA tables, grouping data by hour is a common requirement for time-based analysis. This can be achieved using different approaches depending on your specific needs. Method 1: Using DATE() and HOUR() Functions You can try this method to convert time to date and hour format − select to_varchar(time, 'YYYY-MM-DD'), hour(time), sum(r_time) as r_time, sum(p_time) as p_time from t1 group by date(time), hour(time) order by to_varchar(time, 'YYYY-MM-DD'), hour(time); This approach extracts the date and hour components separately from the timestamp column. The DATE() function extracts the date part, while HOUR() extracts ...

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Prevent XML re-formatting in WAS response in SAP Windows Activation Service

Monica Mona
Monica Mona
Updated on 13-Mar-2026 131 Views

No, there is no other possibility of preventing XML re-formatting in Windows Activation Service (WAS) response until you code everything on your own. It seems to be an issue during de-serialization. Most probably it is relevant to the parameters that you are sending in the response. The WAS response mechanism automatically formats XML content based on its internal serialization process. Understanding the Issue When SAP Windows Activation Service processes XML responses, it applies default formatting rules during the de-serialization process. This automatic formatting can alter your original XML structure, whitespace, and indentation. Troubleshooting Steps You ...

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RFC returns exception while using SAP RFC_READ_TABLE to output data to software

Swarali Sree
Swarali Sree
Updated on 13-Mar-2026 563 Views

When working with SAP RFC_READ_TABLE function module, you may encounter RFC exceptions that prevent data extraction to external software. You can check if there are any short dumps in the SAP system using T-Code: ST22. When there are short dumps, it leaves the ABAP Processor in an invalid state. This results in a failed call with an unspecified error message. Checking Short Dumps in SAP To diagnose RFC exceptions with RFC_READ_TABLE, follow these steps − Step 1: Access the SAP system and navigate to transaction code ST22 (ABAP Runtime Error Analysis). Step 2: Review ...

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Connecting to SAP R/3 system via JCo client and JCo Server

seetha
seetha
Updated on 13-Mar-2026 948 Views

In JCo3.0, Java client JCO.Client is replaced by JCoDestinations. You can connect to SAP system via Inbound RFC Communication (Java calls ABAP) or via Outbound RFC Communication (ABAP calls Java). JCo Connection Types For inbound RFC communication, you need to use JCoDestination for executing a remote function module at ABAP side. To use inbound RFCs, you have to use JCoDestination which executes a Function module remotely at ABAP side and while using outbound RFCs, you have to configure a JCoServer at the SAP gateway that is responsible to receive incoming requests from ABAP side and process remote function ...

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Searching data from the different system in SAP.

seetha
seetha
Updated on 13-Mar-2026 256 Views

You need to create a search help with custom data selection by defining a search help exit. This is particularly useful when you need to fetch data from external systems or apply complex filtering logic that cannot be achieved through standard selection methods. Creating Custom Search Help with Exit Function To implement custom data selection, follow these steps − Step 1: Navigate to the Definition tab of your search help in transaction SE11. Step 2: Remove all content from the Selection method input field to disable standard data selection. Step 3: Enter your custom function ...

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Allow only a possible set of values to choose from while setting value in SAP ABAP

varma
varma
Updated on 13-Mar-2026 538 Views

If you need to place a restriction on field values, you can use predefined domains on the column or text field to control the permissible values. Implementation Steps The process follows this hierarchy − Select Table Field -> Data Element -> Specify Domain While specifying the domain, you can set the permissible set of values which you want the table field to accept. This creates a value restriction at the domain level that applies to all fields using that domain. Domain Value Table Configuration To configure allowed values in your domain − ...

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Sorting an already sorted internal table in ABAP

radhakrishna
radhakrishna
Updated on 13-Mar-2026 2K+ Views

When working with internal tables in ABAP, sorting performance can be optimized by understanding how sorting affects subsequent operations. If you leave the second sort operation, it would be quicker as the internal table (itab) will already be in the right order. Sorting and Binary Search Example Consider the following example where we sort by multiple fields and then perform binary searches − SORT itab BY f1 f2 f3. READ TABLE itab WITH KEY f1 = 'A' f2 = 'B' ...

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Moving TABKEY from CDPOS table into field structure in ABAP

mkotla
mkotla
Updated on 13-Mar-2026 642 Views

When working with change documents in ABAP, you may need to move the TABKEY from the CDPOS table into a field structure. I would suggest you make use of Function Module CHANGEDOCU_KEY_ANY2CHAR and other function modules of function group SCD8. This function module performs the reverse function of converting change document keys. Using CHANGEDOCU_KEY_ANY2CHAR Function Module The primary function module for this task has the following details − Function Module: CHANGEDOCU_KEY_ANY2CHAR Function Group: SCD8 ...

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Retrieve list of linked documents in SAP

Sharon Christine
Sharon Christine
Updated on 13-Mar-2026 258 Views

When working with SAP systems, retrieving linked documents is a common requirement for various business processes. SAP provides several RFC (Remote Function Call) modules specifically designed to fetch document lists and their associations with business objects. Available RFC Functions for Document Retrieval There are multiple RFC functions available to fetch the list of documents in SAP. You can try any permutation and combination to identify which suits your specific requirement − BAPI_MATERIAL_GETLIST − Retrieves material documents and their associated links ...

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Edit report generated from SAP Crystal Reports

Sai Subramanyam
Sai Subramanyam
Updated on 13-Mar-2026 469 Views

In SAP Crystal Reports, it is not feasible to directly edit a report once it has been generated. The generated reports are read-only by default, and you cannot add constraints or logic to make your report editable in the standard Crystal Reports viewer. Workaround Solution However, there is a practical workaround that involves exporting the report and then modifying the document properties. Here's the approach − Step-by-Step Process Step 1: First, export the generated Crystal Report to your desired format (such as ...

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