SAP ABAP Data Element E_PROG_RATE (Variant program in rate step)
Hierarchy
IS-UT (Software Component) SAP Utilities/Telecommunication
   IS-U-BI (Application Component) Contract Billing
     EE20 (Package) IS-U: Billing
Basic Data
Data Element E_PROG_RATE
Short Description Variant program in rate step  
Data Type
Category of Dictionary Type D   Domain
Type of Object Referenced     No Information
Domain / Name of Reference Type E_PROGRAMM    
Data Type CHAR   Character String 
Length 8    
Decimal Places 0    
Output Length 8    
Value Table TE313    
Further Characteristics
Search Help: Name ISU_F4_VARIANT    
Search Help: Parameters PROGRAMM   
Parameter ID VPM  
Default Component name    
Change document    
No Input History    
Basic direction is set to LTR    
No BIDI Filtering    
Field Label
  Length  Field Label  
Short 10 Variant 
Medium 15 Variant 
Long 20 Variant program 
Heading Variant 
Documentation

Definition

Each variant program requires a certain number of parameters. The variant program establishes which fields must be filled for a rate step, and therefore plays a very central role in the maintenance of rate steps:

  • If you wish to create a new rate step, you must first enter a variant program in the field at the end of the rate step list. After you choose "Enter", all fields required for this variant program become ready for input.
  • At the end of the rate step list, a new field is now ready for you to enter another variant program. You can no longer change the variant program for rate steps that have already been created.

Each time a new rate step is created, a new logical rate step number is assigned internally.

Most variants require fewer operands and line item types than the maximum amount that is possible. Therefore, empty columns are hidden that contain operands and line item types not required for the rate steps. To cancel this automatic adjustment of the columns, choose: Goto -> Settings -> Empty columns yes/no.

History
Last changed by/on SAP  20050224 
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