SAP ABAP Data Element INFOTYP (Infotype)
Hierarchy
SAP_BASIS (Software Component) SAP Basis Component
   BC-BMT-OM (Application Component) Organizational Management
     SP00 (Package) Organization and Planning
Basic Data
Data Element INFOTYP
Short Description Infotype  
Data Type
Category of Dictionary Type D   Domain
Type of Object Referenced     No Information
Domain / Name of Reference Type INFOTYP    
Data Type CHAR   Character String 
Length 4    
Decimal Places 0    
Output Length 4    
Value Table      
Further Characteristics
Search Help: Name HRBAS00INFTY    
Search Help: Parameters INFTY   
Parameter ID   
Default Component name INFOTYPE   
Change document    
No Input History    
Basic direction is set to LTR    
No BIDI Filtering    
Field Label
  Length  Field Label  
Short Infoty. 
Medium 15 Infotype 
Long 20 Infotype 
Heading IT 
Documentation

Definition

Contains a code that represents a specific infotype. Infotypes allow you to describe object attributes.

Use

Use this field to identify the infotype you wish to work with. To do so either:

  • Enter the appropriate code
  • Request a list of infotypes and make a selection

Example

The Relationship infotype allows you to describe how different objects are linked.

Supplementary Documentation - INFOTYP 1000

Use

Use the From and To fields to confine an inquiry/report to selected infotypes, by naming the infotypes that should be documented. Infotypes are identified through a 4-digit code and the codes are in numerical sequence. There are 3 ways to select infotypes:

  • name a single infotype in the From field, for example, 1000. The specified infotype is reported on.
  • name a range of infotypes in the From and To fields, for example 1000 to 1004. All infotypes lying between the two specified infotypes are reported on.
  • name a list of infotypes, for example, 1000 to 1002, 1008 to 1010 and 1013 to 1015. To do so, click on the right direction arrow. A window appears that allows you to enter a list.

Procedure

To complete the fields:

  • type in the appropriate infotype code, or
  • request a list of infotypes and make a selection by:
    . pressing F4, or
    . clicking on the down arrow

Supplementary Documentation - INFOTYP 1001

Use

Use the From and To fields to confine a copy to selected infotypes, by naming the infotypes that should be documented. Infotypes are identified through a code and the codes are in numerical sequence. There are 3 ways to select infotypes:

  • Name a single infotype in the From field, for example, 1000 The specified infotype is reported on.
  • Name a range of infotypes in the From and To fields, for example, 1000 to 1004 All infotypes lying between the two specified infotypes are copied.
  • Name a list of infotypes, for example, 1000 to 1002, 1008 to 1010 and 1013 to 1015 To do so, click on the right direction arrow. A window appears that allows you to enter a list.

Procedure

To complete the fields:

  • type in the appropriate infotype code, or
  • request a list of infotypes and make a selection by:
    . pressing F4, or
    . clicking on the down arrow

History
Last changed by/on SAP  20020827 
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