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 7 Infoty. 
Medium 15 Infotype 
Long 20 Infotype 
Heading 4 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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