Is there any way to mass convert a variable type?
Let's say I have a job with 10 workflows. In my first workflow, I have a varchar which is length 10. However, I realize that I really need it to be length 20. Because this value was used in many...
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NZ directories do not contain PAF data error
Hi all ,I am using global address cleanse transform to cleanse German and France address data.But i am getting following error in data services.NZ directories do not contain PAF data,update directories...
View ArticleConnect to Bex Queries from Data services
Hello Gurus, We are on Data services 4.2 version and BW 7.4. The objective is to take the bex output and load it to SQL server . Is there any direct options available to extract data from BEx query...
View Articleraise_exception_ext not working
Hi All, I am new to SAP Data Services and getting an unresolved error. When i am running a JOB with a Function(raise_exception_ext) then the error encountered is: (Function call <raise_exception_ext...
View ArticleConcept of database link in BODS
I am unable to understand database link concept in BODS while creating datastore. I would be extremely thankful if anyone give a proper answer with an example. -Thanks & RegardsVaishaali
View ArticleHow to restart applications after downtime..?
Can anyone please explain the process of restarting applications after downtime..?
View ArticleAutomation of CASE Transform
Hello friends, I have source file contains records of USA and UK countries as of now. I've loaded them into template tables (Country wise) by using CASE Transform. if source file come up with another...
View ArticleWhat does the RFC connection in Management Console actually do?
My team recently was exploring running jobs as background on target SAP ECC systems. In the process, we realized we didn't need the RFC configured in Management Console - we could disable this RFC and...
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Getting the error 'RFC CallReceive error .'
Hi, I am migrating jobs from BODS 4.0 to BODS 4.2 which has ABAP programs. As part of BODS 4.2 we have created dialog user to upload ABAP programs to development environment (ED3) and able to extract...
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RFC call returning only 10 characters
Hi Guys We are trying to fetch long texts from an ABAP backend into DS by making an RFC enabled wrapper around the READ_TEXT function module. The wrapper converts the tline based table returned from...
View Article4.2, sp5 - Switch between repositories
In the "What's New" documentation for version 4.2, SP5 it mentions...."In SAP Data Services Designer, you can now switch between repositories, with no need to log out of and back into Designer." I am...
View ArticleHow to audit permissions levels?
Is there any way to export a list of all groups and their members somehow from the CMC? We have a single team which maintains all administration of the system Our teams submit requests to that team for...
View ArticleMemory required for running parallel data flows..?
Hello SAPians, I would like to know.. What is the memory required in order to run a job that has parallel data flows..? -Thanks in advanceVaishaali
View ArticleAutomated way to backup Data Service Batch Jobs / Data Flows?
Good afternoon, I was wondering if anyone knows or has created a way to backup Data Services batch jobs & data flows through an automated process? Is there any sort of script that I can schedule...
View ArticleHow to extract data from WB2_V_VBAK_VBAP2 table of SAP ECC to SAP DS?
Hello, I am trying to extract data from WB2_V_VBAK_VBAP2 table of SAP ECC to SAP DS.WB2_V_VBAK_VBAP2 is described as generated table for view and has data in the ECC system.But when I try to view the...
View ArticleHow to deal with two Python installation?
Hi, I'm trying to call a external Python script in a User Defined Transform with following code: import imp google_analytics =...
View ArticleHow Global Variables are getting processed at the background ??
Hi all,Im new to BODS. My team is doing a research and i wanted to know how the global variables,which we are declaring in BODS, are getting processed at the background ? Suppose we give 'Y' as global...
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Doubt about XML_Map component from Platform Palette in Data Services
I begin with SAP Data Services and I was studying about XML_Map component from Platform Palette. I was very confused about how to use/config this component and I would like to request help with this...
View ArticleDQ address validation not working with ECC (FLDQ SP 5 and 6)
Hello All, I am really struggling with making the address cleanse web service thingy working in connection with ECC. I have done all settings (configurations) mentioned in the DQ installation guide....
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Standard SAP Async Outbound WebService and SAP BODS integration
Hello Experts, We have a requirment where we need to integrate Standard SAP Asynchronous WebService and SAP Data Services.The standard webservice is in the retail system. This webservice is only for...
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