John "2nd problem is actually getting access to SAP table names, data definitions etc." As I understand it, the SAP Table names are in SAP (German) code, and the column names are in SAP code. Then there is another set of tables - also named in SAP code, of course - which provide translations between the SAP column names and <insert name of your installed language(s)>.
Oh, yes, it's as complicated as heck. That's how SAP consultants make all their money, and why you need them. The data may be more easily accessible in something like SAP BW, provided you bought that. "The only known I have at the moment is that they can send me spreadsheets" Which are possibly produced by a point-and-click GUI, so the user will have no idea of the underlying data structures. Or by some customised ABAP reporting, see 'SAP Consultants' above. The easiest and most cost effective mechanism may even be to read in, parse and consume the spreadsheets. Sorry Regards Mike The information contained in this Internet Email message is intended for the addressee only and may contain privileged information, but not necessarily the official views or opinions of the New Zealand Defence Force. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose, copy or distribute this message or the information in it. If you have received this message in error, please Email or telephone the sender immediately. ------- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
