Query Extracts using RSCRM_BAPI: Generation, Monitoring, Performance and Restrictions

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Summary
This document will give the reader detailed information with regards to generation of query extracts using RSCRM_BAPI. This will also help the reader understand how to monitor the extract generation along with some tips of performance of extract generation. Author: Mayuri Sinha

Company: Infosys Technologies Limited Created on: 23 August 2010

Author Bio
Mayuri Sinha is working with Infosys Technologies Limited.

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Step by Step approach of Query Extract Generation:..................................................................................... 3 Step 1:....................................................................................................................................................... 3 Step 2:....................................................................................................................................................... 3 Step 3:....................................................................................................................................................... 4 Step 4:....................................................................................................................................................... 4 Step 5:....................................................................................................................................................... 5 Step 6:....................................................................................................................................................... 5 Monitoring Query Extract Generation:............................................................................................................ 5 Option 1: ................................................................................................................................................... 5 Option 2: ................................................................................................................................................... 6 Option 3: ................................................................................................................................................... 6 Performance Tips and Restrictions for using RSCRM_BAPI: ......................................................................... 6 Related Content ............................................................................................................................................ 7 Disclaimer and Liability Notice ....................................................................................................................... 8

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Step by Step approach of Query Extract Generation:

Step 1: Open T-code RSCRM_BAPI and find the query of which you want to create the extract.

Step 2: Before we start creating the extract click on the icon Execute Query. This will give you the output what you will get when the extract will be generated. While executing you will get output screen like below. Same can also be achieved by using the menu bar Query--> Query Result.

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Step 3: Now click on the icon Extract , you will get the below screen for defining the extract properties.

Step 4: In the above screen , we need to enter following details A) Technical Name of Extract: We can enter any technical name of our choice. B) We need to define the type of extract based on our requirement. By default Table Type is selected but if we need the extract outout in CSV file ,we will have to select File (CSV). If we select the File (CSV) , as soon as we select this extract type , File Parameters section becomes editable. Please note that earlier this section was non editable. Here we need to enter below three fields. 1: Name of the Extract Output file in File Name 2: Path where this output needs to be generated in Path Name. 3: Specify the File separator.

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Step 5: In the start condition enter the required start condition when this Query extract is suppose to get generated. Depending on your requirement you can define the required start condition from the below screen.

Step 6: Once the start condition is defined you will see the tick mark against Start Condition--> Selection Options. This means all work is done now and Query extract can be generated. Click on the Generate Extract (F8).

Monitoring Query Extract Generation:

There are three ways using which Query Extract Generation can be monitored. Option 1: Click on the Batch Monitor from the below screen of Query Definition.

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Option 2: Using T-Code RSCRMMON and then take the required filter to monitor your extract generation.

Option 3: Using Function Module : RSCRMBW_MON_STATUS_DISPLAY and then take the required filter to monitor your extract generation.

Performance Tips and Restrictions for using RSCRM_BAPI:

Lots of good performance Tips and Restrictions are mentioned in the OSS notes 605213 and 605208.

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Disclaimer and Liability Notice

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