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Runtime Parameters

Runtime parameters are are placeholders for values that are passed at runtime, see Extraction Parameters - Custom. They can be created in context of Query Variables and Dimension Filters.

Create Runtime Parameters

There are two types of runtime parameters:

  • Scalar runtime parameters represent a single value.
  • List runtime parameters represent multiple values.

Follow the steps below to create a scalar runtime parameter:

  1. In the main window of the component click Edit runtime parameters. The window “Edit Runtime Parameters” opens.
    open-edit-runtime-parameters

  2. Click [Add Scalar] to define scalar parameters to be used as placeholders for actual values. The placeholders need to be populated with actual values at runtime.
    dd-parameters

    Tip

    Parameter0..-n is the default naming for the added parameter. You can enter a name of your choice.

  3. Select one of the following data types from the drop-down menu. The data types may correlate to SAP data types.

    Type Description
    Text Can be used for any type of SAP selection field.
    Number Can be used for numeric SAP selection fields.
    Flag Can only be used for SAP selection fields THAT require an ‘X’ (true) or a blank ‘‘ (false) as input value.

  4. Click [OK] to confirm.

The runtime parameters are now available in the extraction type.

Follow the steps below to create a list runtime parameter:

  1. In the main window of the component click Edit runtime parameters. The window “Edit Runtime Parameters” opens.
    open-edit-runtime-parameters

  2. Click [Add List] to define list parameters that contain multiple values separated by commas e.g., 1,10 or “1”, “10”. The placeholders need to be populated with actual values at runtime.
    dd-parameters

    Tip

    Parameter0..-n is the default naming for the added parameter. You can enter a name of your choice.

  3. Click [OK] to confirm.

The runtime parameters are now available in the extraction type.

Assign Runtime Parameters

Follow the steps below to assign the runtime parameters to variables or dimension filters.

  1. In the main window of the extraction type, click [Edit Variables]. The window "Edit Selections" opens.
  2. Add a filter to the variable, see Variables.
  3. Click the icon button next to the input field to switch between static values ( ) and runtime parameters ( ). If no icon button is available, create a runtime parameter.
    Selection With Parameters
  4. Select a runtime parameter from the dropdown-list.
  5. Click [OK] to confirm the input.
  1. In the main window of the extraction type, right-click the dimension you want to parameterize.
  2. Click Edit Filters. The window "Edit Selections" opens.
  3. Add a filter for the dimension, see Dimension Filter.
  4. Click the icon button next to the input field to switch between static values ( ) and runtime parameters ( ). If no icon button is available, create a runtime parameter.
    Selection With Parameters
  5. Select a runtime parameter from the dropdown-list.
  6. Click [OK] to confirm the input.

Pass values during runtime, see Extraction Parameters - Custom.

Last update: July 2, 2024