Configure Extended RFM for Data Extractor

Magnitude provides a custom data extraction remote function module that extends the basic capabilities of the Data Extractor module and Process Runner is designed to work with this custom function module.

You can configure a custom functional module and pass additional SAP parameters from Process Runner globally or for a specific SAP system. The global settings are overridden by the settings applied at the individual SAP system level.

  1. To configure a custom functional module for Data Extractor and pass additional parameters for all SAP systems, perform the following steps:
    1. In Process Runner, on the Tools tab, select Options. The Options window is displayed.
    2. On the Data Extractor tab, under Use Extended RFM, specify the name of the custom function module, which is Y_PROCESS_RUNNER_DE.
    3. In the Record/Row width box, enter the number of characters depending on the custom function module requirements.
    4. Select the Tools icon. The Additional Parameter Configuration for Extended RFM dialog box is displayed.
    5. Select the Enable Additional (Import) Parameters checkbox and enter the parameter name and value for the function module. You cannot pass blank parameters; also, an error message is displayed if the parameter is not found in Extended RFM.
    6. Select OK. The changes are applied to all the SAP systems because the configuration is done at the global level. All the Data Extractor Process files are run using the specified function module.
  2. To configure a custom functional module for Data Extractor and pass additional parameters for a specific SAP system, perform the following steps:
    1. In Process Runner, on the Home tab, select SAP Shortcuts. The Magnitude Connector for SAP window is displayed.
    2. On the Server/Group tab, select the required SAP system.
    3. Select Properties. The Properties [<NameOfSAPSystem>] window is displayed.
    4. In the Data Extractor Settings tab, under Use Extended RFM, specify the name of the custom function module, which is Y_PROCESS_RUNNER_DE..
    5. In the Record/Row Width box, enter the number of characters depending on the custom function module requirements.
    6. Select the Tools icon. The Additional Parameter Configuration for Extended RFM dialog box is displayed.
    7. Select the Enable Additional (Import) Parameters checkbox and enter the parameter name and value for the function module. You cannot pass blank parameters; also, an error message is displayed if the parameter is not found in Extended RFM.
    8. Select OK. The changes are applied to the selected SAP system and the custom function module is used only for the selected SAP system; Process Runner uses the standard function module for the other SAP systems .