Chapter 2. One-Time Configuration for Query Tool Use

In this chapter

Steps in Configuring the Query Tools 12

Performing Maintenance on InfoSets 18

This chapter covers everything you need to know to make the SAP R/3 Query family of tools ready for use. The steps for the configuration are broken down in such a simple and easy-to-use format that anyone can perform them. However, the decision to use a particular tool or tools and the administrative methodology that will be put into place to use the tools requires deeper consideration.

Before you dive in and begin performing the one-time configuration that is necessary before you can use the SAP Query reporting tools, you should review Chapter 1, "Getting Started with the SAP R/3 Query Reporting Tools." As discussed in Chapter 1, the SAP R/3 Query tools (SAP Query, InfoSet (Ad Hoc) Query, and QuickViewer) are built on a foundation of four main components:

• Query areas

• Query groups

• InfoSets

• Administrative decisions (which are company-specific)

This chapter covers how to configure query groups and InfoSets so that you can begin using the Query family of tools.