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Embedding Crystal Reports inside
ECC ALV Reports
Applies to:
Applies to ECC Enhancement Package 5
Summary
These steps describe how to configure and set up embedded Crystal Reports inside the ECC system using
the ABAP List Viewer (ALV).

Author: Tammy Powlas
Company: Fairfax Water
Created on: 24 July 2011
Author Bio
Tammy Powlas works for Fairfax Water, is a SAP Mentor and ASUG volunteer with the BI
and BITI communities. She is SAP-certified in FI, CO, BW, SEM and ASAP.


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Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Sample Query to Test Crystal Reports ............................................................................................................... 4
Related Content .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Disclaimer and Liability Notice ............................................................................................................................ 8


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Introduction
These steps describe how to configure and set up embedded Crystal Reports inside the ECC system using
the ABAP List Viewer (ALV).
Configuration
1. Verify in configuration that the Crystal Reports integration is activated.
2. Use transaction SPRO to go to the IMG. Follow the path below. Select Maintain SAP GUI-Specific
Settings.


Select the checkbox in Allow Crystal Reports. Click Save Settings.

Note: If Crystal Reports Viewer is not installed, please install it. Refer to OSS note 1353044.

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Sample Query to Test Crystal Reports
1. Go to SAP Query by entering transaction SQ01.
2. Click Edit > Other User Group.
3. Select BC_KUNDE. In this example, a sample query has been created against SAP-provided
InfoSet BCS3.




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4. Execute the query. Select Display as Table.

5. Select the ALV button.


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6. Click Views > Crystal Reports.

There is now a Crystal Report inside the ECC system that can be exported, printed, or saved as a Crystal
Report.


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Related Content
Innovations 2010 and SAP BusinessObjects = Embedded Analytics for SAP BusinessSuite Customers
How to set up and use Crystal Reports from your ABAP List Viewer Reports (ALV) inside ECC
Next Generation ABAP Development (2nd Edition) Chapter 20


































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Disclaimer and Liability Notice
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