Defining report parameters

After creating a report, define new report parameters or modify the properties of system-supplied report parameters as necessary.

  1. Select Administration > Setup > Reports.
  2. Select the report for which to define parameters, and then click the Parameters tab.
  3. Click Add Parameter.
  4. Specify this information:
    Line
    Specify the sequence number of the report parameter.
    Parameter
    Specify the parameter value for the report.
    Data Type
    Select the data type of the parameter, e.g., character, data, numeric, etc.
    Length
    Specify the maximum length of the parameter.
    System Screen
    Specify the code of the entity that corresponds to the report parameter.
    Type
    Specify the code of the type entity that corresponds to the report parameter.
    Parameter Default/Radio Button Default
    Specify the default value of the parameter.
    Custom Label
    Specify a custom name for the parameter to be used on the Report Parameters page.
    Mandatory
    Select to make the parameter mandatory.
    Uppercase
    Select to enforce uppercase characters for the parameter.
    Remember
    Select to carry over a remembered value (from a preceding screen) as a default value.
  5. Click Save Record.
Parent topic: Creating reports