Maintaining table types for step-loop table functionality

To improve the usability of step-loop tables within PreBilt, table types are used to control how the table is presented within the UI. The table type functionality addresses the challenge of displaying multiple fields within a single row, particularly on mobile devices with limited screen space.

The table type displayed in PreBilt can be controlled either through configuration in transaction /TCTM/EWM_CUST, which manages table types at the display profile level, or in transaction /TCTM/EWM_CFG, where it can be maintained at logical step/field level. This configuration allows for flexible control data presentation based on the specific requirements.

Maintaining table type for Display Profile

Maintaining table type for Logical Transaction Ste

Note

Maintaining table type at screen field level will take priority over anything set at display profile level.

Step-Loop (SL) table

The step-loop table supports Popin functionality, which adjusts the display based on available screen space. If the screen is resized or has limited space, fields will dynamically grow "downwards" into a vertical stack, ensuring no truncation occurs.

Popin functionality

In addition to the Step-Loop (SL) table, there are two other table types available for displaying data, each with unique characteristics:

Full table view

This displays all rows at once, removing the need for navigation buttons like "PAGE UP" or "PAGE DOWN."

Fields in this view are read-only, so users cannot edit data.

Example

Table type "TA" (full table) is set for transaction INSTBI, step INSTSB.

Table type configuration

Full table

Object list view

This displays data in a simplified, vertically growing list format without column headers.

Like the full table view, the object list is non-editable, for scenarios where only viewing is required.

Example

Table type "OL" (object list) is set for transaction INSTBI, step INSTSB.

Table type configuration

Object List