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Getting
Started Overview To display the Matchcode button, click in an entry field.
The Matchcode appears on the right of the field. See below
to identify Macintosh and PC buttons. Matchcodes fall into three basic categories: 1) Short list or hit list The values are listed on one screen. For longer lists, you
may need to scroll down to see all the values. 2) Restrict Value Range Many entries are available for the field. A number of tabbed
screens with different categories display so that you can
enter your search criteria. 3) Calendar search A calendar-type dialog box is displayed so that you can select
day, month, and year. This is used in date fields such as
invoice posting date. This type of Matchcode is displayed for a list of
values. An example is the Matchcode for the Material group
field on the "Create: Purchase Requisition: Initial Screen."
1. Click on the Matchcode button in the Material group
field. 2. Scroll down to see all values if necessary. 3. Double-click on a value such as 1060 to select it. Result: The value will be copied into the Material
group field. Find a Value: If you don't see your desired value, you can search the Hit
List. 1. Click the Find button 2. When the Find box appears, type in the search term (catering,
for example ). 3. Clear the check boxes for Starting at current line
and Only on current page unless you wish to limit your
search accordingly. 4. Type in a number to limit or expand your search results
next to the Cancel search after hits field. 5. Click the Find button Result: SAP returns a list of values that contain
your search terms. 6. Double-click on the desired value to select it from the
list that appears. 7. Double-click again to copy it into the entry field. Restrict Values: You can search the hit list for more than one value at a
time; for example all material groups beginning with 10. 1. Click the Restrict Values button Result: The Restrict Value Range dialogue box appears. 2. Type in the first few letters or numbers of the values
you want to find followed by an asterisk (*). 3. Type in a number to limit your search results next to
the Restrict number to field or click the No restriction
field. 4. Click the Enter button Result: A list of the values you specified is displayed.
Double-click to select one. Restrict
Value Range Matchcode This type of Matchcode displays a series of tabbed screens
to help you search for a value. 1. Click on the Matchcode button in the Vendor number
field. Result: The "Restrict Value Range" screen
is displayed (There are slight differences on a Mac and PC). 2. Select a category. On a PC: or On a Mac: 3. Type in your search criteria. You can enter more than
one field.
Tip You
can type part of a word followed by an asterisk
(*) if you don't know the full name.
4. Type in a number to limit your search results in the Restrict
number to field or click No restriction. For more options on defining your search you can use the
Selection Options button 5. When you are finished, click the Enter button 6. When the list is displayed, double-click on the entry
to select it. On a Macintosh: This type of Matchcode is used to select month, day, and
year in a date field such as the Invoice Posting Date. 1. Click on the Matchcode button. 2. Click on the month and year on the top of the screen and
select them from the dropdown list. 3. To select a day, double-click on the number. Result: The entire date is copied into the entry field. On a PC: 1. Click on the Matchcode button. The calendar dialog box
displays the date on top, and from left to right, the month/year,
week number, and dates of the month. 2. To change the month and year: 3. Double-click on the number of the day in the middle corresponding
to the month. Result: The entire date is copied into the entry field. Creating
a Personal Matchcode List You can create your own
list of Matchcodes for a specific field instead of searching
through the entire list of Matchcode values every time you
enter the field. To find out more, see Advanced
Topics & Tips: Creating a Personal Matchcode List. |
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at the bottom of the list. 
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and select from the list.
and the Multiple Selection button 
on this screen. They are described in detail in 
