Field help (ABFCODTYP)

The field type is defined here, which characterize the entry format (numeric, any characters, date...) and the coherence controls (reference to a table for example).

The principal generic types that exist :

A : Alphanumeric
C : Short integer
L : Long integer
DCB : Decimal
D : Date
M : Local menu
MM : Local menu with filter
ACB : clob
ABB : blob

But many other predefined types exist. They often make reference to an annex table (currency, country...). A dedicated dictionary is used to described them and they can be selected using the key that is used to obtain the list.

In the case of the facts tables, it is necessary to enter the additional information for certain types (dates, miscellaneous tables, local menus).