custom field does not get updated after entering once - FPM_REFRESH not working

Question

I have enhanced BP data model with custom entity, TYPE 4, updated the mappings and GenIL UI.

When I create a CR to add data on these custom fields, I can enter only once.

If I enter say value '1' on the field and I am still on the same UIBB, I am not able to edit any other value for that field, say I cannot remove the '1' and enter '2' on that field.

Once data is entered and CR is activated, I am able to save the data in database, the only issue comes when I am on a CR trying to add data on that custom UIBB.

Can anyone suggest what could be the missing piece on this? (mappings/feeder class)

In the flush method of UIBB (IF_FPM_GUIBB_FORM~FLUSH), I am able to see the old and new values, however in IF_FPM_GUIBB_FORM~GET_DATA and GET_ENTITY_DATA methods of the feeder class, I am only seeing the old values at CS_DATA.

I have redefined the GET_ENTITY_DATA and GET_DATA methods to assign F4 help from OVS_HANDLE_2 and setting the field properties respectively.

Answer 1

You need to follow all the steps from the guide. Sometimes you might miss one and the whole things doesn't work.

Did you connect the MDG data model with GENIL by inserting your entity either in VC_MDG_BS_GENIL_C or in VC_MDG_BS_GENIL view?

If that was not it, then it is probably a mismatch in field name or type. Try debugging from IF_BS_TYPECASTED_MAP_ASSISTANT~TARGET_FIELD_NAME or IF_BS_TYPECASTED_MAP_ASSISTANT~TYPE_ALTERNATIVE and check if the values are mapped correctly.