Using Report Default Fields

Objective

After completing this lesson, you will be able to add Report Default Fields in SAP Fieldglass.

Report Default Fields

Report Default Fields lists the most frequently used columns/filters on a specific base module. These items are identified and added by default when a report is created for that base module.

Reports are viewed, run, and created through the Analytics menu on the SAP Fieldglass home page.

Navigating the Report Default Fields Admin Object

Report section of the Admin Menu, the Report Default Fields selection is highlighted.

1	To view the default fields associated to the tenant, select Report Default Fields from the Report section of the admin menu

Report Default Fields List Page

The default fields listed are not inclusive of all possible fields for that module

Fields can be added to or edited in any of the Base Modules listed here.

2	The Base Module column indicates the module the field is pulling from.
3	Fields indicate the number of fields available within the selected module
4	To view the fields within a module, select the appropriate link in the Base Module column.

Report Default Fields Details Page

The details page will provide a snapshot into the defaulted fields that will populate when a report is created under the base module of Job Posting.

5	Check marks in the Column column indicate that this field is automatically included as a column in the report when a new report is created for this base module.
6	Check marks in the Filter column indicate that this field will be automatically included as a filter when a new report is created for this base module.

Add Report Default Fields

WorkingNet Networking Inc., a global manufacturer of data networking equipment, wants to add a Legal Entity field for reports run on Job Postings.

As the SAP Fieldglass administrator for WorkingNet, you’re in charge of adding that default field!

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Summary

Report Default Fields are the most commonly used columns/filters on tha report's base module.

Key Points:

Display of Fields: The Base Module column shows the module from which the field is pulled, while Fields indicate the number of available fields.
Viewing Module Fields: Select the appropriate link in the Base Module column to view fields within a module.
Default Columns and Filters: The details page shows default fields that populate when creating a report under a specific base module.
Indicators for Use: Check marks in the Column and Filter columns indicate fields automatically included as columns and filters when a new report is created.

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