Hi Danielle,
Fine then!
With Management Studio, you can write the same SQL as with Query Generator.
Besides, it has numerous advantages compared to Query Generator.
- It is MUCH more powerful than Query Generator.
- It's easy to use, once you learn the basics. No need to take classes.
- If you need a book on SQL, there are hundreds on the market, And many free sites also!
- If you need SQL oriented towards SAP B1, there is only 1 book, and a good one! Called Mastering SQL Queries for SAP Business One by Gordon Du.
- The same Gordon Du will answer many of your questions if you post them on the SAP Forum (Reporting & Printing section)
- You can write much longer codes (seems there is no limit!) with MS
- No more computer memory crashes!
- When an error occurs, it gives you an indication about its nature, so debugging is easier
- You can write Stored Procedures. These are queries you save on the server, and allows you to run complex queries. With complex projects, SPs are indispensable.
- You can run small parts of the program, just by highlighting the lines you wish to run
- You can open numerous queries at once and run whichever you want
- And... you can use it with CRYSTAL REPORTS (ask your SAP Partner to give you access)
to generate endless professional-looking reports.
Once you get used to it, you will stop using Query Generator, except for small tasks.
If you have problems, keep posting. Someone will help you.
Best Regards,
Leon
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>>Once I take classes I can use it as they advised I can crash SAP if I am not careful.
You CAN crash SAP even if you use Query Generator!
Sure you have to be CAREFUL when programming SAP, whether using Management Studio or Query Generator.
And remember, there are many things SAP does not allow you to do! You may lose support!
At the same time, if you are TOO AFRAID, you will never produce anything useful
What I do when I give SAP access to my staff is as foll:
I ask my SAP Consultant to make a copy of the live SAP database - and name it, say DUMMY or SIMULATION.
Then my staff learn MANAGEMENT STUDIO using the DUMMY database. Later, they may use the LIVE database
If anything goes wrong, it's DUMMY which is corrupted.
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You don't need to be an expert on Management Studio.
Learning how to use it to write and run queries takes a few minutes...
You must convince your SAP Partner to give you access to MS to let you learn using the DUMMY database.
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