Creating a variant

This procedure describes how to request that SAP creates defined variants for a specific ABAP program. You can view a selection screen of a variant based on the ABAP program, set values for the parameters and save the new variant in the SAP system.

Before you begin

Do one of the following:

• Windows: Open a new DOS prompt window.
• UNIX: Ensure that you are logged on as the Control-M/Agent user.

To create a variant:

1. Type one of the following commands and press enter:
   • UNIX:

     ctmr3req -SAPR3-ACTION var_create -SAPR3-ACCOUNT <account_name>

     -SAPR3-PROGRAM <program_name>

   • Windows:

     <Agent home directory>\CM\SAP\EXE\ctmr3req -SAPR3-ACTION VAR_CREATE

     -SAPR3-ACCOUNT <account_name> -SAPR3-PROGRAM <program_name>

   For a list of parameters, see var_create action parameters.

   The Selection screen for program dialog box appears.

2. Type the number for Variant Name and press enter.
3. Type the variant name and press enter.
4. Type the number for Variant Description and press enter.
5. Type the variant description and press enter.
6. (Optional) Type any number to vary any of the remaining parameters.
7. Type s to save.

   The variant is created.

   EXAMPLE: The ctmr3req utility used to create variants, using the STAR account, for the prog1 program:

   D:\Program files\BMC Software\CONTROL-M Agent\David\ctmr3req -SAPR3-

   ACTION var_create -SAPR3-ACCOUNT STAR -SAPR3-PROGRAM prog1 -Agent

   Default