Custom Input: Adding Custom Condition Columns to a BRF+ Decision Table

To add additional Condition Columns to a BRF+ decision table, follow these steps:

Step 1: Verify Support for Custom Input

• Check if the decision table supports Custom Input by consulting the Custom Input overview or checking Context Overview of the table.

Step 2: Add a Data Object to Structure: CUSTOM_INPUT

• Navigate to Structure: CUSTOM_INPUT:

  • Path: Your Customer Application → Data Object → Structure → Structure: CUSTOM_INPUT.
  • Note: Structure: CUSTOM_INPUT is located at the bottom of the list.

• Enable Edit Mode:

  • This will allow modifications to the structure.

• Add a Data Object:

  • Option 1: Use an Existing Data Object

    • Click on Add Existing Data Object.
    • Use the search bar or browse the list to find the required data object.
    • Select the data object and click OK.

*   **Option 2: Create a New Data Object**

    *   Click on **Add New Data Object**.
    *   Select **Element** as the object type.
    *   Provide a name for the new data object.
    *   Optionally, bind the new data object to an existing **DDIC** or **BRF+ element**.
    *   Save and activate **Structure: CUSTOM\_INPUT** after creating the new data object.

• The created Object will appear in the list,

Step 3: Add a Custom Column to the Decision Table

• Open the relevant Decision Table in BRF+.

• Enable Edit Mode.

• Access Table Settings:

  • Located in the upper-right corner of the BRF+ table.

• Navigate to the Condition Columns section.

• Insert a Custom Column:

  • Click Insert Column and select From Context Data Object.

*   Use the structure browser or search field to locate the data object added to **Structure: CUSTOM\_INPUT**.
*   Click **OK** in the **Context Query** window.
*   Confirm in **Table Settings** to finalize the addition.

Step 4: Save and Use the Custom Condition Column

• The custom condition column will now appear in your decision table.
• You can use this column to further refine and narrow down your PPP workflows.

Key Notes

• Custom Input Verification: Always ensure the decision table supports custom input before proceeding.
• Activation: Always save and activate Structure: CUSTOM_INPUT after making changes.

See also

Custom Input
BRF+ Decision Tables

Keywords

• Custom Input
• Structure: CUSTOM_INPUT
• Condition Columns
• Data Objects