WS: WW: File Output FAQs
(Doc ID 1309030.1)
Last updated on MAY 10, 2024
Applies to:
JD Edwards World World Writer - Version A7.3 cume 4 and laterInformation in this document applies to any platform.
Purpose
The document contains FAQs and troubleshooting tips for when a World Writer version is used to create a physical file.
Please see the Reference section for a list of Bugs related to file output. There may be a fix and/or workaround available for these issues. This list is not inclusive.
Questions and Answers
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In this Document
| Purpose |
| Questions and Answers |
| Question 1: What changes have been made to World Writer file output that could impact daily business processes? |
| Question 2: Why does Error 1899 occur when you change a World Writer version from Detail to Totals Only when the Output Media is to a physical file? |
| Question 3: Can you output a file to a specific file member? |
| Question 4: When you create a file with World Writer, why does the last character of a negative number appear as an alpha character or the '}' symbol? |
| Question 5: Is there a way to add or append records to an existing file created by World Writer? |
| Question 6: Can you delete records from a file using World Writer? |
| Question 7: Is there a way to delimit records using commas or semi colons for the purpose of uploading the report to Excel? |
| Question 8: What is the maximum number of fields World Writer can output to a file? |
| Question 9: What would cause the output file to be missing some of the fields specified on Output Field Specifications? |
| Question 10: Can you output to file Julian date fields in different formats such as a 4 digit year? |
| Question 11: How do you ensure that World Writer created a file successfully? |
| Question 12: When a World Writer version creates a file, where does the CCSID value for the file come from? |
| Question 13: What are some common Output to File/Library Authority problems? |
| Question 14: How do you prevent a data description report from being created when World Writer creates a file? |
| Question 15: Can you change the delimiter from a comma to another value when using 8=DB Export (Export to IFS File)? |
| Question 16: Can a global change be performed for the Output Library in all World Writer versions that create a file? |
| Question 17: How do you convert packed numeric fields to zoned decimal when creating a file? |
| Question 18: When will batch parameters (cover page information) on a World Writer version be included in the output file when exporting to the IFS directory? |
| Question 19: Why is a World Writer set-up with Export Parameters not creating a file in IFS directory nor is a spooled file created? |
| References |