SAP WCSNEEDID WCM: Requirements Table data and field list

WCSNEEDID is a standard SAP Structure so does not store data like a database table does. It can be used to define the fields of other actual tables or to process "WCM: Requirements" Information within sap ABAP programs.

This is done by declaring abap internal tables, work areas or database tables based on this Structure. These can then be used to store and process the required data appropriately.

i.e. DATA: wa_WCSNEEDID TYPE WCSNEEDID.

The WCSNEEDID table consists of various fields, each holding specific information or linking keys about WCM: Requirements data available in SAP. These include NEED02 (Draining/Emptying), NEED03 (Cleaning/Hydrocarbon Freeing), NEED04 (Venting/Installation of Extra Ventilation), NEED05 (Prevent Release of Oil and Gas in the Work Area)... See below for full list along with technical details, documentation, text table, check tables, foreign key relationships, conversion routines, relevant tcodes and example ABAP select code etc. .

WCSNEEDID structure Technical Details:

Delivery Class:
Display/Maintenance via tcode SM30: Display/Maintenance Allowed but with Restrictions
SAP enhancement categories: Can be enhanced (character-type)


SAP WCSNEEDID structure fields - Full list of fields found in SAP data dictionary

Looking for S/4HANA specific information? Click here to explore the details, fields and extensibility available for this table in the SAP S/4HANA version of the WCSNEEDID table. Also check whether the table still exists or has been transformed into a CDS view as part of the HANA simplifications.
Field Description Data Element Data Type length (Dec) Check table Conversion Routine Domain Name MemoryID SHLP
NEED01Depressurization WCENEED01CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED02Draining/Emptying WCENEED02CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED03Cleaning/Hydrocarbon Freeing WCENEED03CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED04Venting/Installation of Extra Ventilation WCENEED04CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED05Prevent Release of Oil and Gas in the Work Area WCENEED05CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED06Measures Against Radioactive Radiation WCENEED06CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED07Regular Inspection of the Work Area WCENEED07CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED08Gas Measurements Prior to/During Working Period WCENEED08CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED09Fire Prevention WCENEED09CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED10Continuous Guard/Radio WCENEED10CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED11Drains Blocked/Covered WCENEED11CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED12Set Up Barriers and Safety Signs WCENEED12CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED13PA Announcements WCENEED13CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED14Welding Machine Safely Located and Earthed WCENEED14CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED15Follow Requirements for Work on Open Sea WCENEED15CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED16Follow Requirements for Work At Height WCENEED16CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED17HSE Datasheet Known and Available WCENEED17CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED18Job Safety Analysis (JSA) WCENEED18CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED19Lockout/Tagout WCENEED19CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED20Provide Extinguishing Media WCENEED20CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED21Set Up Fire Watch WCENEED21CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED22Inform External Bodies WCENEED22CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED23On-Site Instruction WCENEED23CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED24Additional Protective Equipment WCENEED24CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED25Maintain Initial List WCENEED25CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED26Safety Staff WCENEED26CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED27More Measures WCENEED27CHAR1WCDNEED
NEED28Secure Installations WCENEED28CHAR1WCDNEED

Key field Non-key field



How do I retrieve data from SAP structure WCSNEEDID using ABAP code?

As WCSNEEDID is a database structure and not a table it does not store any data in the SAP data dictionary. The ABAP SELECT statement is therefore not appropriate and can not be performed on WCSNEEDID as there is no data to select.

How to access SAP table WCSNEEDID

Within an ECC or HANA version of SAP you can also view further information about WCSNEEDID and the data within it using relevant transactions such as

SE11 (ABAP Dictionary Maintenance)
SM30 (Maintain Table Data)
SE80 (Object Navigator)
SE16 (Data Browser).