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Execute code from a text file ...

Former Member — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:49:56 GMT

Hello , Would like to know whether it is possible to have my ABAP code in a text file in desktop and then execute the code by reading it into an ITAB in another ABAP program .

Note : Pl. dont suggest how to upload and create a new program . I dont want to create a new program after uploading into ITAB using INSERT or function modules . I want to execute the code as part of the uploading program only . So that once the execution is complete the uploaded code will not be available in the SAP system.

Thanks in advance ,

Jee.R

Re: Execute code from a text file ...

Former Member — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:55:02 GMT

Hi,

Yes you can, you can either generate a subroutine dynamically or use the ABAP statement INSERT REPORT. Once you have executed the report you then use DELETE REPORT to remove it.

See the function module RFC_ABAP_INSTALL_AND_RUN for an example.

Darren

Re: Execute code from a text file ...

matt — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:57:29 GMT


> Note : Pl. dont suggest how to upload and create a new program . I dont want to create a new program after uploading into ITAB using INSERT or function modules . I want to execute the code as part of the uploading program only . So that once the execution is complete the uploaded code will not be available in the SAP system.

Oh dear. The only solution to your requirement is, sadly, to upload and create a new program, and then one further step. There is no other way. So it looks like you'll have to do without.

matt

Re: Execute code from a text file ...

Former Member — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:13:48 GMT

From both an operations and a security standpoint I would say this is a really bad idea. It would allow someone to run untested, unapproved code. I can just imagine what an auditor would think, or a security consultant.

Re: Execute code from a text file ...

Former Member — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:05:10 GMT

Darren - Thankx . Dynamic subroutine did work for me . Your points are awarded.

Michael - Thankx for remainding me the Quality and audit . The background scenario is different and its not part of any delivery .