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Change Redefined Method

sap_cohort — Mon, 04 May 2009 03:53:50 GMT

Hi, I have a class method that has already been redefined by another developer. I would like to change this redefined method. When I go into change mode the code turns a light grey and it won't let me make any changes even though it says it is in change mode.

The class was marked as final so I removed that thinking that was the problem, but it didn't help. Can't I change an earlier redefined method?

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks!

Re: Change Redefined Method

Former Member — Mon, 04 May 2009 04:01:07 GMT

Hi,

Check Modification operations using Menu path are enable or not..

Edit->Modification operations-> Insert Line area

Edit->Modification operations-> Replace Line area

Edit->Modification operations-> Delete Line area

Edit->Modification operations-> Undo Modifcation

If these functions are enabled then you need to use these funtion to modify the code...

You need to place the cursor where you want to change and code and using the above menu path select the Insert Line area function and write you code here.

Similarly you can use other functions depending on your requirement.

You can find these functions on the application tool bar.

Re: Change Redefined Method

sap_cohort — Mon, 04 May 2009 04:17:43 GMT

Hi, I checked for this and there are no changes made using the modification assistant...

Any more ideas? Greatly appreciated!

Re: Change Redefined Method

Former Member — Mon, 04 May 2009 05:34:14 GMT

Hi,

If the class was release earlier and changes were made later on.You can retrieve the Earlier Version of program from Version Management.

1) Menu-->Utility-->Version-->Version Management.
2) Click the Version-->Press Retrieve Button

Regards,

Gurpreet

Re: Change Redefined Method

uwe_schieferstein — Mon, 04 May 2009 06:24:50 GMT

Hello Kenneth

Changing a redefined method is basically the same like changing any other method (only at the very first time we have to push the "Redefine" button to open the method for redefinition).

My guess is that the sub-class containing the redefined method may be "fishy": When you check the object catalogue entry (SE24, menu Goto -> Object catalogue entry) is the source system the same like your DEV system?

Regards

Uwe

Re: Change Redefined Method

Former Member — Tue, 05 May 2009 19:43:54 GMT

not possible to create an new class and redefine the method there?

and reference to the new class when creating the object... maybe use if (x = x) to create the object dynamically... then u can redefine...

example:

if 1 = 1.

create object 1.

else.

create object 2.

endif.

object 2 (your redefined method).

method xxx.

super->super->xxx.

endmethod.

object 1

method xxx.

super->xxx.

endmethod.

If there is a techn. problem check the original system. I had sometimes the same problem.

Re: Change Redefined Method

bryan_cain — Wed, 06 May 2009 20:36:59 GMT

Sorry if this is a stupid question -

Are you sure it's a redefinition you're trying to change, and not an over-write method of an implicit enhancement?

Re: Change Redefined Method

sap_cohort — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:18:38 GMT

Did not have to redefine method. Code was found to be correct. Thank You for your help