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Create inline functions

Former Member — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 09:49:43 GMT

Hello,

I am new to ABAP, I am used to program in VB. Is it possible to create an inline function ourself just like Lines( ) or Condense( ).

For instance IsSalesOrder( vbak-vbeln ) or IsProtocol( vbak-vbeln ) ? It does read easier then refering to fieldnames which makes no sense of understanding lol. I know I can create a class with a method which I can call without creating an object like EF=>IsSalesOrder( vbak-vbeln ) but I want to get rid of the EF=> part, I want to expand the group of inline functions in ABAP.

Re: Create inline functions

laurent_fournier2 — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:08:24 GMT

What about routines ?

Perform isSalesOrder using vbak-vbeln

changing success.

Or definitions.

define is_order.

select ... where field = &1

if ...

&2 = 'X'.

endif.

end-of-definition.

is order vbak-vbeln success.

Do this cover your requirement ?

Re: Create inline functions

Former Member — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:03:26 GMT

But I want to use it in every program not only in current program. Creating a form needs a return variable and writing a lot more code. I mean reading somthing like this:

If IsSalesOrder( vbak-vbeln) Or IsProtocol( vbak-vbeln)

'Execute some code

Endif

Reads a lot easier

Re: Create inline functions

laurent_fournier2 — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:24:57 GMT

I understand your needs but I don't have any other thing in mind to propose.

You can create a common program with the required definitions and include it in any new program that you create. But this is a bit risky since if something happens to the include by mistake, all related programs will produce a dump.

Kind regards.

Re: Create inline functions

Former Member — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:32:32 GMT

hmm. But where is the code located for the other inline functions like Lines( ), Condense( ), ToUpper( ), ToLower( ), BoolC( ) , ...

When I debug it doesnt show me the code behind these function.

I think if I include my own inline function in there it will be ok, no?