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Open dataset

Former Member — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 22:57:50 GMT

Hi,

My code is like this:

DATA : unix_file TYPE rlgrap-filename.

OPEN DATASET unix_file FOR OUTPUT IN TEXT MODE encoding default.

I get an error like this :

"TYPE ...", "FILTER ...", "MESSAGE ..." or "AT POSITION ..." expected

after "MODE".

Can anyone please solve this?

Message was edited by:

ramana peddu

Re: Open dataset

Former Member — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 23:06:54 GMT

This looks correct; are you sure there is no typo anywhere?

Re: Open dataset

Former Member — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 23:08:40 GMT

In 4.7, I get no syntax error with this.

rob

Re: Open dataset

Former Member — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 23:14:24 GMT

I am in 4.6c

Re: Open dataset

Former Member — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 23:18:21 GMT

Hi,

Have you have assigned file name and path to unix_file workarea?

If you did then please try this ...

DATA : unix_file TYPE rlgrap-filename.

OPEN DATASET unix_file FOR OUTPUT IN TEXT MODE.

Regards,

Ferry Lianto

Re: Open dataset

Former Member — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 23:19:59 GMT

Hi,

I believe the encoding default addition is not available in 4.6C..Remove that..

DATA : unix_file TYPE rlgrap-filename.

OPEN DATASET unix_file FOR OUTPUT IN TEXT MODE encoding default.

Thanks,

Naren

Re: Open dataset

Former Member — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 23:22:41 GMT

Hi Ferry,

I have done the same code as u mentioned but I placed the encoding default

Is it a mistake? Please explain what is the use of encoding default

Re: Open dataset

Former Member — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 23:27:45 GMT

Hi,

Please remove encoding default.

It is not working in 4.6C.

I think it is for unicode purposes.

Check this link for more information.

/people/ulrich.brink/blog/2005/08/18/unicode-file-handling-in-abap

Regards,

Ferry Lianto

Re: Open dataset

raviprakash — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 23:27:59 GMT

Hi Ramana,

I too encountered the same problem. Then i removed the "ENCODING DEFAULT" keyword and it worked.

DATA : unix_file TYPE rlgrap-filename.

OPEN DATASET unix_file FOR OUTPUT IN TEXT MODE.

This problem you wont encounter in releases greater than and equal to 620.

The keyword "ENCODING" doesnt work for releases less than or equal to 46C.

Thus the problem occurs because your system release is less than 620.

NOTE: PLease reward points if you feel that my explanation is relevant and

helpful :).

Thanks and regards,

Ravi .