topic Re: Executing an External program from ABAP in Application Development and Automation Discussions

Executing an External program from ABAP

Former Member — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:04:24 GMT

Hi Friends,

Can we run a C program or any External program residing on different system from ABAP ?

Please let me know, its urgent.

Thanks,

Arshad

Former Member — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:15:34 GMT

Yes, I think we can run it from ABAP, provided if both are connected with a proper Interface

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Anji

Former Member — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:28:53 GMT

Try using the function module below:

call function 'RFC_REMOTE_PIPE' destination 'SERVER_EXEC'

exporting

command = w_command

read = 'X'

tables

pipedata = it_ret

exceptions

inv_winsys = 1

no_batch = 2

selection_cancel = 3

selection_error = 4

others = 5

Former Member — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:28:57 GMT

Yes it is possible,need to have RFC Connection

Check with below Links :

Thanks

Seshu

Former Member — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:23:23 GMT

Hi,

You can use CL_GUI_FRONTEND_SERVICES->EXECUTE to start an external application from SAP.

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Mukul