topic Re: Changes to standard program in Application Development and Automation Discussions

Changes to standard program

Former Member — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:46:41 GMT

Hi,

i got one user exit , requestor need to change SAPMV45A 8309 program to add CLUSTER ID field for VA01 Transaction , can i add the field to that standard program through SE51 ,

Other wise i need to copy that standard program to some z program then i add the field ....

i can add the field to standard program or nt ....

Re: Changes to standard program

Former Member — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:53:08 GMT

If you add a field to any standard screen (which you can) this would be a modification with all the implications of a mod.

However, copying the main program to a Z program and changing that is even less advisable because any notes that are published by SAP for the original program (either single note or service pack) will NOT be applied to your copy. So (even if you know all the notes) you would have to apply them manually.

The best way to go would be to evaluate any available user exits/screen exits to determine if it can be achieved through an enhancement or even an alternative solution that could be achieved through an enhancement.

If all that doesn't meet your requirements as a last resort you should do it as a modification rather than copying the whole program to a Z-namespace.

Hope that helps,

Michael

Re: Changes to standard program

Former Member — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:16:00 GMT

Hi,

Thanks for ur answer.

but i have one more doubt , i am nt finding any screen exits for MM01 XK01 and XD01 extra through SMOD , only i am getting Function exits ,

How to find the Screen exits .......... i need procedure...