Check variable fits other variable based on data element

[TimVDB92]

Hi,

I'm looking for a function module that checks if a variable fits in an other variable based on the data element and length.

For example:

Data: var1 type I.

Data: var2 type String.

--> False

Data: var3 type C length 5.

Data: var4 type C length 20.

--> False

Data: var3 type C length 5.

Data: var4 type C length 4.

--> True

Is there a function that checks if 2 variables fits?

Kind regards,

[Former Member]

Hi,

Check class cl_abap_typedescr=>describe_by_data(variable).

It should return the type and length, of your data. Then compare them.

[Former Member]

Hi Tim,

I would a write a small routine for this. I tested it and seems to be working fine.

Please have a look and let me know.

DATA : dref1 TYPE REF TO data,

        dref2 TYPE REF TO data.

DATA : lv_char_long1 TYPE char1024.

DATA : lv_char_long2 TYPE char1024.

DATA: var1 TYPE string.

DATA: var2 TYPE c LENGTH 5.

FIELD-SYMBOLS : <f1> TYPE any.

FIELD-SYMBOLS : <f2> TYPE any.

GET REFERENCE OF var1 INTO dref1.

ASSIGN dref1->* TO <f1>.

lv_char_long1 = <f1>.

IF lv_char_long1 IS INITIAL.

   CLEAR <f1> WITH '*'.

ENDIF.

GET REFERENCE OF var2 INTO dref2.

ASSIGN dref2->* TO <f2>.

lv_char_long2 = <f2>.

IF lv_char_long2 IS INITIAL.

   CLEAR <f2> WITH '*'.

ENDIF.

lv_char_long1 = <f1>.

lv_char_long2 = <f2>.

IF lv_char_long1 EQ lv_char_long2.

   WRITE 'Same'.

ELSE.

   WRITE : 'Different'.

ENDIF.

R