Create Post Exit Method - Access to protected attribute is not allowed

[Former Member]

Hi Experts,

I am creating a post exit enhancement for standard ABAP class method.

Once its created when I run syntax check it says the " Access to protected attribute is not allowed".

The standard abap class method has a returning parameter, its associated type is protected attribute ( Refering different class attribute).

Could you please guide me how to overcome the above issue.

Thanks and Best Regards,

Vinoth

[Former Member]

Hi Suhas.

1. Yes, we don't know, but we will hear from Vinoth, if it is not possible to create a child class.

2. I don't think we need to access the attribute of the parent class. Methods can be redefined, new attributes can be added, there are several options in a child class to find a workaround for that.

Regards,

Klaus

[Former Member]

Hi Vinoth,

try to find a public method, where you can access the attribute's value. Scan the whole class for the attribute's name and check the where-used-list.

Regards,

Klaus

[Former Member]

Hi Klaus,

I am not able to create a POST exit ITSELF... the moment I create and do  syntax check , its throwing a message.

the standard class method has a returning parameter which is associated to protected attribute.

Best Regards,
Vinoth

[Former Member]

Hi Vinoth,

why do you enhance a SAP standard class?

What about creating a custom child class of this standard class?

Regards,

Klaus

[SuhaSaha]

Klaus Babl wrote:

What about creating a custom child class of this standard class?

2 things i would like to point out -

1. We don't know if the standard class is not marked as "Final".
2. We cannot access the private attributes of the parent (standard) class

[Former Member]

Hi Suhas.

1. Yes, we don't know, but we will hear from Vinoth, if it is not possible to create a child class.

2. I don't think we need to access the attribute of the parent class. Methods can be redefined, new attributes can be added, there are several options in a child class to find a workaround for that.

Regards,

Klaus

[SuhaSaha]

Once its created when I run syntax check it says the " Access to protected attribute is not allowed".

Which version of ABAP release are you working on?

I know that for releases > 731 you get a pop-up asking if you wanted access to the private/protected elements of the class.

This is possible via the usage of the addition LOCAL FRIENDS - ABAP Keyword Documentation.

BR,

Suhas