diff bt sub-routine n Fn Modules

[Former Member]

hi everyone,

can anyone explain exactly what is the difference between a sub-routine and a function module

in which scenario can we use them exactly, an example would be welcome.

Thanks in Advance,

rama

[suresh_datti]

A subroutine can only be called from a program while a function module can be executed as a standalone..

~Suresh

[Former Member]

hi ,

Function module existed in global lever where as subroutine is related to program.

and exceptions rising is also possible in function module but not in subroutine.

[Former Member]

hi,

suroutine- will be used inside a prog

FM -will be used globally

siva

[Former Member]

Hi,

A Subroutine can only be called within a program, will be destroyed/out of scope at outside the program, cannot be called from any other program.

Where as a Function module is availabe in SAP repository and can used in any no. of programs. It is having Scope in entire SAP repository. It can be declared globally and can be used in any program.

regards

Rakesh

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[Former Member]

FM's are global. Also client independant. But Sub routines can not.

Cheers.

[Former Member]

Even subroutines are client independant .

[Former Member]

Function Module can be run individually using SE37 transaction.But subroutine cant be run individually.

you can't catch exceptions in subroutines. But in Function modules you can.

[former_member508729]

Hi,

subroutine is program specific logical group of abap sentence which has using changing and tables as parameters which achieves a particular functioanlity.

FM is at global levels means u can call same FM in different programs and parameters are import export, tables and exceptions etc. u have to pass import and export parameters to FM.

Also in case of subroutines u can call it from other program like,

Perform sub_name in program ( Program name ) if found.

Regards

Ashutosh

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[Former Member]

thanks a lot for the replies friends,

i want to reward points to all, but i could do it to only one guy

how can i do it to others

and i want to make sure bt one thing, subroutines are client-independent

and even though this thread is solved, i please request my friends to reply to this thread if at all any other difference is found

Cheers,

rama

[Former Member]

Subroutines cannot be called in different server

where functional module can be remotely called in another server.....

Hop this is also a big difference...