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If I use access key for Explicit Enhancement in SAP object SAP won’t support it further than how it will be different from normal change from earlier methodology.
whenever you implement an Enhancement Option (Point/Section) Explict/Implicit you create or use your own Enhancement Implemenation object. You never need a access key for you own objects as long as you use your own (customer) namespace.
Try to use existing Enhancement-Points/Sections first. If you don't find a matching Point/Section, try implicit Enhancement Points (You have to display them by selecting 'Show Implicit Enhancement Options' From 'Edit -> Enhancement Operations' menu.
In some cases you may be able to use an implicit point by rewriting your code. E.g. you want to change something inside an existing loop so why don't copy the whole loop inside an enhancement at the end of the form routine? In some cases that may work, but it is definitely slower.
Asking SAP for creating a Point or a BAdI may be also an option.
If you can't find a solution you have to use modification as a last resort.
You can create an Enhancement-Point/Section in that modification and implement it or you can directly modify the coding. The creation of a Point/Section has the advantage that the modification is smaller. For modifications you need a access key as usual.
I am facing a similar issue currently in enhancement.
In IW31 when control key is external services and when subcontraacting checkbox is checked in operation tab, auto PR is generated with item cat 'D' but I want with item cat L.
For this, I need to make changes in the function module CO_ZF_FILL_EBAN_FROM_AFVGD. (line 520). Now the enhancement-point which are available in the code are not at the exact point. As per my understanding enhacement implementation can be done only after enhancement-point defination.
I think here I will have to create a new enhancement-point just after the standard code. But In order to create a new enhancement-point I need access key. I would like to know is it fine to create a new enhancement-point (instead of direct changing the code) to suit customer requirement? is this a good practice?
You don't need any access key for explicit enhancement in standard sap.
When you create a implementation of the enhancement spot including say BADI, goto the method of the class, which you want to modify.
There in the method, click on <i><b>enhance</b></i> icon from the applicaiton toolbar and not the <i><b>change</b></i> one.
After that, place the cursor on the method, which you want to modify and right click. From the <i><b>context menu</b></i>, select <i><b>Implementation->Create</b></i>.
It will create a slot for you to add your code.
Hope this solves your query.
PS If the answer solves your query, plz close the thread by rewarding each reply.
Bluesky
