How to avoid using modify in loop using Field symbols

[Former Member]

Is this correct way of using <FS> in loop to avoid modify.

data : <fs> type vbak.

Loop at ITAB assigning <FS>

<FS>-field = 'U'.

ENDLOOP.

or i Should be using Modify itab statement before ENDLOOP.

<<Urgency Removed>>

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Message was edited by: Kesavadas Thekkillath

[paul_bakker2]

That's right, no MODIFY is required if you use fieldsymbols.

Why so URGENT? You can just try it yourself to find the answer.

cheers

Paul

[Former Member]

Hi Kishan,

That is Correct way of doing.

We dont modify the field symbol like we do in internal tables, because field symbol behave like pointers which changes the original value if you change the field symbol.

For more details do F1 on Field symbols.

Regards,

Amit