Open dataset

[Former Member]

Hi,

My code is like this:

<b>DATA : unix_file TYPE rlgrap-filename.</b>

<b> OPEN DATASET unix_file FOR OUTPUT IN TEXT MODE encoding default.</b>

I get an error like this :

<b>"TYPE ...", "FILTER ...", "MESSAGE ..." or "AT POSITION ..." expected

after "MODE". </b>

Can anyone please solve this?

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ramana peddu

[Former Member]

This looks correct; are you sure there is no typo anywhere?

[Former Member]

In 4.7, I get no syntax error with this.

rob

[Former Member]

I am in 4.6c

[Former Member]

Hi,

Have you have assigned file name and path to unix_file workarea?

If you did then please try this ...

DATA : unix_file TYPE rlgrap-filename.

OPEN DATASET unix_file FOR OUTPUT IN TEXT MODE.

Regards,

Ferry Lianto

[Former Member]

Hi Ferry,

I have done the same code as u mentioned but I placed the <b>encoding default</b>

Is it a mistake? Please explain what is the use of <b>encoding default</b>

[Former Member]

Hi,

I believe the encoding default addition is not available in 4.6C..Remove that..

DATA : unix_file TYPE rlgrap-filename.

OPEN DATASET unix_file FOR OUTPUT IN TEXT MODE <b><u>encoding default</u></b>.

Thanks,

Naren

[Former Member]

Hi,

Please remove encoding default.

It is not working in 4.6C.

I think it is for unicode purposes.

Check this link for more information.

/people/ulrich.brink/blog/2005/08/18/unicode-file-handling-in-abap

Regards,

Ferry Lianto

[raviprakash]

Hi Ramana,

I too encountered the same problem. Then i removed the "ENCODING DEFAULT" keyword and it worked.

DATA : unix_file TYPE rlgrap-filename.

OPEN DATASET unix_file FOR OUTPUT IN TEXT MODE.

<b>This problem you wont encounter in releases greater than and equal to 620.

The keyword "ENCODING" doesnt work for releases less than or equal to 46C.</b>

Thus the problem occurs because your system release is less than 620.

NOTE: PLease reward points if you feel that my explanation is relevant and

helpful :).

Thanks and regards,

Ravi .