Passingf an Internal Table to a function

[Former Member]

Hi,

how can i pass an internal table to an function.

Arun

[Former Member]

You can pass a internal table to a function In the "TABLES" parameter.The function module should be defined to accept that parameter.For example You can check function "BAPI_REQUIREMENTS_CHANGE" function in

SE37 transaction.

[Former Member]

Hi Arun,

Passing the table using the TABLES parameters in a function module is one solution. However, using the IMPORT or CHANGING parameters is a better solution. Just create in the Dictionary a table type like your internal table to be able to TYPE your parameters.

Regards,

John.

[Former Member]

Hi,

John, is there any particular reason why you say, IMPORT or CHANGING parameters is a better solution than using TABLE parameters in a function module ?

Regards,

Subramanian V.

[Former Member]

John ,

Could you please tell me in detail.

regards

Arun

[ssimsekler]

Hi

There was a very recent discussion on this topic .

John's suggestion is somehow better because by doing so you prevent operations concerned with the header of the internal table which consume some time.

A slight difference but may someone care it.

*--Serdar

[Former Member]

Hi,

The tables parameter is something which in my opinion is going to be "history". If you take a look at the SAP help on the PERFORM statement you will find a similar remark there "Instead of the TABLES addition, you should use the USING or CHANGING addition wherever possible".

I wouldn't be surprised if SAP will get rid of this parameter in future releases..

Regards,

John.

[Former Member]

Hi Arun,

If you need more details please send me your Email address and I will send you some screen copies which will be of more help than plain text.

Regards,

John.

[Former Member]

hi john ,

please send it to r_arun@indiatimes.com

regards

arun

[Former Member]

Hi Arun,

I have sent an Email to your address. Hope this helps.

Regards,

John.

[Former Member]

Yes I have seen the topic you mentioned about not using TABLES in subroutines. I wondered if there were any performance issues with using TABLES in Function Modules.

Well I hope , they don't get rid of this in future releases as it would mean problems during upgrade.

Regards,

Subramanian V.