ABAP/4 functions.

Transaction SE37 - ABAP/4 Function Library.
All the function modules below are proved by myself.

Workstation:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
GRAP Calling up graphics / File transfer DOWNLOAD Store Internal Table with Dialog as File on the Presentation Server Calls WS_QUERY, WS_FILENAME_GET, WS_DOWNLOAD. Dialog like se38 "Download..."
WS_DOWNLOAD Save Internal Table as File on the Presentation Server  
UPLOAD Load Data from the Presentation Server into an Internal Table / Dialog Calls WS_QUERY, WS_FILENAME_GET, WS_UPLOAD. Dialog like se38 "Upload..."
WS_UPLOAD Load File from the Presentation Server into Internal Table  
WS_FILENAME_GET Call file Selector Browse and get file name of the chosen type
WS_EXECUTE Execute an External Program on the Presentation Server  
WS_MSG Issue the Presentation Server style message Note. Only I, E and A types. Does not affect events flow logic.
WS_EXCEL Download internal table into file and start Excel for it [and upload changed file into the internal table]. See also FTBU_START_EXCEL
WS_QUERY Execute query function on the Presentation Server Query can be WS(windowsystem)-e.g.WN32 for WinNT, CD(directory), EN(environment)-?, FL(filelength), FE(filename exist)-returns 1(Yes)/0, FC(filename creator(Apple)), FT(filetype/status(UNIX only)), DE(directory exist)-returns 1(Yes)/0, OS(operating system)-e.g.NT for WinNT, WI(windowID)-?, XP(execute-path), GM(GMUX-version),RC(last returncode).
Functional Group GRAP is obsolete in SAP 4.6. Use instead the SFES Function Group (Function Modules like GUI_*).
IBIP IBIP: Batch Input/Call transaction: PM F4_FILENAME F4 for filename / Filemanager support to locate file in a directory Uses current dynpro value, calls WS_FILENAME_GET
KDUT Diverse utilities KD_GET_FILENAME_ON_F4 Call file Selector Browse and get file name of the chosen type. Allows also File Mask (e.g. C:\Work\abc*.*)
SFES Frontend services GUI_GET_DESKTOP_INFO Delivers Information About the Desktop (client) TYPE= -1(SAP dir) -2(SAP sys dir) 1(computer name) 2(Win dir) 3(Sys dir) 4(tmp dir) 5(user name) 6(Win OS) 7(Win build No) 8(Win ver) 9(SAP GUI program name) 10(SAP GUI program path) 11(SAP current dir) 12(desktop dir)
GUI_GET_FILE_INFO Version, language, single-character flag, size
GUI_GET_FILELIST_INFO Like previous, but for list of files
GUI_HAS_OBJECTS SAPGUI object models OBJECT_MODEL= ACTX | JBEAN | OLE | SAP | HTML
Returns 'X' if model supported.
GUI_HAS_ACTIVEX Calls GUI_HAS_OBJECTS with OBJECT_MODEL= ACTX
GUI_HAS_JAVABEANS Calls GUI_HAS_OBJECTS with OBJECT_MODEL= JBEAN
GUI_IS_ITS Calls GUI_HAS_OBJECTS with OBJECT_MODEL= HTML (ITS - Internet Transaction Server)
GUI_GET_OBJECT_MODELS Returns table within all models supported
GUI_DELETE_FILE
GUI_CREATE_DIRECTORY
GUI_REMOVE_DIRECTORY
GUI_RUN Start a File or Program Asynchronously with ShellExecute Imports: command, parameter, working dir.
GUI_EXEC Start a File or Program Asynchronously with WinExec Imports: command, parameter.
GUI_UPLOAD FILETYPE= BIN | DAT | ASC
GUI_DOWNLOAD FILETYPE= BIN | ASC
GUI_IS_AVAILABLE 'X' if yes
BDS_TOOLS Business Document Service Tools BDS_GET_GUI_TYPE Returns WIN_GUI | WEB_GUI | JAVA_GUI
SI72 KEN: Info Object editor link TMP_GUI_CREATE_DIRECTORY Self-explanatory names No-flush and flush allowed
TMP_GUI_REMOVE_DIRECTORY
TMP_GUI_DELETE_FILE
TMP_GUI_GET_FILE_EXIST File or directory. For file returns also filelength.
TMP_GUI_READ_DIRECTORY Imports: directory name, extension (space for all).
Returns list of file names.
TMP_GUI_BROWSE_FOR_FOLDER Imports: window title, initial folder.
Returns folder name.
TMP_GUI_FILE_OPEN_DIALOG Multiselection allowed
TMP_GUI_DIRECTORY_LIST_FILES Imports: directory (ended with '\'), filter (default '*.*').
Returns: list of files, list of subdirectories.
TMP_GUI_GET_SYSTEMDIR
TMP_GUI_GET_COMPUTERNAME
TMP_GUI_GET_TEMPPATH
C0PC PC interface (file name checks) PC_CHECK_DRIVE Self-explanatory names Checks for correctness only, not existence (can be checked for DOS also)
PC_CHECK_PATH
PC_CHECK_FILENAME
PC_CHECK_EXTENSION
PC_CHECK_PATH_WITH_DRIVE
PC_CHECK_FILENAME_WITH_EXT
PC_BUILD_COMPLETE_FILENAME
PC_SPLIT_COMPLETE_FILENAME

Application Server:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
SAUS Repository Switch Tools SUBST_GET_FILE_LIST Return table with file list for the given directory (pattern allowed)
DX_FILE File Management F4_DXFILENAME_TOPRECURSION Popup to select one file from the given application server directory (pattern allowed). (Can be used also for selecting file on presentation server: calls WS_FILENAME_GET)
Parameters: I_LOCATION_FLAG={A|P|space}; if I_LOCATION_FLAG is blank then popup to choose Appl./Present.; if I_SERVER='?' then popup to select appl.server.
THFB Task handler functions TH_SYSTEMWIDE_WPINFO Returns table with Work Processes Inf.
TH_SYSTEMWIDE_USER_LIST Returns table with Users Inf.
TH_REMOTE_USER_LIST Returns table with Users on the given Application server.
TH_USER_LIST
TH_SERVER_LIST Returns list of application servers.
TH_SELECT_SERVER Popup to select one of available application servers.
STXU SAPscript utilities SYSTEM_CODEPAGE Returns:
- System Codepage (static sys cp from app server's profile parameter)
- Dynamic Codepage (dynamically changing sys cp due to SET LOCALE)

Date and Time:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
SCAL Calendar functions DATE_CONVERT_TO_FACTORYDATE Returns factory calendar date for a date Calculates and returns factory calendar date for a date (if CorrectOption = '+');
Checks if the date is work day (if CorrectOption = '-').
DATE_GET_WEEK Returns week in which a date lies Import : YYYYMMDD; Export : YYYYNN, where NN is # of week.
WEEK_GET_FIRST_DAY Calendar function: Return first day for a week Import week in format YYYYNN where NN is # of week.
DATE_COMPUTE_DAY Returns day of week for a date Import : YYYYMMDD; Export : 1-Monday, ...
CAPP Time Sheet: Approval DAY_IN_WEEK
CADA Calculate Date GET_WEEK_INFO_BASED_ON_DATE Import : YYYYMMDD; Export : YYYYNN - week # for the date, Monday and Sunday of the week.
LAST_WEEK Import : YYYYNN (week #); Export : YYYYNN - previous week #, Monday and Sunday of the previous week.
NEXT_WEEK Import : YYYYNN (week #); Export : YYYYNN - next week #, Monday and Sunday of the next week.
DATE_TO_DAY Import : YYYYMMDD; Export : weekday (as word).
ZDAT Date format conversion DATE_GET_FIRST_DAY_OF_WEEK Returns week within which a date lies Import : YYYYMMDD; Export : YYYYMMDD - Monday in the week.
CONVERT_DATE_TO_ALPHA_NUMERIC Converts internal date to DD Mon YY Import : YYYYMMDD, Language; Export : DD Mon YY.
SCA1 Date: Conversion CONVERT_DATE_TO_EXTERNAL
CONVERT_DATE_TO_INTERNAL 		Converts internal date to user-specific format string and vice versa. Import/Export : YYYYMMDD;
Export/Import : user specific date string. Can be for import either without or within delimiters, but for export only without delimiters.
See field DATFM in the USR01 table. Can be set up via System -> User Profile -> User Defaults or using su50.
VDAT Date conversion PERIOD_AND_DATE_CONVERT_INPUT Input conversion for a date with period. Import : country specific date|period string (External Date), External or Internal Periods;
Export : YYYYMMDD (Internal Date - concrete date or first day of period), Internal Period;
Int.PeriodExt.PeriodInt.Date|Period, e.g.
1DMM/DD/YYYY
2WWW/YYYY
3MMM/YYYY
4P?
5K?
PERIOD_AND_DATE_CONVERT_OUTPUT Conversion of a date with period specification with output. Import : YYYYMMDD (Internal Date), Language, Country, Internal Period;
Export : country specific date|period string (External Date), External Period, External Period Text.
Int.PeriodExt.PeriodExt.Date, e.g.Ext.Per.Text
1DMM/DD/YYYY  
2WWW/YYYYWeek
3MMM/YYYYMonth
4P? space  
5K? spaceCalndr
BCAT Test tool - Function modules DATE_IN_FUTURE Import: date in current external format for user; number of days.
Export: calculated date in future in external format mm/dd/yyyy
SVAV Variable date fields in variants
Note. Local time for user 		RS_VARI_V_1_ACTUAL_MONTH
RS_VARI_V_1_LAST_MONTH
RS_VARI_V_1_NEXT_MONTH 		Returns first day of the actual/last/next month.
RS_VARI_V_ACTUAL_MONTH
RS_VARI_V_LAST_MONTH 		Returns selection range for the actual/last month.
Output: 1st line in table P_DATETAB
RS_VARI_V_DAYS_UP_TO_NOW Returns selection range from today-a_days to today+b_days.
Input: 1st line in P_INTRANGE (a=P_INTRANGE-LOW, b=P_INTRANGE-HIGH);
Output: 1st line in table P_DATETAB
RS_VARI_V_WDAYS_UP_TO_NOW Returns selection range from today-a_work_days to today+b_work_days.
Input: a=P_INTRANGE-LOW, b=P_INTRANGE-HIGH (if P_INTRANGE-SIGN <> 'C');
   Fact.Calendar Id = P_INTRANGE-OPTION (if P_INTRANGE-SIGN = 'C')
Output: 1st line in table P_DATETAB
RS_VARI_V_MONTH_XXX_YYY Returns selection range for the actual month [-a_months +b_months].
Input: 1st line in P_INTRANGE (a=P_INTRANGE-LOW, b=P_INTRANGE-HIGH);
Output: 1st line in table P_DATETAB
RS_VARI_V_L_LAST_MONTH Returns last day of last month.
RS_VARI_V_MONTH_UP_TO_NOW Returns selection range for the actual month up to now.
Output: 1st line in table P_DATETAB
RS_VARI_V_QUARTER1XXXX
RS_VARI_V_QUARTER2XXXX
RS_VARI_V_QUARTER3XXXX
RS_VARI_V_QUARTER4XXXX
Returns selection range for the Quarter of the given year.
Input: 1st line in P_INTRANGE (Year=P_INTRANGE-LOW);
Output: 1st line in table P_DATETAB
RS_VARI_V_TODAY Today
RS_VARI_V_TODAY_X Returns Today + P_INTRANGE-LOW days
RS_VARI_V_TODAY_XWD Returns Today + P_INTRANGE-LOW work_days
Input: work_days = P_INTRANGE-LOW (if P_INTRANGE-SIGN <> 'C');
   Fact.Calendar Id = P_INTRANGE-OPTION (if P_INTRANGE-SIGN = 'C')
RS_VARI_V_XWD_ACTUAL_MONTH Returns 1st day of the actual month + P_INTRANGE-LOW work_days
Input: work_days = P_INTRANGE-LOW (if P_INTRANGE-SIGN <> 'C');
   Fact.Calendar Id = P_INTRANGE-OPTION (if P_INTRANGE-SIGN = 'C')
DATD Date format DATUMSAUFBEREITUNG Country-specific date formatting for the current user. Examples of output: MM/YY, MM/YYYY, DD.MM, M/D/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY, WW/YY, WW/YYYY.
CCMC Archiving function group CCM_GO_BACK_MONTHS Module to go back specified number of months Funny module: 03/31/2002 - 1 month = 02/31/2002 J
RPP3 HR-PT: Get levels, rates, etc HR_PT_ADD_MONTH_TO_DATE HR-PT: Add or subtract months to a date DMM_OPER can be '+', '-' or '='. if '=', then
  • DMM_POS = 'BEG' - return 1st day of the DMM_COUNT month of the same year. Use MM format (e.g. 02) otherwise you can get date like '2 /12/2002' for February L.
  • DMM_POS = 'END' - returns the (DMM_COUNT month + 1), (day - 1) for the input date DMM_DATIN.
    Bug: try DMM_DATIN = MM/31/YYYY, DMM_COUNT = 1 L.
FVOZ RE instalment payments RE_ADD_MONTH_TO_DATE This module really can add/subtract months to/from date.
RPDD HR-D: Payroll Germany RP_LAST_DAY_OF_MONTHS HR-D: Determine last day of month
FV02 FIMA auxiliary functions DAYS_BETWEEN_TWO_DATES
MONTHS_BETWEEN_TWO_DATES Integer number
V61A Functions for Pricing PRICING_DETERMINE_DATES Returns Days/Weeks/Months/Years between two dates (float values)
FVVI Real Estate financial assets management MONTHS_BETWEEN_TWO_DATES_NEW Most universal FM to determine months (both integer and float values)
SCA5 Calendar: Additional functions MONTH_NAMES_GET Returns list of months (for a language)
DAY_NAMES_GET Returns list of days (for a language)
FACTORY_CALENDAR_GET Returns list of factory calendars (for a language)
HOLIDAY_CALENDAR_GET Returns list of holiday calendars (for a language)
FACTORY_CALENDAR_ATTRIBUTE_GET Returns attributes of the factory calendar
HOLIDAY_GET Input: Factory calendar; Holiday calendar; Date range
Returns: list of all holidays in the date range
DAY_ATTRIBUTES_GET Input: Factory calendar; Holiday calendar; Date range
Returns: list of all days with attributes in the date range
RPDT Edit Dates RP_CHECK_DATE Just check date for validity
SCON Conversion to internal/external format DATE_CHECK_PLAUSIBILITY Date plausibility check
TIME_CHECK_PLAUSIBILITY Time plausibility check
TBDH Datafeed: FM for checking master data TB_DATAFEED_CHECK_DATE Check and return string with error message if date/time is invalid Note: valid date year is between 1900 and 2100
TB_DATAFEED_CHECK_TIME

Currency:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
FWOS Currency translation for flows FWOS_CURRENCY_DECIMALS_READ
  • All the currency amounts are stored in SAP tables as CURR(n,2) (the same as DEC(n,2)). So before any arithmetic operation value should be adjusted using the real decimals number for the given currency (stored in TCURX).
  • Conversion Rates by type and date are stored in TCURR (+factors). Standard type is M. Date is stored in inverted format (the most recent date has the numerically smallest value). ABAP code to convert dates:
    • convert date p_date into inverted-date w_date.
    • convert inverted-date w_date into date p_date.
  • the only difference between CONVERT_TO_LOCAL_CURRENCY and CONVERT_TO_FOREIGN_CURRENCY seems to be the following:
    • Foreign currency is TCURR-FCURR (From Currency)
    • Local Currency is TCURR-TCURR (To Currency)
    So result will be slightly different for the both functions (two rates stored in the TCURR: e.g. JPY->USD rate is 0.00880, USD->JPY rate is 122.00000). Better to use CONVERT_TO_LOCAL_CURRENCY, because multiplication is more exact operation than division.
  • Both conversion functions can return also selected rate and factors
  • Example $$$$$$$$$$
SCUR Translation of Currency Amounts etc. CONVERT_TO_LOCAL_CURRENCY
CONVERT_TO_FOREIGN_CURRENCY
Both CONVERT_TO_LOCAL_CURRENCY and CONVERT_TO_FOREIGN_CURRENCY use complicated logic considering contents of the TCURX (Decimal Places in Currencies), TCURR (Exchange Rates), TCURF (Conversion Factors) and other tables, € conversion rules etc. Often functions return error message if information in the tables is inconsistent or not maintained.
To simple currency conversion can be used direct calculation based on the tables TCURR and TCURX.
    See also BAPIs:
  • Currency (since 4.0A) - to get currencies and decimals
  • ExchangeRate (since 4.5A) - to get exchange rates and factors for a date
F017 Conversion of amounts to words utility SPELL_AMOUNT Convert numbers and figures in words
  1. convert an amount into words
  2. convert a number into words (CURRENCY=space)
  3. set decimal point in an amount and return number of decimals for the currency (LANGUAGE=space)

Address:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
SZA0 Central address management (w/o dialog) ADDR_GET Get address data by address number
ADDR_COMM_GET Get communication data for address number. Possible TABLE_TYPE:
ADTEL, ADFAX, ADTTX, ADTLX, ADSMTP, ADRML, ADX400, ADRFC, ADPRT, ADSSF, ADURI, ADPAG
SADR Address formatting ADDRESS_INTO_PRINTFORM Address format according to Post Office guidelines see FM documentation.
    Note. It's enough to import two parameters:
  • ADDRESS_TYPE = 1 (Firm or Organization, SAP Address)
  • ADDRESS_NUMBER
ADDRESS_SHOW_PRINTFORM
    see tables:
  • ADRC - Addresses (central address admin.)

Units of measure (UOM):

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
SCV0 Measurement units: Conversion CONVERSION_FACTOR_GET Measurement unit conversion: Get measurement unit conversion factor Not for Dimensionless Units of Measure
UNIT_CONVERSION_SIMPLE Measurement unit conversion by table T006, with rounding
UNIT_OF_MEASURE_SAP_TO_ISO
UNIT_OF_MEASURE_ISO_TO_SAP
MAME Mat. Master: Determine Units of Measure MATERIAL_UNIT_CONVERSION Material quantity conversion from Base Unit of Measure to Alternative Unit of Measure and vice versa. For Dimensionless Units of Measure (Each, Piece, Box etc.) conversion depends on the given Material (see table MARM). For other Units of Measure (Length, Weigth etc.) conversion can be calculated from the T006 table or via CONVERSION_FACTOR_GET.
SCVU Measurement units: Conversion, F4 help CONVERSION_EXIT_CUNIT_INPUT Conversion exit for commercial (3-char) measurement unit INPUT
CONVERSION_EXIT_CUNIT_OUTPUT Conversion exit for commercial (3-char) measurement unit OUTPUT
CONVERSION_EXIT_LUNIT_INPUT Conversion exit for technical (6-char) measurement unit INPUT
CONVERSION_EXIT_LUNIT_OUTPUT Conversion exit for technical (6-char) measurement unit OUTPUT
UNIT_OF_MEASUREMENT_HELP Input help for measurement units of a predefined dimension (F4 help) Allows to browse/select an internal/external UOM from commercial(3-char)/technical(6-char) UOMs, possible with predefined dimension (see FM documentation).

BDC:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
SBDC Batch input BDC_OPEN_GROUP   Open batch input session
BDC_CLOSE_GROUP   Close batch input session
BDC_INSERT   Add data to batch input session

Popup Windows:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
KYSY Global functions POPUP_WITH_TABLE_DISPLAY Popup to display internal table data Displays an internal table and returns index of chosen line. Good also for F4 (on value-request) function.
SHL3 Help functions for external use HELP_VALUES_GET Popup to display default F4 help values for a table field Does the same as default F4 (on value-request) function. Can be used, for example, if selected value should be used for immediate update another screen fields. Example.
HELP_VALUES_GET_NO_DD_NAME Standard popup to display F4 help values for a table field as internal table with additional columns (all fields should be active Data Dictionary table fields). Allow selection for each column. (obsolete since 4.0) Example
TRANSFER_NAMES_TO_FIELDS Prepare formatted internal table to use as parameter of HELP_VALUES_GET_NO_DD_NAME.
SDHI F4 interface module for external appl. F4IF_INT_TABLE_VALUE_REQUEST F4 help also returning the value to be displayed in internal table Should be used as standard since 4.0. Example
F4IF_FIELD_VALUE_REQUEST F4 help for fields that are only known at runtime Standard F4 help for a Data Dictionary help
SPO1 Dialog box for save prompts POPUP_TO_CONFIRM_STEP Popup a question (two lines of text) with buttons Yes, No [,Cancel] Returns 'J' for Yes, 'N' for No, 'A' for Cancel.
POPUP_TO_CONFIRM_WITH_MESSAGE Popup a diagnostic message (two lines of text) and a question (two lines of text) with buttons Yes, No [,Cancel] Returns 'J' for Yes, 'N' for No, 'A' for Cancel.
POPUP_TO_CONFIRM Popup a question with two customized buttons (e.g. Yes, No) and [Cancel] Returns '1' and '2' for 1st and 2nd buttons, 'A' for Cancel.
POPUP_TO_CONFIRM_LOSS_OF_DATA Popup a 'Data will be lost' and question (two lines of text) with buttons Yes and No Returns 'J' or 'N'.
SHI5 General Functions POPUP_TO_CONFIRM_DATA_LOSS Calls POPUP_TO_CONFIRM_STEP with 'Changed data will be lost. Save?'
SEUO Repository Info System - background POPUP_TO_DECIDE_INFO Popup a question (two lines of text). Returns Answer='J'(Yes) and 'A'(Cancel).
SPO2 Dialog box for deciding ages POPUP_TO_DECIDE Popup a question (three lines of text) with two customized buttons and [Cancel] Returns '1' and '2' for 1st and 2nd buttons, 'A' for Cancel.
POPUP_TO_DECIDE_WITH_MESSAGE Popup a message (three lines of text) and a question (three lines of text) with two customized buttons and [Cancel] Returns '1' and '2' for 1st and 2nd buttons, 'A' for Cancel.
SPO3 Dialog box for entering data POPUP_TO_GET_VALUE Popup to request for a field of the given dictionary table. Returns Answer=' ' if the value changed, 'C' if not.
POPUP_TO_GET_ONE_VALUE Popup to request for a string value. Returns Answer='J' if the value entered, 'A' if not.
SPO4 Dialog box for display and request POPUP_GET_VALUES Dialog box for the display and request of values, without check One or more DB table/view fields (Medium field label for data element used as prompt text). Returncode=' ' if the value entered, 'A' if cancel.

Example
POPUP_GET_VALUES_DB_CHECKED Dialog box for requesting values, check against the DB table/view
POPUP_GET_VALUES_USER_CHECKED Dialog box for requesting values, check by user exit (import parameters FORMNAME and PROGRAMNAME)
POPUP_GET_VALUES_USER_HELP Dialog box for requesting values, call of user exits (import parameters FORMNAME and PROGRAMNAME) and help (import parameters F1_FORMNAME and F1_PROGRAMNAME, F4_FORMNAME and F4_PROGRAMNAME)
POPUP_GET_VALUES_USER_BUTTONS Dialog box for requesting values and offering user pushbuttons
GLU2 FI-LC: Currency translation customizing POPUP_TO_MODIFY_TEXT Text field has length 45. Returns Answer='J' if modified, 'A' if not (and empty field).
POPUP_CONTINUE_YES_NO Returns 'J' or 'N'.
LC_POPUP_RADIO_5 Like this:
Value 1
Value 2
Value 3
Value 4
Value 5
Returns No of line or 'A' if cancelled.
SPO5 Dialog box for selecting from lists POPUP_TO_DECIDE_LIST Displays internal table as radiobuttons. Like this:
Value 1
Value 2
Value 3
Value 4
Returns No of line or 'A' if cancelled.
RHRD Shift Planning: Rqmnts Definition Maint. POPUP_TO_DISPLAY_TEXT Displays two lines of text like (I) message.
STMO Monitoring statistics POPUP_TO_INFORM Displays four long lines of text.
SLST List processing - additional functions POPUP_DISPLAY_MESSAGE Displays 'Action not possible' string and formatted message (input: Message Id, Number and parameters).
ALDB Logical databases in ABAP/4 COMPLEX_SELECTIONS_DIALOG External Call 'Multiple Selection' Displays standard 'Multiple Selection' window (like after pressing ->button on selection screen) for a range or select-option (table parameter RANGE).

Lists (Reports):

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
ALDB Logical databases in ABAP/4 PRINT_SELECTIONS   Builds nice ready to print table within Report Id, variant, date/time and selected parameters / selection options. Receives Report Id (sy-cprog), variant (sy-slset). Note. Parameter MODE is not used. Returns internal table (parameter INFOTABLE).
Example.
SVAP Variant maintenance RS_COVERPAGE_SELECTIONS Internal use: Generate table for printing cover sheet Called from PRINT_SELECTIONS
FMRE FIFM: Reporting FM_SELECTION_CRITERIA_PRINT   Just prints selection criteria for the report (sy-cprog).
Example.
SPRI Read, determine, change spool print parameters and archive parameters GET_PRINT_PARAMETERS Read, determine, change spool print parameters and archive parameters Only correct way to modify a print or archive parameter record (see FM documentation).
SLST List processing - additional functions LIST_FROM_MEMORY Prepared list import from memory 
report report01.
...
data listtab like listobject occurs 1.
...
* Either other report 
* has exported the list to memory, or
submit report02... 
       exporting list to memory and return. 
call function 'LIST_FROM_MEMORY' 
     tables listobject = listtab.
* process listtab (see below)
LIST_TO_MEMORY Exports list of SY-LSIND to memory
LIST_FREE_MEMORY Refreshes list saved in memory [and listobject table]
WRITE_LIST Display a (saved) list object Writes list (e.g. imported from memory), not encapsulated in a CALL SCREEN. Can be used after or before WRITE statement to add list data to the current screen
DISPLAY_LIST List object display (ABAPLIST) Displays list (e.g. imported from memory) in full screen or dialog box.
SAVE_LIST Save list Saves list of SY-LSIND as internal table
LIST_TO_ASCI Saves list of SY-LSIND as text internal table (without line breaks, icons, colors etc)
LIST_TO_TXT
SYSF Internal system functions (lists) LIST_DOWNLOAD ABAP list download Like List->Save->Local file. METHOD = RTF | DAT | HTML | NOCO(no conversion) | space(selection dialog)
DOWNLOAD_LIST Download list in ASCI format (called from LIST_DOWNLOAD when METHOD = NOCO)
LIST_DOWNLOAD_HTML Download list in HTML format (called from LIST_DOWNLOAD when METHOD = HTML)
LIST_SCROLL_LINE_TOPMOST Scroll List Display: Selected Line Becomes First Line E.g. to place an interactively-selected line (SY-LILLI) directly after the page header: 
 call function 'LIST_SCROLL_LINE_TOPMOST'
          exporting list_line = sy-lilli.
 See FM documentation.
See also SCROLL statement.
LIST_SCAN Calls standard Find Ctrl-FFind window.

Programs:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
SVAR Variant maintenance RS_REFRESH_FROM_SELECTOPTIONS Current contents of selection screen Allows submit another report with parameters entered for the current report.
Example.
RS_VARIANT_CONTENTS Input: report/variant; Output: variant contents
RS_COPY_SELECTION_SETS Copy all variants from one report to another report
RS_REPORTSELECTIONS_INFO Returns list of selection screen parameters and select-options, including default values
RS_VARIANT_INFO Returns list of variants for report(s), additional selection criteria allowed
RS_VARIANT_TEXT Returns variant short text
RS_SUPPORT_SELECTIONS Assigns the variant values to a loaded report
RS_VARIANT_EXISTS R_C = 0 if variant exists
RS_VARIANT_CATALOG Standard pop-up window to select a variant for the report
RS_VARIANT_LIST Maintain report variants:
STATUS=LIST to Display|Delete|Print
STATUS=LIS1 to Choose
SLDB FMs for logical databases RS_SUBMIT_INFO Gives information about the mode of the current SUBMIT is report sel.screen processing under run|print|variant maint|submit via job etc.?

SAPscript:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
STXC SAPscript composer
iExample		 OPEN_FORM SAPscript: Open form printing
  • to only preview the form: options-tdpreview='X' (options-tdnoprint forbids print even from preview)
  • to get OTF data instead of printing: options-tdgetotf='X'
  • to output OTF data to memory buffer instead of printing: device='OTF_MEM'
CLOSE_FORM SAPscript: End layout set printing
  • spool #: result-tdspoolid
  • OTF data: otfdata (when options-tdgetotf='X' in OPEN_FORM)
WRITE_FORM SAPscript: Output text element in form window
CONTROL_FORM SAPscript: Control form output issue command to the form, e.g.
exporting command = 'NEW-PAGE'
CONVERT_OTF_MEMORY SAPscript: Convert OTF from memory into text format output: table of structure TLINE (OTF saved to memory buffer by OPEN_FORM)
STXW OTF screen output SAVE_OTF_TO_MEMORY Write OTF format to memory export|import OTF internal table to|from memory id ...
READ_OTF_FROM_MEMORY Read OTF from memory
PRINT_OTF print OTF from internal table
DISPLAY_OTF Display an OTF table on the screen
DISPLAY_POSTSCRIPT Display a postscript table on the screen tables postscript structure itcps
CONVERT_OTF Convert OTF format to various formats (TLINE table) ASCII or PDF
CONVERT_OTF_2_PDF Convert OTF to PDF (TLINE table). OTF can be filled used archivelink. Calls CONVERT_OTF.
CONVERT_OTF_2_PDF_ARCHIVELINK Convert OTF to PDF (TLINE table). Calls CONVERT_OTF. Looks like the function names for these two functions are mixed up J
CONVERT_OTF_AND_FAX
CONVERT_OTF_AND_MAIL
CONVERT_OTFSPOOLJOB_2_PDF Input: spool # (SAPscript: tsp01-rqdoctype='OTF'); Output: PDF as internal table (TLINE) Example
CONVERT_ABAPSPOOLJOB_2_PDF Input: spool # (ABAP listing: tsp01-rqdoctype='LIST'); Output: PDF as internal table (TLINE) Example

Messages:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
SLG9 Application log: Auxiliary functions MESSAGE_PREPARE Read T100 message and format message with parameters Import: Language; Message Id, # and variables;
Export: formatted message text.
V12B RV Condition Generation - General MESSAGE_TEXT_BUILD Set up a message with parameter Import: Message Id, # and variables;
Export: formatted message text.
Since 4.x can be replaced by: MESSAGE ... INTO f.
BATG BAPIs for Reading Documentation BAPI_MESSAGE_GETDETAIL Read long text of error message New in 4.5a.
Import: Message Id, #, variables and formats;
Export: formatted message text and long text.

Data Dictionary and Data Processing:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
MGF2 Accesses for Generator & For. Key Checks CHECK_DOMAIN_VALUES Checks if a fixed value is valid for domain Exceptions: WRONG_VALUE, DOM_NOT_FOUND
GET_DOMAIN_VALUES Read out fixed values of a domain With text descriptions: Example1 Example2
SDEX ABAP/4 Dict.: official ext. interfaces DD_DOMVALUES_GET External interface for reading the domain fixed values Called from GET_DOMAIN_VALUES. Allows use of any Language for text descriptions.
SDIF Interfaces for the ABAP/4 Dictionary DDIF_FIELDINFO_GET DD: Interface for retrieving information about DD field Length, Texts etc. Example - print current values of the system fields (SY-...)
DDIF_TABL_GET DD: Interface to Read a Table from the ABAP Dictionary Length, Texts etc.
DDIF_NAMETAB_GET DD: Interface to Read a Runtime Object from the ABAP Dictionary Length etc., but not Texts (called from GET_FIELDTAB).
DDIF_DTEL_GET DD: Interface to Read a Data Element from the ABAP Dictionary Lengths, Domain etc. for the Data Element (see also table DD04V)
DDIF_DOMA_GET DD: Interface to Read a Domain from the ABAP Dictionary Lengths etc. for the Domain (see also table DD01V)
SDD3 Dictionary interfaces GET_FIELDTAB Read fields of a table in the format DFIES Obsolete. Length, Texts etc. Example
SVIX Editing tabular data VIEW_AUTHORITY_CHECK Check authority for table/view. Check Authorization Objects S_TABU_DIS (for whole table class according to the table TDDAT) and S_TABU_CLI (if client-independent table).
VIEW_ENQUEUE Lock/Unlock data in table/view. Whole table or selection
/1BCDWBEN/SENQ ENQUEUE_E_TABLEE
DEQUEUE_E_TABLEE
ENQUEUE_E_TABLES
DEQUEUE_E_TABLES 		Lock/Unlock data in table. Whole table or selection (called from VIEW_ENQUEUE)
Exclusive | Shared
/1BCDWBEN/SEN4 ENQUEUE_E_TABLE
DEQUEUE_E_TABLE 		Whole table or selection
LOIK LOI: Data Conversion CLOI_PUT_SIGN_IN_FRONT Put sign in front. And condense result
KCD0 Maintain Data Transfer KCD_SFELD_OUTPUT_LENGTH_GET Returns output length for the table field or for the ABAP type (C,N,D,T,P).
Note. Add 1 if P (FM doesn't provide place for sign +/-)

Screens:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
SHL2 Help functions DYNP_VALUES_READ Reads a screen field Example.
DYNP_VALUES_UPDATE Updates a screen field
SLDB FMs for logical databases SELECT_OPTIONS_RESTRICT Make use of SELECT-OPTIONS easier on the selection screen Powerful function module to control SELECT-OPTIONS (see FM documentation).
E.g. fully forbids intervals in SELECT-OPTIONS: Example.
ICON General functions for graphical elements ICON_CREATE Transfer Icon Name and Text to a Screen Field Combines into one character field: icon, text, additional text that will appear on mouse over event. This field can be used for screen field or for list output field as well.
Example: icon+text
SVSM Value Request Manager VRM_SET_VALUES Transfer values to listbox parameter Populates listbox parameter (like ) with values for selection. Example
SLDB FMs for logical databases RS_SET_SELSCREEN_STATUS Sets own GUI status on selection screens Can be called while INITIALIZATION to set needed PF-STATUS before selection screen output.

SAPGUI, RFC:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
SGUI SAPgui interface SAPGUI_PROGRESS_INDICATOR Set 'Progress Indicator' in Current Window SAPGUI ver. 4.0B: Gauger
SAPGUI ver. 4.6D: Watch
SRFC RFC administration RFC_SYSTEM_INFO Returns System Information. If destination = 'SAPGUI" then returns:
- SAP character set;
- SAPGUI version;
- Frontend computer Name, Operating System and IP-address etc.
Example.
THFB Task handler functions TH_USER_INFO Returns User Information. IP address, computer name, sessions. Example1 (3.1), Example2 (4.6).
TH_LONG_USR_INFO Returns User Sessions Information.
TH_POPUP Send message to a SAP user. The message will appear in SAPGUI popup window. The user can be in other mandant (parameter CLIENT) or SAP system (call ... destination DEST ...)
TH_REM_TRANSACTION Call transaction [using bdctab]. Remotely if call ... destination DEST ...
TH_REMOTE_TRANSACTION Login and Call transaction [using bdctab] on remoted system (parameter DEST).
TH_SAP_LOGIN Login and Call transaction [using bdctab] on remoted system (call ... destination DEST ...). Called from TH_REMOTE_TRANSACTION
PHOH SAPphone: Help functions TERMINAL_ID_GET Returns IP-address and Terminal(Computer) Id for the particular SAP User.
SDTX Desktop Access RFC_READ_TABLE External access to R/3 tables via RFC As of 4.6c, not Released to Customers

OLE, Excel:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
RPPC HR/PC interface EXCEL_OLE_STANDARD_DAT Just calls MS_EXCEL_OLE_STANDARD_DAT
SLPC OLE - PC interface MS_EXCEL_OLE_STANDARD_DAT Downloads internal table and opens it in MS Excel. Example.
KCDE Data transfer from PC files KCD_EXCEL_OLE_TO_INT_CONVERT Uploads an *.xls file to internal table (max cell length = 32). Example. This function uses a range selection and copy-paste technique, therefore it quite fast.Q
There is another Example 2 that reads data from Excel file cell by cell.b
ALSMEX FI-AA Legacy Data Transfer w/ Excel ALSM_EXCEL_TO_INTERNAL_TABLE the same as KCD_EXCEL_OLE_TO_INT_CONVERT but max cell length = 50
FTBU_CONV General conversion FTBU_START_EXCEL just [download internal table to file and] start Excel (w/o OLE). See also WS_EXCEL
The TXXL function group uses the DLLs and other files installed with SAPGUI in directory: ...\Program Files\SAP\FrontEnd\SAPgui\xxl\
Can work both with Excel and Lotus 1-2-3:
TXXL EXCEL - list viewer interface XXL_FULL_API Output Excel list viewer list
    SAP examples:
  • XXLFTEST (XXL Test Environment / XXL_FULL_API Example)
  • XXLTTEST (XXL Interface: Test Program for Formats and Types (also XXL_FULL_API))
  • XXLSTEST (XXL Test Environment / XXL_SIMPLE_API Example)
XXL_SIMPLE_API Output list viewer list with reduced functions
XXL_CHECK_API Examble of use in customer reports:
if question = 'STARTABLE'
and return_code <> 0
then "Download to Excel" button has to be excluded from a pf-status

In fact, the return_code is always set to 0 in the FM source code s.

Jobs:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
BTCH Background processing GET_JOB_RUNTIME_INFO   Job, Step, Event etc.
JOB_OPEN Open Job Scheduling Without Dialog (Including COMMIT WORK) Open background job and obtain the job Id (JOBCOUNT)
JOB_SUBMIT Insert Background Task in Background Request with COMMIT WORK Add step to the opened job
JOB_CLOSE Close Background Request With COMMIT WORK Release the job
BP_EVENT_RAISE Trigger Background Event Ofter used to submit background job by event

Spools:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
SPOOL_SP01R Collection for New SP01 (Remote) RSPO_RID_SPOOLREQ_DISP Displays spool(s) contents on screen Input: Spool ID list.
RSPO_ISELECT_TSP01 Spool Information Input: Spool ID
Output: Spool Info (Structure TSP01SYS)
RSPO_IRETURN_RAW_DATA Input: Spool Info (Structure TSP01SYS)
Output: Raw data table (text with some format codes) 		The raw data contains format codes and therefore cannot be used in WRITE statement (in some cases). To display ABAP spool can be used two function modules below (Example). How to write SAPscript spool - example can be found in SAP utility FM RSPO_ROUTPUT_JOB, which prints spool(s).
SPOC Spool: Conversions RSPO_SPOOLDATA_WRITE_INIT Should be called before using next function module
RSPO_SPOOLDATA_WRITE Just write line. Input: Raw data table line
SPOX Spooler eXtended functions RSPO_RETURN_SPOOLJOB OReturn spool data in text [or PDF format]:
Input: Spool #; Desired Type for output (RAW - text data ready to be printed, PDF - can be used only for OTF spools)
Output: text table (line length = 255), [table for PDF data]
RSPO_DISPLAY_SPOOLJOB Input: Spool #
RSPO_RETURN_ABAP_SPOOLJOB Output: text table ready to be printed O
RSPO_DISPLAY_ABAP_SPOOLJOB
RSPO_GET_TYPE_SPOOLJOB Output: IS_OTF='X'|' '
RSPO_DOWNLOAD_SPOOLJOB Input: Spool # and File name.
Just calls consecutively RSPO_RETURN_SPOOLJOB and WS_DOWNLOAD
How to convert SAPscript|ABAP spool to PDF

Users and Authorizations:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
SUSE Function modules for ext. usage USER_EXISTS returns result in exeptions
PROFILE_EXISTS
OBJECT_EXISTS
SUSR_SHOW_USER_DETAILS returns user details (can display them in popup window)
SUSR_GET_USER_DEFAULTS returns defaults for the users in table parameter
AUTHORITY_CHECK_TCODE check user authorization for a tcode using different procedures via CALL 'AUTH_CHECK_TCODE'
SUSR_AUTHORITY_CHECK_S_TCODE via AUTHORITY-CHECK OBJECT 'S_TCODE'
SUSR_USER_AUTH_FOR_OBJ_GET Display authorizations (for a specified object) belonging to a user

System and Transports:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
SI23 KEN: Transport Info Objects IW_C_CREATE_TRANSPORT_REQUEST Create request (Workbench, Transport etc.), assigning next request # w/o dialog
IW_C_APPEND_OBJECTS_TO_REQUEST Add objects to request (Workbench, Transport etc.) If all objects are unlocked, then dialog to choose request. If one of objects is locked in a request, then remaining objects added to the same request
SVRY Version Management: External Interfaces SVRS_AFTER_CHANGED_ONLINE_NEW
    Generate new version. Only for the objects that:
  • versionable
  • exist in TADIR
  • locked or local
SEDA Program parsing RS_GET_ALL_INCLUDES
RS_GET_MAINPROGRAMS
SEUF Interfaces to Function Builder RS_FUNCTION_POOL_CONTENTS Get Function Modules in a Function Group Import: function group name.
Export: table of function modules (function module name <->ABAP program name)
FUNC_GET_OBJECT Get function module information (main program, include number, parameters and source code.
SUNI Function Library program interface FUNCTION_INCLUDE_SPLIT Get Function Modules and Includes Belonging to a Function Group
    Depending on the import parameter, returns the following data:
  • PROGRAM - namespace, function group
  • COMPLETE_AREA - namespace, function group
    Example: find main program for function group.
  • INCLUDE -
    • namespace, function group
    • include (without namespace)
    • include number (for function module includes)
    • 3-character suffix,
    • function module name (for function module includes, and if SUPPRESS_SELECT=space)
FUNCTION_INCLUDE_INFO
    Depending on the import parameter, returns the following data:
  • FUNCNAME - namespace, function group, include name
  • GROUP - namespace, table of function modules (function module<->include name)
  • INCLUDE - namespace, function group, function module name (for function module includes)
FUNCTION_INCLUDE_CONCATENATE Determine the Name of a Function Group / Main Program by Namespace Import: include number, complete area, namespace
Export: function group, names of main program, top include, UXX include, include with the given number.
    See also tables:
  • TLIBG - Person responsible for function class (list of all function groups)
  • TFDIR - Function Module
  • ENLFDIR - Additional Attributes for Function Modules
  • FUPARAREF - Parameters of function modules

Application Log:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
SLG1 Application Log (old): Read APPL_LOG_READ_DB_WITH_LOGNO Read Application Log by Log Number Returns Log(s) header and messages into internal tables.
E.g. all the messages for an IDoc # can be read from application log if the EDIDS-APPL_LOG contains the log number.
SLG3 Application Log (old): Display APPL_LOG_DISPLAY_WITH_LOGNO Display Application Log by Log Number Displays Log(s) like transaction SLG1.
Functional Groups SLG* exist since 3.0. New more flexible function modules exist since 4.6 (Function Groups SBAL_*, Function Modules like BAL_*).
BATG BAPIs for Reading Documentation BAPI_APPLICATIONLOG_GETDETAIL Read Details of Entries in Application Log New in 4.5a.
Import: Log Numbers / [Message Numbers];
Export: formatted messages.
(calls APPL_LOG_DISPLAY_WITH_LOGNO)
SBAL Application Log: Collect Messages BAL_LOG_CREATE Application Log: Log: Create with header data Created log can be referred by Log Handle. (log handle can be skipped if the program itself created and is using the log).
Example.
BAL_LOG_MSG_ADD Application Log: Log: Message: Add
SBAL_DISPLAY Application Log: Display Log BAL_DSP_LOG_DISPLAY Application Log: Fullscreen log output (like transaction SLG1)
Logs in memory and in the database are referred to in the new Application Log by the log handle (LOG_HANDLE), but the previous LOGNUMBER, which is assigned from number range interval 01 of number range object APPL_LOG when you save, still exists. A lot of applications have a reference to this LOGNUMBER in their structures, so it is still supported. The LOGNUMBER is also more understandable for users than the LOG_HANDLE. There is a 1:1 relationship between LOG_HANDLE and LOGNUMBER.

ALE, EDI, IDocs:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
EDI1 EDI: Processing of one IDoc I. Opening Idoc to process:
EDI_DOCUMENT_OPEN_FOR_CREATE EDI interface: Open IDoc for create Initiates the generation of an IDoc.
<-- IDENTIFIER - temporary Id for referring in following FMs (multiprocessing allowed)
EDI_DOCUMENT_OPEN_FOR_FORCE EDI interface: Open IDoc for create with few/no checks If the EDI_DOCUMENT_OPEN_FOR_CREATE failed but the IDoc must be passed to the database (multiprocessing allowed)
EDI_DOCUMENT_OPEN_FOR_TRACE EDI interface: Open IDoc for trace Simulates the creation of an IDoc. No number specification and database operations (multiprocessing allowed).
EDI_DOCUMENT_OPEN_FOR_EDIT open in edit mode with locking of the IDoc
EDI_DOCUMENT_OPEN_FOR_PROCESS Open IDoc for processing To change status records and control record (multiprocessing allowed)
EDI_DOCUMENT_OPEN_FOR_READ EDI interface: Open IDoc for reading status of the IDoc cannot be changed (multiprocessing allowed)
II. Processing Idoc (after step I):
EDI_SEGMENT_GET_NEXT EDI interface: Sequential accesses to data record can be called in READ and PROCESS modes
EDI_SEGMENT_GET EDI Interface: Direct Access to Data Record
EDI_SEGMENTS_GET_ALL EDI interface: Read all data records for IDoc
EDI_SEGMENTS_GET_RANGE EDI interface: Read part of section from data records for IDoc
EDI_DOCUMENT_READ_ALL_STATUS IDoc interface: Read all status records for one IDoc
EDI_DOCUMENT_READ_LAST_STATUS IDoc interface: Read last/current status record for IDoc
EDI_DOCUMENT_STATUS_SET EDI interface: Set status in CREATE or PROCESS mode
EDI_STATUS_ADD_BLOCK EDI interface: Insert block of status records
EDI_SEGMENT_ADD_NEXT EDI interface: Sequential insertion of data record can only be called in CREATE mode
EDI_SEGMENTS_ADD_BLOCK EDI interface: Add block of data records
III. Closing IDoc after Processing (after step II):
EDI_DOCUMENT_CLOSE_CREATE EDI interface: Close IDoc after insertion
EDI_DOCUMENT_CLOSE_CREATE_TAB EDI interface: Close IDocs after insertion with EDIDD table Returns data of the created IDoc in the TABLES EDIDD parameter for furhter processing in parent program.
EDI_DOCUMENT_CLOSE_FORCE EDI interface: Close IDoc after open for force Stored with the status 'Created incorrectly'
EDI_DOCUMENT_CLOSE_TRACE No IDoc number is specified nor is the IDoc written onto the database.
EDI_DOCUMENT_CLOSE_EDIT
EDI_DOCUMENT_CLOSE_PROCESS EDI interface: Close IDoc after processing New status records and a new status value in the control record - are passed on to the database
EDI_DOCUMENT_CLOSE_PROCESS_UPD EDI interface: Close IDoc after processing in update task
EDI_DOCUMENT_CLOSE_READ EDI interface: Close IDoc after reading
IV. Standalone function modules:
IDOC_READ_COMPLETELY Read all control, data and status records for the IDoc
EDI5 EDI: display data, status, ctrl record EDI_DOCUMENT_STATUS_DISPLAY Display last status record for current IDoc like in WE02
BD15 ALE: IDoc functions (3.0) IDOC_STATUS_WRITE_TO_DATABASE Writes one or more status records for an IDoc Calls in order:

XML:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
SDIXML (Since 4.6D, in 4.6C - beta) SDIXML_DATA_TO_DOM Convert SAP data (elementary/structured/table types) into DOM (XML) ExampleO
SDIXML_DOM_TO_XML Convert DOM (XML) into string of bytes that can be downloaded to PC or application server
SDIXML_DOM_TO_SCREEN Display DOM (XML)
SDIXML_DOM_TO_DATA
All this can be made using the objects except of SDIXML_DOM_TO_DATA and SDIXML_DATA_TO_DOM (ABAP OO-versions will be soon).
ExampleO in OO-style.
EDIN IDoc: Inbound processing IDOC_XML_FROM_FILE standard program for inbound processing that imports an XML file from the file system, converts it into IDoc format, and passes it to ALE layer.

Miscellaneous:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
SAL2 Access routines for RZL storage RZL_SLEEP Sleep Up to 5 seconds
SENT ENQUEUE utilities and test ENQUE_SLEEP Sleep Without restrictions
QF05 Random number generators QF05_RANDOM Random number generator Returns random number between 0 and 1
QF05_RANDOM_INTEGER Random (whole) number Returns random integer number between min and max
ALFA ALPHA conversion CONVERSION_EXIT_ALPHA_INPUT Conversion exit ALPHA, external->internal Used especially with account numbers. Numeric fields (only numbers, can be spaces before and after them):
"  1234    " -> "0000001234"
"0000001234" -> "1234      "
CONVERSION_EXIT_ALPHA_OUTPUT Conversion exit ALPHA, internal->external

Miscellaneous: Static Methods of ABAP Objects:

Class Class description Static method Static method description Comments
cl_abap_math ABAP: Math Library round_f_to_15_decs round variable of type f to 15 decimals
    Sometimes type F (float) is used to represent exact data (Amounts, Quantities):
  • if values are to big to be represented as Packed (> 31 decimals)
  • to significally improve performance of calculations, e.g. in statistical reports
This method helps to round float data correctly: Example
cl_abap_memory_utilities Utilities for ABAP Memory Management do_garbage_collection Execute Garbage Collection Called automatically by SAP to free memory for objects created by CREATE OBJECT ... and CREATE DATA ... statements
since 4.6

SD:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
V05C RV SD Document Flow Cumulative Qties RV_ORDER_FLOW_INFORMATION Reads sales document flow of sales document after delivery and billing ExampleO
Don't forget also check direct reference documents for the both starting document # and preceding/following document types that you are searching for (For example, if you search delivery for the given SO, check also LIPS-VGBEL and LIPS-VGPOS, if it's possible with regard to performance).
V45A SD Functions for Copying Documents SD_SALES_DOCUMENT_READ Reads sales document header and business data: tables VBAK, VBKD and VBPA (Sold-to (AG), Payer (RG) and Ship-to (WE) parties)
SD_SALES_DOCUMENT_READ_POS Reads sales document header and item material: tables VBAK, VBAP-MATNR
SD_DOCUMENT_PARTNER_READ partner information including address. Calls SD_PARTNER_READ
SD_DETERMINE_CONTRACT_TYPE In: at least VBAK-VBELN
Exceptions: NO CONTRACT | SERVICE_CONTRACT | QUANTITY_CONTRACT
SD_SALES_DOCUMENT_COPY copy Sales Doc into new one with the required Sales Doc Type (VBAK-AUART) for further creating. ExampleO - create subsequent document
SD_SALES_DOCUMENT_SAVE create Sales Doc from the copied document
V45K Sales Order Processing Functions SD_SALES_DOCUMENT_ENQUEUE to dequeue use DEQUEUE_EVVBAKE
V05I SD Index Update SD_PARTNER_READ all the partners information and addresses
V05O SD Data Collection for Dlv Note Printing RV_DELIVERY_PRINT_VIEW Data provision for delivery note printing
SD_PACKING_PRINT_VIEW
SD_DELIVERY_VIEW Data collection for printing called from RV_DELIVERY_PRINT_VIEW, SD_PACKING_PRINT_VIEW
V05N SD Data Collection for Bill Doc Printing RV_BILLING_PRINT_VIEW Data Provision for Billing Document Print
V61A Functions for Pricing RV_PRICE_PRINT_HEAD To be used in print program to get pricing data on header [and item] level.
  • Input: structures KOMK (fields mandt,kalsm,waerk,knumv,vbtyp to be taken from VBDKR, kappl='V').
    [and KOMP (field kposn to be taken from VBDPR, field mglme (quantity) can be changed to calculate price accordingly].
  • Output: pricing data in tables TKOMV [and TKOMVD].
RV_PRICE_PRINT_ITEM

MM:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
OMCV Material Number Conversion CONVERSION_EXIT_MATN1_OUTPUT Material number conversion (OUTPUT) E.g. 00001234 -> 1234
CONVERSION_EXIT_MATN1_INPUT Material number conversion (INPUT) E.g. 1234 -> 000000000000001234
For material numbers conversion, in contrast to simple ALFA conversion, more complicated logic is used including customer exit MGA00003 (see transaction SMOD).
1001UEB BAPIs for Creating/Changing Matl Data BAPI_MATERIAL_SAVEDATA Create and Change Material Master Data @ Very useful function module to create new material master data or to change existing material master data, although it is not used directly as method in any BAPI object, and therefore cannot be found via transaction BAPI.
See Function Module Documentation
MGDS Screen Sequence Control: Material Master SELECTION_VIEWS_FIND Determine Views for View Selection or View Configuration @ One of functional modules for those who still has to use BDC for Material Master transactions (MM01 and MM02). Allows to determine line number for desired view in the "Select View(s)" window, to prepare BDC for the view access.
See skeleton as complete example.
EINR Read Purchasing Document ME_READ_HISTORY Read History of Purchasing Document ExampleO
MESHOW Display Purchasing Documents ME_DISPLAY_PURCHASE_DOCUMENT Will be called:
I_EDIT='X' => ME22
I_DISPLAY_ONLY='X' or default => ME23
I_ENJOY='X' => new transactions: ME23N / ME22N
I_PREVIEW='X' => screen preview for default output type
MEWP BAPIs Purchase order BAPI_PO_CREATE Create purchase order
    Both BAPIs create an PO, but BAPI_PO_CREATE1:
  • allows much more things: entering conditions, test mode, hold uncomplete POs etc.
  • not listen in BAPI transaction (4.6C), because this method of 2012 business object is not released
2012 BAPI in the Enjoy Purchase Order BAPI_PO_CREATE1

MRP:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
CSS4 BOM explosions CS_BOM_EXPLOSION_MAT BOM explosion for material old version (before 3.0)
CS_BOM_EXPL_MAT_V2 Explode BOM for Production. Mostly necessary input parameters:
  • CAPID (Application Id): 'PP01' (Production - general)
  • DATUV (Validity date)
  • MTNRV (Material)
  • WERKS (Plant)
Example: Explode assembly (including phantom assemblies up to last level)
CS_BOM_EXPL_KND_V1 Explode BOM for Sales and Distribution. Additional input parameters:
  • CAPID (Application Id): 'SD01' (Sales and Distribution)
  • VBELN (Sales order number)
  • VBPOS (Item in sales order)
CS_BOM_EXPLOSION General BOM explosion Internal function module, called by all FMs from function group CSS4 (for material as well as for equipment, Project Position, Document etc.)
CSS5 BOMs: where-used list CS_WHERE_USED_MAT BOMs: where-used list returns BOM##, parent materials and other information for component. Additional criterias: valid dates, item category and BOM usage, plant (can be '*' to select all plants).
CS_WHERE_USED_MAT_VIA_CLA Bills of material; where-used list via classes
CS_WHERE_USED_MAT_ANY Bills of material; where-used list as material or class item
In SAP 4.6C this function group is used in report RCS15001 (Material Where-Used List), which called from transaction CS15 (Single-Level Where-Used List)
CSEP BOM - APIs for Enterprise Portal CSEP_MAT_BOM_SELECT_WHERE_USED API Bills of Material: Select BOM(s) New and simplified function module. Input: only component name (material number). Return the same as function modules above.
CVIN General DMS Functions DOCUMENTS_TO_CHANGE_NUMBER Documents for Change Number Returns internal table within materials and documents for the engineering change number AENR-AENNR (just select * from the DRAW table).
DOCUMENTS_CHANGE_NUMBER_USAGE Check use of change number for documents Raises NO_USAGE if not used. Calls DOCUMENTS_TO_CHANGE_NUMBER to check usage
M61R DISPOBELEG_LESEN Read MRP Table data.
Input: MRP Table # and Aggregated MRP list flag (MDKP-DTNUM and MDKP-CFLAG).
Output: MRP Table data (~ MDTB data)

FI:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
3006 Business Object General Ledger Account BAPI_GL_ACC_GETPERIODBALANCES Posting period balances for each G/L account
FACSCORE FI_CHART_OF_ACCOUNT_DETERMINE Self-explaining
FI_COMPANY_CODE_CHECK
FI_COMPANY_CODE_DATA
FI_COUNTRY_CHECK
FI_COUNTRY_DATA
FACS FI Services for FI/CO Interface FI_GL_ACCOUNT_CHECK Self-explaining
FI_GL_ACCOUNT_DATA
FI_VENDOR_CHECK
FI_VENDOR_DATA
FI_CUSTOMER_CHECK
FI_CUSTOMER_DATA

FI-CO:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
KAB2 CO Reporting: General Functions K_GROUP_SELECT Searching for cost-object groups via a pop-up window Good for F4 (on value-request) function. Imports a field name and returns chosen Group name for the field:
KSATRCost element group RACCTAccount group
PRZNRBusiness process group KSTRGCost object group
KOSTLCost center group AUFNROrder group
LSTARActivity type group STAGRStatistical key figure group
SKOSTSender cost center group SLSTASender activity group
PRCTR
RPRCTR		Profit center group VORNRNetwork activity group
POSID 
Example.
K_DOCUMENT_SELECT CO: searches a document number according to certain criteria also good for F4
KKHI Group Maintenance K_F4_STANDARD_HIERARCHY_VALUE Displays hierarchy tree for the given SETCLASS and Valuation Area (requested in separate dialog window), returns selected value | node.
Import parameter SETCLASS: values see in GSETC type-pool. Following standard hierarchies allowed in the FMs:
  • 0101 - Cost Center
  • 0106 - Profit Center
  • 0107 - Business Process
Example
K_F4_STANDARD_HIERARCHY_NODE

FI-SL Sets:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
GSGE SETS: Generating and reading sets G_SET_GET_ALL_VALUES Read All Values in a Set Hierarchy Imports a set Id and table name and returns an internal table filled with elements of the set.
3.1H Example (set Id = 0H + Group name).
4.6C Example (retrieve set Id using G_SET_GET_ID_FROM_NAME).
GSAC SETS: access to set tables G_SET_TREE_IMPORT Importing a Set Hierarchy Imports a set Id and table name and returns two internal tables filled with
  1. elements of the set;
  2. hierarchy tree of the set.
3.1H Example (set Id = 0H + Group name).
4.6C Example (retrieve set Id using G_SET_GET_ID_FROM_NAME).
G_SET_GET_ID_FROM_NAME Determining a Set ID from the Set Name and Other Information Derives the internal set Id from the name that appears on the user interface, e.g. in order then to import the set (see the function group and function module documentation). To take in account changes in SET concept in 4.6C: see examples to G_SET_GET_ALL_VALUES and G_SET_TREE_IMPORT.
GSSM SETS: Set-Manager
    See also example reports:
  • RGSEX001 - Read-only access with G_SET_TREE_IMPORT
  • RGSEX000, RGSEX010, RGSEX020 - Access with modules from the function group GSSM
  • RGSEX030 - Create a set
    Tables:
  • T800S - FI-SL Set Table (before Release 4.0)

Classification and Characteristics:

Function
group
name 		Function group description Function module name Function module description Description
CUCB CBase CUCB_GET_VALUES_FROM_INSTANCE Receives configuration number (and, optionally, business object and timestamp of configuration version).
Returns table of characteristic values.
Example (get and print characteristics and their values for the sales order item).
CLBP Class BAPIs BAPI_CLASS_GET_CHARACTERISTICS Import Characteristics and Allowed Values for Class Input: class number and class type
Output: table of characteristics for the class
BAPI_CLASS_EXISTENCECHECK Class BAPI: Check Existence Input: class number and class type
Output: return table (S message if class exists, any other message type (including I) if class does not exist)
CTBP BAPIs for Characteristics BAPI_CHARACT_EXISTENCECHECK BAPI for Characteristics - Check Existence
CLCA Class Type Processing CLCA_GET_CLASSTYPES_FROM_TABLE 1st variant of use - Input: table (e.g. MARA); Output: class types for the table (in this case - for material master)
2nd variant of use - Input: class type; Output: class type parameters
CLOB Classification: Access to Object Tables CLOB_SELECT_TABLE_FOR_CLASSTYP Classification: all objects of class type Input: class type (e.g. 001)
Output: internal table with names of tables with objects of the class type (in this case = MARA, material, so object number = mara-matnr)
CLFM Classification: Assign Object to Class CLFM_SELECT_AUSP Example of use: read characteristics for a material:
    Input:
  • mafid = O (Object)
  • classtype = 001 (material master)
  • object = material number
  • feature = space
  • clear_buffer = X
  • key_date = sy-datum
    Output:
  • table (like AUSP) within material characteristics values
CLBPA Classification BAPIs BAPI_OBJCL_CREATE Classification BAPI: Create Assignment This BAPI creates a classification with assigned values if the classification does not yet exist.
BAPI_OBJCL_GETDETAIL Classification BAPI: Read Classification Information on Object This BAPI returns detailed information on a classification.
BAPI_OBJCL_CHANGE Classification BAPI: Change Assignment This BAPI changes an existing classification, or creates the classification if it does not yet exist.
Example (change characteristic of material in material master).

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