FILE_EXIST SAP Method Checks if a File Exists
Below is documentation, parameters and attributes of ABAP Method FILE_EXIST within SAP class CL_GUI_FRONTEND_SERVICES. There is also a number of example ABAP code snipts to help you use the functionality of this method.
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Method Type - Static
This is a Static Method so you can call it directlyThe following technical details of method FILE_EXIST can also be found below:
- Importing parameters
- Exporting parameters
- Changing parameters
- Returning parameters
- Exceptions
- Coding Examples
Parameters of Method FILE_EXIST
.Name | Type | Data Type | Description | Default Value |
FILE | Importing | TYPE STRING | File to Check | |
RESULT | Returning | TYPE ABAP_BOOL | Result |
Exceptions of Method FILE_EXIST
WRONG_PARAMETER - Incorrect parameterExample ABAP coding
DATA: lv_FILE TYPE STRING,
lv_RESULT TYPE ABAP_BOOL,
lv_other TYPE c.
CALL METHOD CL_GUI_FRONTEND_SERVICES=>FILE_EXIST(
EXPORTING
FILE = lv_FILE
RECEIVING
RESULT = lv_RESULT )
"Alternate coding for Method Call with returning parameter
lv_RESULT = CL_GUI_FRONTEND_SERVICES=>FILE_EXIST(
EXPORTING
FILE = lv_FILE ).
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