SAP CRM_IST_FIND_PARENT_ITEM Function Module for Returns the Top-most Parent in the hierarchy

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CRM_IST_FIND_PARENT_ITEM is a standard crm ist find parent item SAP function module available within SAP R/3 or S/4 Hana systems, depending on your version and release level. It is used for Returns the Top-most Parent in the hierarchy processing and below is the pattern details for this FM, showing its interface including any import and export parameters, exceptions etc. there is also a full "cut and paste" ABAP pattern code example, along with implementation ABAP coding, documentation and contribution comments specific to this or related objects.

See here to view full function module documentation and code listing for crm ist find parent item FM, simply by entering the name CRM_IST_FIND_PARENT_ITEM into the relevant SAP transaction such as SE37 or SE38.

Function Group: CRM_IST_ORDER_COPY
Program Name: SAPLCRM_IST_ORDER_COPY
Main Program: SAPLCRM_IST_ORDER_COPY
Appliation area:
Release date: N/A
Mode(Normal, Remote etc): Normal Function Module
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Function CRM_IST_FIND_PARENT_ITEM pattern details

In-order to call this FM within your sap programs, simply using the below ABAP pattern details to trigger the function call...or see the full ABAP code listing at the end of this article. You can simply cut and paste this code into your ABAP progrom as it is, including variable declarations.

CALL FUNCTION 'CRM_IST_FIND_PARENT_ITEM'"Returns the Top-most Parent in the hierarchy
  EXPORTING
   IV_ORDER_ITEM_GUID =  "GUID of a CRM Order Object
   IT_ORDERADM_ITEM_WRK =  "Item: Database + Dynamic Part

 IMPORTING
   EV_PARENT_GUID =  "GUID of a CRM Order Object

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IMPORTING Parameters details for CRM_IST_FIND_PARENT_ITEM

IV_ORDER_ITEM_GUID - GUID of a CRM Order Object

Data type: CRMT_OBJECT_GUID
Optional: No
Call by Reference: Yes

IT_ORDERADM_ITEM_WRK - Item: Database + Dynamic Part

Data type: CRMT_ORDERADM_I_WRKT
Optional: No
Call by Reference: Yes

EXPORTING Parameters details for CRM_IST_FIND_PARENT_ITEM

EV_PARENT_GUID - GUID of a CRM Order Object

Data type: CRMT_OBJECT_GUID
Optional: No
Call by Reference: Yes

Copy and paste ABAP code example for CRM_IST_FIND_PARENT_ITEM Function Module

The ABAP code below is a full code listing to execute function module POPUP_TO_CONFIRM including all data declarations. The code uses the original data declarations rather than the latest in-line data DECLARATION SYNTAX but I have included an ABAP code snippet at the end to show how declarations would look using the newer method of declaring data variables on the fly. This will allow you to compare and fully understand the new inline method. Please note some of the newer syntax such as the @DATA is not available until a later 4.70 service pack (SP8), which i why i have stuck to the origianl for this example.

ABAP code using 7.40 inline data declarations to call FM CRM_IST_FIND_PARENT_ITEM

The below ABAP code uses the newer in-line data declarations. This allows you to see the coding differences/benefits of the later inline syntax. Please note some of the newer syntax below, such as the @DATA is not available until 4.70 EHP 8.

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