DB2_SET_HEADER_NR SAP Function module - Sets the right header number for displaying

DB2_SET_HEADER_NR is a standard SAP function module available within R/3 SAP systems depending on your version and release level. Below is the pattern details for this FM showing its interface including any import and export parameters, exceptions etc as well as any documentation contributions (Comments) specific to the object.

See here to view full function module documentation and code listing, simply by entering the name DB2_SET_HEADER_NR into the relevant SAP transaction such as SE37 or SE80.

Associated Function Group: SDB2CCMS_METADATA
Released Date: Not Released
Processing type: Normal fucntion module

Pattern for FM DB2_SET_HEADER_NR - DB2 SET HEADER NR

CALL FUNCTION 'DB2_SET_HEADER_NR' "Sets the right header number for displaying
  EXPORTING
    header_number =             " c
    .  "  DB2_SET_HEADER_NR

ABAP code example for Function Module DB2_SET_HEADER_NR

The ABAP code below is a full code listing to execute function module DB2_SET_HEADER_NR including all data declarations. The code uses 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 original method of declaring data variables up front. 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).

DATA(ld_header_number) = 'Check type of data required'.
.

CALL FUNCTION 'DB2_SET_HEADER_NR'
  EXPORTING
    header_number =              ld_header_number
    .  "  DB2_SET_HEADER_NR

IF SY-SUBRC EQ 0.
  "All OK
ENDIF.

ABAP code to compare 7.40 inline data declaration with original syntax

The below ABAP code uses the older none in-line data declarations. This allows you to see the coding differences/benefits of the later inline syntax. It may also be useful if you are using an older version of SAP as some of the newer syntax above, such as the @DATA is not available until 4.70 EHP 8.

DATA:

ld_header_number
 
 TYPE C .


ld_header_number = 'Check type of data required'.