SAP IMP_RETURN_HANDLE Function Module for Returns Object Handle

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IMP_RETURN_HANDLE is a standard imp return handle 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 Object Handle 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 imp return handle FM, simply by entering the name IMP_RETURN_HANDLE into the relevant SAP transaction such as SE37 or SE38.

Function Group: IMP_SERVICES
Program Name: SAPLIMP_SERVICES
Main Program: SAPLIMP_SERVICES
Appliation area:
Release date: N/A
Mode(Normal, Remote etc): Normal Function Module
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Function IMP_RETURN_HANDLE 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 'IMP_RETURN_HANDLE'"Returns Object Handle
  EXPORTING
   IV_HANDLE =  "IMP Handle of IMP Object

EXCEPTIONS
   CX_EXCEPTIONS_IMP = 1 

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IMPORTING Parameters details for IMP_RETURN_HANDLE

IV_HANDLE - IMP Handle of IMP Object

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

EXCEPTIONS details

CX_EXCEPTIONS_IMP - IMP: Mass Processing - Exception Class

Data type:
Optional: No
Call by Reference: Yes

Copy and paste ABAP code example for IMP_RETURN_HANDLE 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 IMP_RETURN_HANDLE

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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