SAP J_7L_ARTICLE_EXISTS Function Module for NOTRANSL: REA Prüfroutine auf verwendeten Artikel
J_7L_ARTICLE_EXISTS is a standard j 7l article exists SAP function module available within SAP R/3 or S/4 Hana systems, depending on your version and release level. It is used for NOTRANSL: REA Prüfroutine auf verwendeten Artikel 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 j 7l article exists FM, simply by entering the name J_7L_ARTICLE_EXISTS into the relevant SAP transaction such as SE37 or SE38.
Function Group: J7LARTICLE
Program Name: SAPLJ7LARTICLE
Main Program: SAPLJ7LARTICLE
Appliation area:
Release date: N/A
Mode(Normal, Remote etc): Normal Function Module
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Function J_7L_ARTICLE_EXISTS 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 'J_7L_ARTICLE_EXISTS'"NOTRANSL: REA Prüfroutine auf verwendeten Artikel.
EXPORTING
I_MATNR = "Material Number
* I_BUKRS = "Company Code
* I_LAND1 = "Country Key
* I_VRKME = "Sales Unit
* I_VARIANTE = "
IMPORTING
E_FLG_ARTICLE_EXITS = "Boolean Variable (X=True, -=False, Space=Unknown)
E_TABNAME = "Table Name
IMPORTING Parameters details for J_7L_ARTICLE_EXISTS
I_MATNR - Material Number
Data type: MATNROptional: No
Call by Reference: Yes
I_BUKRS - Company Code
Data type: BUKRSOptional: Yes
Call by Reference: Yes
I_LAND1 - Country Key
Data type: LAND1Optional: Yes
Call by Reference: Yes
I_VRKME - Sales Unit
Data type: VRKMEOptional: Yes
Call by Reference: Yes
I_VARIANTE -
Data type: J_7LVARIANTEOptional: Yes
Call by Reference: Yes
EXPORTING Parameters details for J_7L_ARTICLE_EXISTS
E_FLG_ARTICLE_EXITS - Boolean Variable (X=True, -=False, Space=Unknown)
Data type: BOOLEANOptional: No
Call by Reference: Yes
E_TABNAME - Table Name
Data type: TABNAMEOptional: No
Call by Reference: Yes
Copy and paste ABAP code example for J_7L_ARTICLE_EXISTS 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.| DATA: | ||||
| lv_i_matnr | TYPE MATNR, " | |||
| lv_e_flg_article_exits | TYPE BOOLEAN, " | |||
| lv_i_bukrs | TYPE BUKRS, " | |||
| lv_e_tabname | TYPE TABNAME, " | |||
| lv_i_land1 | TYPE LAND1, " | |||
| lv_i_vrkme | TYPE VRKME, " | |||
| lv_i_variante | TYPE J_7LVARIANTE. " |
|   CALL FUNCTION 'J_7L_ARTICLE_EXISTS' "NOTRANSL: REA Prüfroutine auf verwendeten Artikel |
| EXPORTING | ||
| I_MATNR | = lv_i_matnr | |
| I_BUKRS | = lv_i_bukrs | |
| I_LAND1 | = lv_i_land1 | |
| I_VRKME | = lv_i_vrkme | |
| I_VARIANTE | = lv_i_variante | |
| IMPORTING | ||
| E_FLG_ARTICLE_EXITS | = lv_e_flg_article_exits | |
| E_TABNAME | = lv_e_tabname | |
| . " J_7L_ARTICLE_EXISTS | ||
ABAP code using 7.40 inline data declarations to call FM J_7L_ARTICLE_EXISTS
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.Search for further information about these or an SAP related objects