SAP SAUNIT_GET_CLASS_METHODS Function Module for Retrieves Meta Information on Methods (no Test Classes)

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SAUNIT_GET_CLASS_METHODS is a standard saunit get class methods SAP function module available within SAP R/3 or S/4 Hana systems, depending on your version and release level. It is used for Retrieves Meta Information on Methods (no Test Classes) 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 saunit get class methods FM, simply by entering the name SAUNIT_GET_CLASS_METHODS into the relevant SAP transaction such as SE37 or SE38.

Function Group: SAUNIT_PROG_METRICS
Program Name: SAPLSAUNIT_PROG_METRICS
Main Program: SAPLSAUNIT_PROG_METRICS
Appliation area:
Release date: N/A
Mode(Normal, Remote etc): Normal Function Module
Update:

Function SAUNIT_GET_CLASS_METHODS 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 'SAUNIT_GET_CLASS_METHODS'"Retrieves Meta Information on Methods (no Test Classes)
  EXPORTING
   NAME =  "Name of Class

 IMPORTING
   METHODS =  "Description

EXCEPTIONS
   INTERNAL_ERROR = 1    TYPE_NOT_FOUND = 2 

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IMPORTING Parameters details for SAUNIT_GET_CLASS_METHODS

NAME - Name of Class

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

EXPORTING Parameters details for SAUNIT_GET_CLASS_METHODS

METHODS - Description

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

EXCEPTIONS details

INTERNAL_ERROR -

Data type:
Optional: No
Call by Reference: Yes

TYPE_NOT_FOUND -

Data type:
Optional: No
Call by Reference: Yes

Copy and paste ABAP code example for SAUNIT_GET_CLASS_METHODS 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 SAUNIT_GET_CLASS_METHODS

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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