SAP VB_BATCH_BUILD_OBJECT_FROM_KEY Function Module for Concatenate key fields of batch for classifcation

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VB_BATCH_BUILD_OBJECT_FROM_KEY is a standard vb batch build object from key SAP function module available within SAP R/3 or S/4 Hana systems, depending on your version and release level. It is used for Concatenate key fields of batch for classifcation 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 vb batch build object from key FM, simply by entering the name VB_BATCH_BUILD_OBJECT_FROM_KEY into the relevant SAP transaction such as SE37 or SE38.

Function Group: V01P
Program Name: SAPLV01P
Main Program: SAPLV01P
Appliation area:
Release date: N/A
Mode(Normal, Remote etc): Normal Function Module
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Function VB_BATCH_BUILD_OBJECT_FROM_KEY 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 'VB_BATCH_BUILD_OBJECT_FROM_KEY'"Concatenate key fields of batch for classifcation
  EXPORTING
   I_MATNR =  "Material Number
   I_CHARG =  "Batch Number
*  I_WERKS =  "Plant

 IMPORTING
   E_OBJECT =  "Key of Object to Be Classified

EXCEPTIONS
   NO_MATERIAL = 1    NO_BATCH = 2    NO_PLANT = 3 

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Customer Function user exits

Below is a list of CUSTOMER FUNCTION exit user exits that are available within this program and maybe relevant for this FM.
EXIT_SAPLV01P_001 Initiator for Batch Status Change

IMPORTING Parameters details for VB_BATCH_BUILD_OBJECT_FROM_KEY

I_MATNR - Material Number

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

I_CHARG - Batch Number

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

I_WERKS - Plant

Data type: WERKS_D
Optional: Yes
Call by Reference: Yes

EXPORTING Parameters details for VB_BATCH_BUILD_OBJECT_FROM_KEY

E_OBJECT - Key of Object to Be Classified

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

EXCEPTIONS details

NO_MATERIAL -

Data type:
Optional: No
Call by Reference: Yes

NO_BATCH -

Data type:
Optional: No
Call by Reference: Yes

NO_PLANT -

Data type:
Optional: No
Call by Reference: Yes

Copy and paste ABAP code example for VB_BATCH_BUILD_OBJECT_FROM_KEY 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 VB_BATCH_BUILD_OBJECT_FROM_KEY

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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