SAP CNVCF_GET_FILEPATH Function Module for Get path from filename

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CNVCF_GET_FILEPATH is a standard cnvcf get filepath SAP function module available within SAP R/3 or S/4 Hana systems, depending on your version and release level. It is used for Get path from filename 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 cnvcf get filepath FM, simply by entering the name CNVCF_GET_FILEPATH into the relevant SAP transaction such as SE37 or SE38.

Function Group: CNVC_FILE
Program Name: SAPLCNVC_FILE
Main Program: SAPLCNVC_FILE
Appliation area:
Release date: N/A
Mode(Normal, Remote etc): Normal Function Module
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Function CNVCF_GET_FILEPATH 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 'CNVCF_GET_FILEPATH'"Get path from filename
  EXPORTING
   FILENAME =  "

 IMPORTING
   FILEPATH =  "

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IMPORTING Parameters details for CNVCF_GET_FILEPATH

FILENAME -

Data type:
Optional: No
Call by Reference: Yes

EXPORTING Parameters details for CNVCF_GET_FILEPATH

FILEPATH -

Data type:
Optional: No
Call by Reference: Yes

Copy and paste ABAP code example for CNVCF_GET_FILEPATH 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 CNVCF_GET_FILEPATH

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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