SAP G_SET_GET_NEXT_FIELD Function Module for Sequential Reading of Field Names of a Multi-Dimension Set

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G_SET_GET_NEXT_FIELD is a standard g set get next field SAP function module available within SAP R/3 or S/4 Hana systems, depending on your version and release level. It is used for Sequential Reading of Field Names of a Multi-Dimension Set 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 g set get next field FM, simply by entering the name G_SET_GET_NEXT_FIELD into the relevant SAP transaction such as SE37 or SE38.

Function Group: GSSM
Program Name: SAPLGSSM
Main Program:
Appliation area: G
Release date: N/A
Mode(Normal, Remote etc): Normal Function Module
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Function G_SET_GET_NEXT_FIELD 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 'G_SET_GET_NEXT_FIELD'"Sequential Reading of Field Names of a Multi-Dimension Set
  EXPORTING
   CONTROL_BLOCK =  "Control Block Number
   INDEX =  "Index of the multi set

 IMPORTING
   FIELD =  "Read field name in the set

EXCEPTIONS
   END_OF_FIELDS = 1    INVALID_INDEX = 2    NO_MULTI_SET = 3 

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IMPORTING Parameters details for G_SET_GET_NEXT_FIELD

CONTROL_BLOCK - Control Block Number

Data type: SY-TABIX
Optional: No
Call by Reference: No ( called with pass by value option)

INDEX - Index of the multi set

Data type: SY-TABIX
Optional: No
Call by Reference: No ( called with pass by value option)

EXPORTING Parameters details for G_SET_GET_NEXT_FIELD

FIELD - Read field name in the set

Data type: RGSMH-FIELD
Optional: No
Call by Reference: No ( called with pass by value option)

EXCEPTIONS details

END_OF_FIELDS - No further field available

Data type:
Optional: No
Call by Reference: No ( called with pass by value option)

INVALID_INDEX - Index does not exist

Data type:
Optional: No
Call by Reference: No ( called with pass by value option)

NO_MULTI_SET - Set is not a multi set

Data type:
Optional: No
Call by Reference: No ( called with pass by value option)

Copy and paste ABAP code example for G_SET_GET_NEXT_FIELD 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 G_SET_GET_NEXT_FIELD

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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