SAP GMA_ACE_REF_KEY_DECODE Function Module for Decode Reference Keys

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GMA_ACE_REF_KEY_DECODE is a standard gma ace ref key decode SAP function module available within SAP R/3 or S/4 Hana systems, depending on your version and release level. It is used for Decode Reference Keys 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 gma ace ref key decode FM, simply by entering the name GMA_ACE_REF_KEY_DECODE into the relevant SAP transaction such as SE37 or SE38.

Function Group: GMA_ACE_USER_INTERFACE
Program Name: SAPLGMA_ACE_USER_INTERFACE
Main Program: SAPLGMA_ACE_USER_INTERFACE
Appliation area:
Release date: N/A
Mode(Normal, Remote etc): Normal Function Module
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Function GMA_ACE_REF_KEY_DECODE 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 'GMA_ACE_REF_KEY_DECODE'"Decode Reference Keys
  EXPORTING
   IS_ACCRUAL_OBJECT =  "

 IMPORTING
   ES_REF_KEY =  "GM Accruals: Ref. Key Structure
   ES_GMGR =  "Grant Master

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IMPORTING Parameters details for GMA_ACE_REF_KEY_DECODE

IS_ACCRUAL_OBJECT -

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

EXPORTING Parameters details for GMA_ACE_REF_KEY_DECODE

ES_REF_KEY - GM Accruals: Ref. Key Structure

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

ES_GMGR - Grant Master

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

Copy and paste ABAP code example for GMA_ACE_REF_KEY_DECODE 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 GMA_ACE_REF_KEY_DECODE

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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