EXIST_PARTNER SAP Method Check if Partner exists
Below is documentation, parameters and attributes of ABAP Method EXIST_PARTNER within SAP class /SCTM/CL_SP. There is also a number of example ABAP code snipts to help you use the functionality of this method.
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Method Type - Instance
This is an Instance Method so needs to be instantiated first before you can access any of the methods. I.e. you need to create a local variable of TYPE ref to the class.The following technical details of method EXIST_PARTNER can also be found below:
- Importing parameters
- Exporting parameters
- Changing parameters
- Returning parameters
- Exceptions
- Coding Examples
Parameters of Method EXIST_PARTNER
.| Name | Type | Data Type | Description | Default Value |
| IV_PARTNER | Importing | TYPE BU_PARTNER | Business Partner Number | |
| IV_PARTNER_GUID | Importing | TYPE /SCMB/DE_GUID | GUID of an SCM Master Data Object | |
| RS_UI_PARTNER | Returning | TYPE /SCTM/S_UI_PARTNER | Business Partner Number -> Contact Data |
Exceptions of Method EXIST_PARTNER
This method does not have any exceptionsExample ABAP coding
DATA: lo_class TYPE REF TO /SCTM/CL_SP.
DATA: lv_IV_PARTNER TYPE BU_PARTNER,
lv_IV_PARTNER_GUID TYPE /SCMB/DE_GUID,
lv_RS_UI_PARTNER TYPE /SCTM/S_UI_PARTNER,
lv_other TYPE c.
CALL METHOD lo_class=>EXIST_PARTNER(
EXPORTING
IV_PARTNER = lv_IV_PARTNER
IV_PARTNER_GUID = lv_IV_PARTNER_GUID
RECEIVING
RS_UI_PARTNER = lv_RS_UI_PARTNER )
"Alternate coding for Method Call with returning parameter
lv_RS_UI_PARTNER = lo_class=>EXIST_PARTNER(
EXPORTING
IV_PARTNER = lv_IV_PARTNER
IV_PARTNER_GUID = lv_IV_PARTNER_GUID ).
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