CONVERT_STRUC SAP Method Converts a Structure









Below is documentation, parameters and attributes of ABAP Method CONVERT_STRUC within SAP class CL_ABAP_CONV_OUT_CE. There is also a number of example ABAP code snipts to help you use the functionality of this method.

This method is available within SAP systems depending on your version and release level, you can view further information by entering the class name CL_ABAP_CONV_OUT_CE into the relevant SAP transactions such as SE24 or SE80, and then selecting the method you are interested in.


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 CONVERT_STRUC can also be found below:

  • Importing parameters
  • Exporting parameters
  • Changing parameters
  • Returning parameters
  • Exceptions
  • Coding Examples


Parameters of Method CONVERT_STRUC

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NameTypeData TypeDescriptionDefault Value
DATAImportingTYPE
ANY
Structure to Be Converted
VIEWImportingTYPE REF TO
CL_ABAP_VIEW_OFFLEN
ABAP Structure View with Offset and Length
BUFFERExportingTYPE
XSEQUENCE
Converted Data
TRUNCATION_FLAGExportingTYPE
I
Indicates Whether a Field Had To Be Shortened



Exceptions of Method CONVERT_STRUC

BUFFERExportingTYPE
XSEQUENCEConverted DataTRUNCATION_FLAGExportingTYPE
IIndicates Whether a Field Had To Be ShortenedCX_SY_CONVERSION_CODEPAGE - System exception in character set conversion

Example ABAP coding


DATA: lo_class TYPE REF TO CL_ABAP_CONV_OUT_CE.
DATA: lv_BUFFER TYPE XSEQUENCE,
lv_DATA TYPE ANY,
lv_TRUNCATION_FLAG TYPE I,
lv_VIEW TYPE CL_ABAP_VIEW_OFFLEN,
lv_other TYPE c.

CALL METHOD lo_class=>CONVERT_STRUC(
EXPORTING
DATA = lv_DATA
VIEW = lv_VIEW
IMPORTING
BUFFER = lv_BUFFER
TRUNCATION_FLAG = lv_TRUNCATION_FLAG ).

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