GET_LENGTH SAP Method returns Length of LOB in Bytes
Below is documentation, parameters and attributes of ABAP Method GET_LENGTH within SAP class CL_ABAP_DB_X_LOCATOR. 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_DB_X_LOCATOR 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 GET_LENGTH can also be found below:
- Importing parameters
- Exporting parameters
- Changing parameters
- Returning parameters
- Exceptions
- Coding Examples
Parameters of Method GET_LENGTH
.| Name | Type | Data Type | Description | Default Value |
| LENGTH | Returning | TYPE ABAP_MSIZE | Length of LOB Column |
Exceptions of Method GET_LENGTH
CX_RESOURCE_ALREADY_CLOSED - Locator Is ClosedExample ABAP coding
DATA: lo_class TYPE REF TO CL_ABAP_DB_X_LOCATOR.
DATA: lv_LENGTH TYPE ABAP_MSIZE,
lv_other TYPE c.
CALL METHOD lo_class=>GET_LENGTH(
RECEIVING
LENGTH = lv_LENGTH )
"Alternate coding for Method Call with returning parameter
lv_LENGTH = lo_class=>GET_LENGTH( ).
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