SAP CAVC_I_CHARS_GET_ALLOWED_VALS Function Module for Read Permitted Values for Characteristics

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CAVC_I_CHARS_GET_ALLOWED_VALS is a standard cavc i chars get allowed vals SAP function module available within SAP R/3 or S/4 Hana systems, depending on your version and release level. It is used for Read Permitted Values for Characteristics 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 cavc i chars get allowed vals FM, simply by entering the name CAVC_I_CHARS_GET_ALLOWED_VALS into the relevant SAP transaction such as SE37 or SE38.

Function Group: CAVC_INST
Program Name: SAPLCAVC_INST
Main Program: SAPLCAVC_INST
Appliation area:
Release date: 31-Jan-2008
Mode(Normal, Remote etc): Remote-Enabled
Update:

Function CAVC_I_CHARS_GET_ALLOWED_VALS 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 'CAVC_I_CHARS_GET_ALLOWED_VALS'"Read Permitted Values for Characteristics
  EXPORTING
   INSTANCE =  "Instance

 IMPORTING
   RETURN =  "Return Code

TABLES
   CHARACTERISTICS =  "List of Characteristics to Be Read
   CHARACTERISTICS_VALUE =  "Values of Read Characteristics
*  CHARACTERISTICS_VALUE_MACOND =  "Characteristic Value Assignment; Manual Conditions
*  CHARACTERISTICS_VALUE_INTERNAL =  "API Interface for Characteristic Value (Internal)

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Customer Function user exits

Below is a list of CUSTOMER FUNCTION exit user exits that are available within this program and maybe relevant for this FM.
EXIT_SAPLCAVC_INST_001 Provide Customer Enhancements to BOM Item
EXIT_SAPLCAVC_INST_002 Set Customer Enhancements to BOM Item

IMPORTING Parameters details for CAVC_I_CHARS_GET_ALLOWED_VALS

INSTANCE - Instance

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

EXPORTING Parameters details for CAVC_I_CHARS_GET_ALLOWED_VALS

RETURN - Return Code

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

TABLES Parameters details for CAVC_I_CHARS_GET_ALLOWED_VALS

CHARACTERISTICS - List of Characteristics to Be Read

Data type: BAPICUCH01
Optional: No
Call by Reference: No ( called with pass by value option)

CHARACTERISTICS_VALUE - Values of Read Characteristics

Data type: BAPICUVL01
Optional: No
Call by Reference: No ( called with pass by value option)

CHARACTERISTICS_VALUE_MACOND - Characteristic Value Assignment; Manual Conditions

Data type: BAPICUVL05
Optional: Yes
Call by Reference: Yes

CHARACTERISTICS_VALUE_INTERNAL - API Interface for Characteristic Value (Internal)

Data type: RCUX1CH_V
Optional: Yes
Call by Reference: Yes

Copy and paste ABAP code example for CAVC_I_CHARS_GET_ALLOWED_VALS 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 CAVC_I_CHARS_GET_ALLOWED_VALS

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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