SAP CLS_CHARACTERIZE_OBJECT Function Module for Attribute value assignment for an object

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CLS_CHARACTERIZE_OBJECT is a standard cls characterize object SAP function module available within SAP R/3 or S/4 Hana systems, depending on your version and release level. It is used for Attribute value assignment for an object 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 cls characterize object FM, simply by entering the name CLS_CHARACTERIZE_OBJECT into the relevant SAP transaction such as SE37 or SE38.

Function Group: CLS_CHARACTERIZATION
Program Name: SAPLCLS_CHARACTERIZATION
Main Program: SAPLCLS_CHARACTERIZATION
Appliation area:
Release date: N/A
Mode(Normal, Remote etc): Normal Function Module
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Function CLS_CHARACTERIZE_OBJECT 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 'CLS_CHARACTERIZE_OBJECT'"Attribute value assignment for an object
  EXPORTING
   IM_OBJECT =  "Object key
   IM_ATTRIBUTES =  "Attribute list
*  IM_OPERATION = SWBM_C_OP_DISPLAY "WB Request: Operation in the Development Environment

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IMPORTING Parameters details for CLS_CHARACTERIZE_OBJECT

IM_OBJECT - Object key

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

IM_ATTRIBUTES - Attribute list

Data type: CL_CLS_OBJECT_CHARACTERIZATION=>TY_ATTRIBUTE_LIST
Optional: No
Call by Reference: Yes

IM_OPERATION - WB Request: Operation in the Development Environment

Data type: SEU_ACTION
Default: SWBM_C_OP_DISPLAY
Optional: Yes
Call by Reference: Yes

Copy and paste ABAP code example for CLS_CHARACTERIZE_OBJECT 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 CLS_CHARACTERIZE_OBJECT

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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