SAP CONVERT_FIELD_TO_EXTERN_FORMAT Function Module for Converts a field from internal to external format

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CONVERT_FIELD_TO_EXTERN_FORMAT is a standard convert field to extern format SAP function module available within SAP R/3 or S/4 Hana systems, depending on your version and release level. It is used for Converts a field from internal to external format 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 convert field to extern format FM, simply by entering the name CONVERT_FIELD_TO_EXTERN_FORMAT into the relevant SAP transaction such as SE37 or SE38.

Function Group: CCAD
Program Name: SAPLCCAD
Main Program: SAPLCCAD
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Mode(Normal, Remote etc): Normal Function Module
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Function CONVERT_FIELD_TO_EXTERN_FORMAT 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 'CONVERT_FIELD_TO_EXTERN_FORMAT'"Converts a field from internal to external format
  EXPORTING
   CONVE =  "Conversion exit
   IFELD =  "Value in Internal Format

 IMPORTING
   EFELD =  "Value in External Format

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IMPORTING Parameters details for CONVERT_FIELD_TO_EXTERN_FORMAT

CONVE - Conversion exit

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

IFELD - Value in Internal Format

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

EXPORTING Parameters details for CONVERT_FIELD_TO_EXTERN_FORMAT

EFELD - Value in External Format

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

Copy and paste ABAP code example for CONVERT_FIELD_TO_EXTERN_FORMAT 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 CONVERT_FIELD_TO_EXTERN_FORMAT

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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