SAP DBSYCHK_COMPARE_DB2_TIMESTAMP Function Module for Compares two DB2 timestamps. RC like strcmp in C.

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DBSYCHK_COMPARE_DB2_TIMESTAMP is a standard dbsychk compare db2 timestamp SAP function module available within SAP R/3 or S/4 Hana systems, depending on your version and release level. It is used for Compares two DB2 timestamps. RC like strcmp in C. 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 dbsychk compare db2 timestamp FM, simply by entering the name DBSYCHK_COMPARE_DB2_TIMESTAMP into the relevant SAP transaction such as SE37 or SE38.

Function Group: DBSYCHK_DB2
Program Name: SAPLDBSYCHK_DB2
Main Program: SAPLDBSYCHK_DB2
Appliation area:
Release date: N/A
Mode(Normal, Remote etc): Normal Function Module
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Function DBSYCHK_COMPARE_DB2_TIMESTAMP 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 'DBSYCHK_COMPARE_DB2_TIMESTAMP'"Compares two DB2 timestamps. RC like strcmp in C.
  EXPORTING
   TIME1 =  "DB2 Timestamp
*  TIME2 =  "DB2 Timestamp

 IMPORTING
   RC =  "Return Code. <0 if T10 if T1>T2.

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IMPORTING Parameters details for DBSYCHK_COMPARE_DB2_TIMESTAMP

TIME1 - DB2 Timestamp

Data type: DB2CCTSTMP
Optional: No
Call by Reference: No ( called with pass by value option)

TIME2 - DB2 Timestamp

Data type: DB2CCTSTMP
Optional: Yes
Call by Reference: No ( called with pass by value option)

EXPORTING Parameters details for DBSYCHK_COMPARE_DB2_TIMESTAMP

RC - Return Code. <0 if T10 if T1>T2.

Data type: SY-SUBRC
Optional: No
Call by Reference: Yes

Copy and paste ABAP code example for DBSYCHK_COMPARE_DB2_TIMESTAMP 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 DBSYCHK_COMPARE_DB2_TIMESTAMP

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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