SAP READ_LFA1 Function Module for Direct read operation of vendor master information A segment
READ_LFA1 is a standard read lfa1 SAP function module available within SAP R/3 or S/4 Hana systems, depending on your version and release level. It is used for Direct read operation of vendor master information A segment 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 read lfa1 FM, simply by entering the name READ_LFA1 into the relevant SAP transaction such as SE37 or SE38.
Function Group: F020
Program Name: SAPLF020
Main Program: SAPLF020
Appliation area:
Release date: N/A
Mode(Normal, Remote etc): Normal Function Module
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Function READ_LFA1 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 'READ_LFA1'"Direct read operation of vendor master information A segment.
EXPORTING
XLIFNR = "Vendor number
* XADR_FL = ' ' "
IMPORTING
XLFA1 = "Vendor information at A segment level
EXCEPTIONS
KEY_INCOMPLETE = 1 NOT_AUTHORIZED = 2 NOT_FOUND = 3
IMPORTING Parameters details for READ_LFA1
XLIFNR - Vendor number
Data type: LFA1-LIFNROptional: No
Call by Reference: No ( called with pass by value option)
XADR_FL -
Data type: BOOLEANDefault: SPACE
Optional: Yes
Call by Reference: Yes
EXPORTING Parameters details for READ_LFA1
XLFA1 - Vendor information at A segment level
Data type: LFA1Optional: No
Call by Reference: No ( called with pass by value option)
EXCEPTIONS details
KEY_INCOMPLETE - Key is incomplete
Data type:Optional: No
Call by Reference: No ( called with pass by value option)
NOT_AUTHORIZED - No authorization
Data type:Optional: No
Call by Reference: No ( called with pass by value option)
NOT_FOUND - Not found
Data type:Optional: No
Call by Reference: No ( called with pass by value option)
Copy and paste ABAP code example for READ_LFA1 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.DATA: | ||||
lv_xlfa1 | TYPE LFA1, " | |||
lv_xlifnr | TYPE LFA1-LIFNR, " | |||
lv_key_incomplete | TYPE LFA1, " | |||
lv_xadr_fl | TYPE BOOLEAN, " SPACE | |||
lv_not_authorized | TYPE BOOLEAN, " | |||
lv_not_found | TYPE BOOLEAN. " |
  CALL FUNCTION 'READ_LFA1' "Direct read operation of vendor master information A segment |
EXPORTING | ||
XLIFNR | = lv_xlifnr | |
XADR_FL | = lv_xadr_fl | |
IMPORTING | ||
XLFA1 | = lv_xlfa1 | |
EXCEPTIONS | ||
KEY_INCOMPLETE = 1 | ||
NOT_AUTHORIZED = 2 | ||
NOT_FOUND = 3 | ||
. " READ_LFA1 |
ABAP code using 7.40 inline data declarations to call FM READ_LFA1
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."SELECT single LIFNR FROM LFA1 INTO @DATA(ld_xlifnr). | ||||
DATA(ld_xadr_fl) | = ' '. | |||
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