SAP RS_EXCEPTION_TO_SYMSG Function Module for Copy Exception to SY Fields sy-msg*

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RS_EXCEPTION_TO_SYMSG is a standard rs exception to symsg SAP function module available within SAP R/3 or S/4 Hana systems, depending on your version and release level. It is used for Copy Exception to SY Fields sy-msg* 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 rs exception to symsg FM, simply by entering the name RS_EXCEPTION_TO_SYMSG into the relevant SAP transaction such as SE37 or SE38.

Function Group: RS_EXCEPTION
Program Name: SAPLRS_EXCEPTION
Main Program: SAPLRS_EXCEPTION
Appliation area:
Release date: N/A
Mode(Normal, Remote etc): Normal Function Module
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Function RS_EXCEPTION_TO_SYMSG 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 'RS_EXCEPTION_TO_SYMSG'"Copy Exception to SY Fields sy-msg*
  EXPORTING
   I_R_EXCEPTION =  "Abstract Superclass for All Global Exceptions
*  I_DEEPEST =  "Return Message at Bottom of List Instead of Message at Top

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IMPORTING Parameters details for RS_EXCEPTION_TO_SYMSG

I_R_EXCEPTION - Abstract Superclass for All Global Exceptions

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

I_DEEPEST - Return Message at Bottom of List Instead of Message at Top

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

Copy and paste ABAP code example for RS_EXCEPTION_TO_SYMSG 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 RS_EXCEPTION_TO_SYMSG

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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