SAP SUBTRACT_TIME_FROM_DATE Function Module for NOTRANSL: Subtraktion Datum - Zeit (in Tagen, Wochen, Monaten oder Jahren)

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SUBTRACT_TIME_FROM_DATE is a standard subtract time from date SAP function module available within SAP R/3 or S/4 Hana systems, depending on your version and release level. It is used for NOTRANSL: Subtraktion Datum - Zeit (in Tagen, Wochen, Monaten oder Jahren) 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 subtract time from date FM, simply by entering the name SUBTRACT_TIME_FROM_DATE into the relevant SAP transaction such as SE37 or SE38.

Function Group: VBMD
Program Name: SAPLVBMD
Main Program:
Appliation area:
Release date: N/A
Mode(Normal, Remote etc): Normal Function Module
Update:

Function SUBTRACT_TIME_FROM_DATE 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 'SUBTRACT_TIME_FROM_DATE'"NOTRANSL: Subtraktion Datum - Zeit (in Tagen, Wochen, Monaten oder Jahren)
  EXPORTING
   I_IDATE =  "
   I_TIME =  "
   I_IPRKZ =  "
*  I_RDMHD =  "

 IMPORTING
   O_IDATE =  "

EXCEPTIONS
   INVALID_PERIOD = 1    INVALID_ROUND_UP_RULE = 2    INTERNAL_ERROR = 3 

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Customer Function user exits

Below is a list of CUSTOMER FUNCTION exit user exits that are available within this program and maybe relevant for this FM.
EXIT_SAPLVBMD_001 Shelf Life Expiration Date CFC

IMPORTING Parameters details for SUBTRACT_TIME_FROM_DATE

I_IDATE -

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

I_TIME -

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

I_IPRKZ -

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

I_RDMHD -

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

EXPORTING Parameters details for SUBTRACT_TIME_FROM_DATE

O_IDATE -

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

EXCEPTIONS details

INVALID_PERIOD -

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

INVALID_ROUND_UP_RULE -

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

INTERNAL_ERROR -

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

Copy and paste ABAP code example for SUBTRACT_TIME_FROM_DATE 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 SUBTRACT_TIME_FROM_DATE

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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