SAP SYSTEM_GET_UNIQUE_ID Function Module for Generates a unique ID (obsolete -> use SYSTEM_UUID_C_CREATE)

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SYSTEM_GET_UNIQUE_ID is a standard system get unique id SAP function module available within SAP R/3 or S/4 Hana systems, depending on your version and release level. It is used for Generates a unique ID (obsolete -> use SYSTEM_UUID_C_CREATE) 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 system get unique id FM, simply by entering the name SYSTEM_GET_UNIQUE_ID into the relevant SAP transaction such as SE37 or SE38.

Function Group: SYST
Program Name: SAPLSYST
Main Program: SAPLSYST
Appliation area: S
Release date: N/A
Mode(Normal, Remote etc): Remote-Enabled
Update:

Function SYSTEM_GET_UNIQUE_ID 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 'SYSTEM_GET_UNIQUE_ID'"Generates a unique ID (obsolete -> use SYSTEM_UUID_C_CREATE)
  EXPORTING
*  DCE_COMPATIBLE = 1 "

 IMPORTING
   UNIQUE_ID =  "32 character ID - unique in time and space

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IMPORTING Parameters details for SYSTEM_GET_UNIQUE_ID

DCE_COMPATIBLE -

Data type: SY-INDEX
Default: 1
Optional: Yes
Call by Reference: No ( called with pass by value option)

EXPORTING Parameters details for SYSTEM_GET_UNIQUE_ID

UNIQUE_ID - 32 character ID - unique in time and space

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

Copy and paste ABAP code example for SYSTEM_GET_UNIQUE_ID 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 SYSTEM_GET_UNIQUE_ID

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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