SAP Note 178452 - Release upgrade from 4.0 to 4.5 for customers programs

Component : Syntax, Compiler, Runtime -

Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/178452 (SAP Service marketplace login required)

Summary :
This SAP Note guides users through necessary changes for ABAP programs during an upgrade from version 4.0 to 4.5 to avoid syntax and runtime errors. Key aspects to watch include internal table handling, Open SQL updates, procedural calls, system fields, and adjustments in the ABAP compiler and runtime environment. New incompatibilities and stricter error checking in version 4.5 are detailed, along with specific instructions to ensure compatibility. Developers need to manually review ABAP code to adapt to the modified compiler behavior and runtime checks to ensure seamless functionality post-upgrade.

Key words :
assign table fieldfor assign table field, time stamps sy-tstlo, structured field symbol pointed, time stampthe system fields, change table contents, dynamic table specification, field sy-msgty, system table syst, language constructs warnings, offset length specification

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