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How to convert a structure to an internal table dynamically

I'm trying to create a method that will import a structure assuming that all structure elements are flat and the same data type. Then I want to convert it to a table with that type dynamically and return it. Where should I start? I've been trying to get this to work for several hours and am getting nowhere.

Solution

  • You can use the create_dynamic_table form using cl_alv_table_create like so:

    * Create dynamic internal table and assign to FS
  CALL METHOD cl_alv_table_create=>create_dynamic_table
    EXPORTING
      it_fieldcatalog  = ifc
      i_length_in_byte = 'X' "added by Paul Robert Oct 28, 2009 17:04
    IMPORTING
      ep_table         = dy_table.
  ASSIGN dy_table->* TO <dyn_table>.
* Create dynamic work area and assign to FS
  CREATE DATA dy_line LIKE LINE OF <dyn_table>.
  ASSIGN dy_line->* TO <dyn_wa>.

    Here is a link that will help you get started.