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Context

In source code-based development objects (like ABAP classes, ABAP interfaces, ABAP programs, and ABAP function groups), you can display the definition and documentation of many ABAP code elements in a code element info popup.

These are for example:

  • Used classes and interfaces
  • Called methods, function modules, programs
  • Variables
  • Dictionary objects like structures, tables, views, and so on
  • Text elements and messages

This enables you to obtain further details directly at the position where you are in the source code – without navigating to the referenced object.

Displaying the most relevant source code details in the code element information popup
Figure 1: Displaying the most relevant source code details in the code element information popup
Note You can only display the details on the use, not on the definition of elements.

Procedure

  1. In the source code editor, select the corresponding element.
  2. Press F2 or choose Start of the navigation path Source Code Next navigation step Show Code Element Information End of the navigation path in the menu bar or context menu.

Results

A code element information popup will be opened that displays the following information:

  • Element name and its definition
  • Documentation, if such is available for this element
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