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In the ABAP source code editor, the best matching non-keyword, such as an element name or type definition, is displayed when you start typing.

Prerequisites

To use this functionality, open the Start of the navigation path ABAP Development Next navigation step Editors Next navigation step Source Code Editors Next navigation step Code Completion Next navigation step Typing End of the navigation path preference page and select the Also suggest non-keywords option.

Context

Note Non-keyword completion is disabled by default.

Procedure

  1. In the source code, start typing a non-keyword.

    The proposal for the most relevant non-keyword is displayed.

    Display of a proposal for a certain non-keyword while typing
    Figure 1: Display of a proposal for a certain non-keyword while typing
    Note Non-keywords are only proposed if they are already used in the same development object.
  2. Adopt the displayed entry into your source code by choosing the tabulator key.

Results

At the position where you have selected the proposal, the corresponding non-keyword is added to the source code.