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As of SAP NetWeaver 7.5 SP01, you can determine the language scope and syntax rules of an ABAP program or class for specifying the language elements and repository objects that can be used. You can also determine which syntax rules have to be applied.

Procedure

  1. In the Properties view of an ABAP program or class, open the Specific subtab.
  2. From the ABAP Language Version dropdown listbox, choose the relevant entry.

    You can choose one of the following entries for an ABAP program or class when you develop it:

    • ABAP for Key Users: in the SAP WebIDE
    • ABAP for Cloud Development: against an ABAP system that is released for SAP's cloud products
    • Unicode Program (Standard): against a standard ABAP system
  3. Save your changes.
  4. Activate the development object.

Results

In the relevant scenario, the syntax of the corresponding ABAP program or class is now checked on the basis of the selected ABAP language version.