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Prerequisites

A valid message class exists in the ABAP program.

Procedure

To add a new message to a message class in the ABAP Editor:

  1. Choose the menu path Goto ® Messages
    The system displays a list of all messages belonging to the message class.
  2. Select This graphic is explained in the accompanying text to switch to change mode.

    3. All lines are ready for input.

  3. Enter the message text (short text) for the next free number.

    4. This graphic is explained in the accompanying text

  4. If the text is self-explanatory click the corresponding checkbox.

    5. Caution

    Note that you cannot create a long text for self-explanatory messages. See also Creating message long texts.

  5. Choose Save.

Note

Using forward navigation you can also add a new message to the message class. To do this enter a number for the new message in the MESSAGE statement and double-click it. You are advised to choose the next free number for your new message.

Result

The defined message can be sent to the ABAP program, for example using the MESSAGE statement.

 

 

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