Functions in the Version Overview (SAP Library - Change and Transport System)

Functions in the Version Overview

Display:

The display mode of the ABAP Editor is used to display versions. You cannot, however, change versions here.

Using the editing functions such as the clipboard, you can copy a previous version, or parts of it, to another window.

Comparison:

This display compares two different versions that have some coding different and some identical.

The Settings function lets you choose the following layouts for the display:

Display

Blocks with identical, changed, inserted, or deleted lines are shown below each other.

The two versions are shown next to each other. The lines that differ are shown in color.

Display same program sections

Both versions are displayed in full.

Longer blocks with identical lines are shortened. Lines of programming that differ are displayed in full.

Only the lines of programming that differ are displayed.

Line numbering

You can choose whether you want to show or hide the line numbers. This is particularly useful for making the parallel display more concise.

Indentation and comments

You can choose whether you want to ignore differences in comments or indentations in the comparison.

Retrieve:

The way in which the Retrieve function works depends on the object type:

Dictionary objects: This function is activated when you call version management from object maintenance and are working in change mode. First a dialog box appears that explains the retrieve function. After you confirm the dialog box, the selected version is loaded into the editor. You can then use the editor to make more modifications. When you save these changes you overwrite the active version with the contents of the editor. For security, version management stores a temporary version of the previously active version. To change an object, you need a request. If you do not already have a request, you will be prompted to select or create a new one when you save your changes.
Other Repository objects: You can always use the Retrieve function for these objects. A temporary version is generated of the active version. The active version is then overwritten by the retrieved version.