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Displaying the Method Definition within ABAP Source CodeLocate this document in the navigation structure

Context

In a method implementation, you can display the name, parameters and exceptions of the method and its documentation in a code element information popup. This enables you to obtain information about the method from the position where you are in the source code.

Example of a code element information popup to display method details
Figure 1: Example of a code element information popup to display method details

Procedure

  1. In the source code editor, select the corresponding method implementation.
  2. Press Alt + F2 or choose Start of the navigation path Source Next navigation step Show Method Implementation End of the navigation path in the menu bar or context menu.

Results

A code element information popup will be opened that displays the method name, its parameters, and exceptions and, if available, the documentation of the method.