Support in the ABAP Workbench Tools
Tools that Support Inactive Sources
In the ABAP Dictionary, the existing activation concept is still in place. ABAP Dictionary objects are saved in an inactive version, but do not appear in your inactive object list. For further information, refer to activation in the ABAP Dictionary.
Further Reading
Activating Classes and Interfaces
Inactive Sources and the Modification Assistant
Incompatible Changes
Tool |
Changes |
ABAP Editor |
The 'Save' function always saves the inactive version of the object (was previously always the active version). The 'Check' function uses the inactive object list. New 'Activate' functions. New status display. |
ABAP Dictionary |
Changed descriptions in the status display |
Function Builder |
Previous 'Activate' function replaced. The new 'Activate' function allows you to activate the top include and form routine include as well as the function module. The 'Deactivate' function has been removed. New status display. |
Screen Painter |
The previous 'Generate' function has been replaced by 'Activate'. New status display. |
Menu Painter |
The previous 'Generate' function has been replaced by 'Activate'. New status display. |