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Possible to view ABAP code in display only?

Asked by: ClayCanvas

Hello,

Our company is fairly new to SAP (1 year).  Currently I work in Production creating various types of data tools.  Over time my goal is to begin to learn to develop in SAP.  I was wondering if there is a transaction that would allow display only of the underlying code of the transactions?  A consultant we currently have in house short term mentioned using SA38.  When I google SA38 it appears it can be used for more than viewing.  What would be your suggestion for the least intrusive method for me to gain access to viewing underlying code used on transactions?  I have access to the development server.  What concerns would IT have in my use of SA38?  

Thanks

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2009-09-17 at 09:50:03ID24740567
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by: chwong67Posted on 2009-09-17 at 16:49:38ID: 25362175

SA38 is used for executing ABAP program only.
We don't encourage developer to use SA38 to execute ABAP program at production server.
We could display ABAP coding using SE80 or SE38 (with execute program too) with limited authorization which can be set by administrator.

 

by: ClayCanvasPosted on 2009-09-18 at 08:21:03ID: 25366882

Thanks for the response

If I understand correctly it's not possible to view ABAP code with SA38?  

It is possible for our admin to setup SE38 permissions for me so I can view code but not be able to change or execute the ABAP code?

 

by: TwisteddkPosted on 2009-09-22 at 11:26:36ID: 25395916

As chwong already stated: You can run the code in SA38. Viewing it is normally se38. (se80 if you need to also view structures, views, datatypes etc.)

In SE38 there are various authorization options. Display, create/modify and execute among them. It is possible to create a role with only display rights. This already exists in some roles such as S_A.SHOW (which bascially allows you to see everything and change nothing).

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