ABAPDELETE_DATASET - DELETE DATASET

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DELETE DATASET

Short Reference

DELETE DATASET dset.

Effect

The statement deletes the file specified in dset. dset expects a character-like data object that contains the physical name of the file. The file can be opened or closed.

Note

When a file is deleted, automatic authorization checks are performed, but self-programmed checks may also be necessary.

Access to a file whose name dset is passed to a program from outside is a serious security risk. Any names passed to a program from outside must be checked thoroughly before being used. See Directory Traversal.

Return Value

sy-subrc	Meaning
0	File has been deleted.
4	File could not be deleted.

Exceptions

Catchable Exceptions

CX_SY_FILE_AUTHORITY

• Cause: No authorization for access to file
  Runtime Error: OPEN_DATASET_NO_AUTHORITY (can be handled)

CX_SY_FILE_OPEN

• Cause: File cannot be opened
  Runtime Error: DATASET_CANT_OPEN (can be handled)
  
  

Example

Opening of a file for writing and reading and then deleting the file.

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