deprecated-key-word.md

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Deprecated Key Word Check

What is the intent of the check?

This check searches for obsolete syntax elements which should be replaced with newer syntax elements instead.

How does the check work?

This check searches for the statements starting with the following keywords:

• MOVE
• TRANSLATE

How to solve the issue?

Replace MOVE by a normal assignment statement using = and TRANSLATE by an equivalent functional expression using [string functions}(https://help.sap.com/doc/abapdocu_755_index_htm/7.55/en-US/abenprocess_functions.htm).

What to do in case of exception?

In exceptional cases, you can suppress this finding by using the pseudo comment "#EC DEPRECATED_KEY which should be placed right after the statement:

MOVE ….  "#EC DEPRECATED_KEY

TRANSLATE …. "#EC DEPRECATED_KEY

Example

Before the check:

MOVE 'A' TO variable.
TRANSLATE lowercase TO UPPER CASE.

After the check:

DATA(variable) = 'A'.
DATA(uppercase) = to_upper( lowercase ).