ABAPDELETE_DATASET - DELETE DATASET

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DELETE DATASET

Short Reference

Syntax

DELETE DATASET dset.

Effect

This statement deletes the file specified in dset. A character-like data object is expected for dset that contains theplatform-specific name of the file. The file can be opened or closed.

Note

When a file is deleted, authorization checks are performed automatically.

Return Value

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

Exceptions

Catchable Exceptions

CX_SY_FILE_AUTHORITY

• Cause: No authorization for accessing a 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)
  
  
  

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