ABAP DELETE DATASET Statement syntax and functionality in SAP

DELETE DATASET

Short Reference

ABAP Syntax DELETE DATASET dset.

What does it do? The statement deletes the file specified in dset . dset expects a character-like data object containing the physical name of the file. The file can be opened or closed.

Latest notes: When a file is deleted,
automatic authorization checks are performed; self-programmed checks may also be necessary.

Security Note
When specified dynamically, dset is a dynamic programming technique and can present a serious security risk if not used correctly. If the content of dset is used in a program from an external source, it must first be checked thoroughly. See Directory Traversal .

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

Runtime Exceptions

Catchable Exceptions
CX_SY_FILE_AUTHORITY

Reason for error: No authorization for access to file

Runtime error: OPEN_DATASET_NO_AUTHORITY (can be handled)

CX_SY_FILE_OPEN

Reason for error: File cannot be opened

Runtime error: DATASET_CANT_OPEN (can be handled)

ABAP DELETE DATASET Statement syntax, information and example SAP source code