How To Fix SYCM_QUICKFIXES005 - Replace SELECT from table &1 by API Call

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SYCM_QUICKFIXES - Messages for quick fixes in S/4HANA CCM scenario

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Replace SELECT from table &1 by API Call

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SYCM_QUICKFIXES005 - Replace SELECT from table &1 by API Call ?

  The SAP error message SYCM_QUICKFIXES005 indicates that a SELECT statement is being used to retrieve data from a database table, and the system is recommending that you replace this SELECT statement with an API call. This is part of SAP's push towards using more efficient and standardized methods for data access, particularly in the context of performance and data integrity.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A direct database access (SELECT statement) is used to fetch data from a database table.
  SAP recommends using an API (Application Programming Interface) instead of direct database access to ensure better performance, data consistency, and adherence to business logic encapsulated in the API.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Identify the API: Determine the appropriate API that corresponds to the data you are trying to access. This could be a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface), a function module, or a method from a class that provides the required data.
  
  
  Replace the SELECT Statement: Modify your ABAP code to replace the SELECT statement with a call to the identified API. This may involve:
  
  Calling a function module or method that retrieves the data you need.
  Ensuring that you handle the data returned by the API correctly.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the changes, thoroughly test the new implementation to ensure that it behaves as expected and that the data retrieved is accurate.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Performance: Using APIs can improve performance by leveraging optimized database access patterns and caching mechanisms.
  Data Integrity: APIs often include business logic that ensures data integrity, which may not be enforced when directly accessing the database.
  Future-proofing: SAP is continuously evolving, and using APIs helps ensure that your code remains compatible with future updates and changes in the SAP system.
  
  Example:
  If your original code looks like this:
  DATA: lt_data TYPE TABLE OF your_table_type.
  
  SELECT * FROM your_table INTO TABLE lt_data WHERE condition.
  You would replace it with something like:
  DATA: lt_data TYPE TABLE OF your_table_type.
  
  CALL FUNCTION 'YOUR_API_FUNCTION'
    EXPORTING
      parameter1 = value1
    TABLES
      data_table = lt_data
    EXCEPTIONS
      others = 1.
  
  IF sy-subrc <> 0.
    " Handle error
  ENDIF.
  Conclusion:
  By following the recommendation to use API calls instead of direct SELECT statements, you can enhance the maintainability, performance, and reliability of your SAP applications. Always refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or development team for specific APIs that are available for your use case.