SAP ABAP Data Element EDTX (Editor lock flag)
Hierarchy
SAP_BASIS (Software Component) SAP Basis Component
   BC-ABA (Application Component) ABAP Runtime Environment
     SBAC (Package) Kernel Objects
Basic Data
Data Element EDTX
Short Description Editor lock flag  
Data Type
Category of Dictionary Type D   Domain
Type of Object Referenced     No Information
Domain / Name of Reference Type RDIR_FUNC    
Data Type CHAR   Character String 
Length 1    
Decimal Places 0    
Output Length 1    
Value Table      
Further Characteristics
Search Help: Name    
Search Help: Parameters    
Parameter ID   
Default Component name    
Change document    
No Input History    
Basic direction is set to LTR    
No BIDI Filtering    
Field Label
  Length  Field Label  
Short  
Medium  
Long  
Heading  
Documentation

Definition

The editor lock flag prevents other users from making changes to the program. This includes attributes, documentation and text elements, as well as the functions "Rename" and "Delete".
Only the last person to change the program can remove the flag.

Use

Enables an individual user to lock the program. Also facilitates locking of the program source for PC download purposes.

Check

The lock flag is checked when you select any of the program development functions listed below:

  • Editor
  • Attributes
  • Documentation
  • Text elements
  • Rename
  • Delete

History
Last changed by/on SAP  19950209 
SAP Release Created in 740