What are Macros?

DPM125 — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:09:17 +0000

A macro is a text replacement technique defined using DEFINE … END-OF-DEFINITION. It’s similar to a preprocessor directive and is expanded at runtime.

When to use:

· For short code blocks with similar patterns (e.g., logging or repetitive output).

· Used mainly in reports.

DEFINE double_value.
  &1 = &1 * 2.
END-OF-DEFINITION.

DATA: lv_num TYPE i VALUE 5.
double_value lv_num.
WRITE: / 'Doubled:', lv_num.

Output:

macros – SAP EWM Help

What are Macros?