Procedure for using local class methods :

1. Declare the method as part of class definition

syntax:methods/class-methods

<method name>

[parameters list].

2. Implement the method as part of class implementation

syntax :method
<method name>.
block of statements.
endmethod.
3. Call the method at the appropriate place
syntax :call method <method name>
[parameters list].
Types of parameters :subroutines --> using, changing, tables
Function Modules --> import, export, changing, tables
methods --> importing, exporting, changing, returning