Routine /Formula in update rule

Hello
I am trying to use formula function in update rule but its giving me error
scenerio here is
I tried with routine syntax wise itz correct but not working
here is the example
fill theIF 'KNART' eq 'ZP01'. internal table "MONITOR", to make
result value of the routine
RESULT = 'KNVAL'.IF 'KNART' eq 'ZP01'.
ENDIF.
if abort is not equal zero, the update process will be canceled
ABORT = 0.
$$ end of routine - insert your code only before this line -
ENDFORM.
trying to update with knval( avleble in commication structure) only if other(KNART is eq zp01) i found sysntaxwise code is correct but its giving me shortdump at teh time of loading
any input will be great help
cheers
Praveen

Hi
I tried with this code though its syntax wise correct but again its not working
IF COMM_STRUCTURE-KNART eq 'ZP01'.
RESULT = COMM_STRUCTURE-KNVAL.
ELSE.
RETURNCODE = 1.
ENDIF.

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