What is additional program group in SAP (BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment)?

SAP Term: additional program group

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: A program group of an internal session. An additional program group is created when a function group is loaded into the internal session by an external procedure call or when a class pool is loaded into the internal session by using its global class. The function group or class pool is the main program of the additional program group. An additional program group, along with its data, remains available for the entire duration of the internal session.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Additional program groups are a feature of the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) in SAP. They allow users to group related programs together and assign them to a single authorization object. This makes it easier to manage access rights and ensure that only authorized users can access the programs in the group. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create an additional program group, go to the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) in SAP and select the “Additional Program Groups” option. From there, you can create a new group and assign programs to it. You can also assign an authorization object to the group, which will control who has access to the programs in the group. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating additional program groups, it is important to consider who needs access to the programs in the group. Assigning an authorization object will ensure that only authorized users can access the programs in the group. It is also important to keep track of which programs are assigned to each group, as this will make it easier to manage access rights in the future. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on additional program groups, please refer to SAP Help documentation on BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment.