What is anonymous data object in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: anonymous data object

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: An unnamed data object created using the statement CREATE DATA or the instance operator NEW and which can be addressed using reference variables or field symbols. Anonymous data objects are stored in the heap. An anonymous data object is kept alive by heap references or by field symbols pointing to it.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An anonymous data object is a type of data object in the SAP ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA). It is a special type of data object that does not have a name or an associated type. It is used to store data temporarily and can be accessed by any program or function module. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Anonymous data objects are used to store data temporarily and can be accessed by any program or function module. They are created using the CREATE DATA statement and can be accessed using the READ statement. The data stored in an anonymous data object is not persistent and will be lost when the program ends. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  Anonymous data objects are useful for storing temporary data that needs to be accessed by multiple programs or function modules. They should not be used for storing large amounts of data as they are not persistent and will be lost when the program ends. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Anonymous data objects are similar to internal tables, but they do not have a name or an associated type. Internal tables are more suitable for storing large amounts of data as they are persistent and can be accessed by multiple programs or function modules.