What is assertion in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: assertion

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: A conditional checkpoint in an ABAP program which is defined using the ASSERT statement. Assertions are either always active or can be activated by assigning them to a checkpoint group. When an active assertion is reached, the corresponding condition is evaluated. If the condition is not met, the system either terminates the program with a runtime error, branches into the ABAP Debugger, or creates a log entry. With the assignment to a checkpoint group, the behaviour is controlled by the activation settings, otherwise the program is terminated.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An assertion is a statement in the ABAP Runtime Environment that is used to check the validity of a program. It is used to ensure that the program is running correctly and that all data is valid. Assertions are used to detect errors in the program before they cause any damage or disruption.
  
  How to use it: 
  Assertions can be used in the ABAP Runtime Environment by adding an ASSERT statement to the code. This statement will check for any errors in the program and will stop the program if any are found. The ASSERT statement can also be used to check for specific conditions, such as whether a certain variable has a certain value or whether a certain condition is true.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using assertions, it is important to make sure that they are not too restrictive. If an assertion is too restrictive, it may prevent the program from running correctly. It is also important to make sure that assertions are placed in the correct locations in the code so that they can be properly checked.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on assertions and how to use them in the ABAP Runtime Environment, please refer to SAP's documentation on assertions (https://help.sap.com/doc/abapdocu_751_index_htm/7.51/en-US/abenassert_statement.htm).