What is 'chained statement' in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

chained statement - Overview

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: An abbreviated notation for multiple ABAP statements with the same beginning. The beginning is written once and closed with a colon :. The remaining parts follow, separated by commas.

chained statement - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A chained statement is a type of ABAP statement that allows multiple statements to be executed in a single line. It is used to reduce the amount of code needed to perform a task, and can be used to execute multiple statements in a loop or condition. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Chained statements are written using the “->” operator. The first statement is followed by the “->” operator, and then the second statement is written. This can be repeated for as many statements as needed. For example, the following code will execute two statements in a single line: 
  WRITE 'Hello World'->WRITE 'Goodbye World'. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using chained statements, it is important to remember that each statement must be separated by a semicolon (;). Additionally, it is important to note that chained statements are only available in the BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on chained statements, please refer to the SAP Help Portal at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/ABAP_RUNTIME_ENVIRONMENT/7.50/en-US.