What is 'character-like' in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

character-like - Overview

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: See character-like data type, character-like data object.

character-like - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Character-like is a term used in the ABAP Runtime Environment of SAP. It refers to a type of data object that is used to store character strings. Character strings are sequences of characters, such as letters, numbers, and symbols, that are used to represent text. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Character-like objects can be used in ABAP programs to store and manipulate character strings. They can be declared in the program using the DATA statement and assigned values using the ASSIGN statement. The values can then be manipulated using various string functions, such as CONCATENATE, REPLACE, and SPLIT. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When declaring character-like objects, it is important to specify the length of the string that will be stored in the object. This will ensure that the object has enough space to store the string without truncating it. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on character-like objects and how to use them in ABAP programs, please refer to the SAP Help documentation for the ABAP Runtime Environment.