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

SAP Term: character-like data type

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: A data type whose data objects contain characters encoded according to the current code page. These data types are text field, text string, numeric text field, character-like date field, and character-like time field. The associated generic data type is clike.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A character-like data type is a type of data used in the SAP ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA). It is used to store character strings, such as text, numbers, and symbols. It is similar to a character data type, but it has additional features that make it more suitable for storing character strings. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The character-like data type can be used in the ABAP Runtime Environment to store character strings. It can be used to store text, numbers, and symbols. It is also useful for storing large amounts of data, as it can store up to 255 characters in a single field. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the character-like data type, it is important to remember that it is not suitable for storing binary data. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the data stored in the field is valid and does not exceed the maximum length of 255 characters. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The character-like data type is similar to the character data type, but it has additional features that make it more suitable for storing character strings. For more information on the differences between these two types of data types, please refer to the SAP documentation.