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

character-like date field - Overview

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: Character-like data type for saving a date or a similar data object. The associated predefined ABAP type is d. Valid values have the format "yyyymmdd". The internal representation used is the character representation of the current code page. When assignments are made to da ta objects with numeric data types and in calculations, valid values are converted to the number of days since 01.01.0001.

character-like date field - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A character-like date field is a type of data field used in the SAP ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA). It is used to store dates in a character format, such as DD.MM.YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY. This type of field is useful for storing dates in a format that can be easily read and understood by humans. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a character-like date field, you must first create the field in the ABAP Runtime Environment. This can be done by using the ABAP Dictionary or by using the ABAP Editor. Once the field has been created, you can then enter data into it using the appropriate format (e.g. DD.MM.YYYY). 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering data into a character-like date field, it is important to ensure that the data is entered in the correct format. If the data is not entered correctly, it may not be interpreted correctly by the system. Additionally, it is important to remember that this type of field is only suitable for storing dates and not other types of data. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on character-like date fields and how to use them in SAP ABAP, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team.