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


SAP Term: character-like expression

  • Component: BC-ABA

  • Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

  • Description: Represents a character string. A character-like expression is a character string expression, or a function whose return value has a character-like data type.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    A character-like expression is a type of expression used in the ABAP Runtime Environment of SAP. It is a combination of characters, numbers, and special characters that can be used to represent a value or an object. It is similar to a string in other programming languages. 
    
    How to use it: 
    Character-like expressions can be used in various ways in the ABAP Runtime Environment. They can be used to represent values, such as strings, numbers, and dates. They can also be used to represent objects, such as database tables and structures. They can also be used to represent functions and methods. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When using character-like expressions, it is important to remember that they are case sensitive. This means that the same expression written in different cases will have different meanings. It is also important to remember that character-like expressions must be enclosed in single quotation marks when used in ABAP code. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information on character-like expressions and how to use them in the ABAP Runtime Environment, please refer to the SAP documentation on the topic.
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