What is common area in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: common area

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: Interface work area that is created with the obsolete addition COMMON PART of the DATA statement.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Common area is a memory area in the ABAP runtime environment that is shared by all programs running in the same instance. It is used to store global data that can be accessed by all programs. It is also used to store data that needs to be shared between different programs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Common area can be used to store global data that needs to be accessed by multiple programs. This data can be accessed using the ABAP statement EXPORT TO MEMORY or IMPORT FROM MEMORY. The data stored in the common area is persistent and will remain until it is explicitly deleted. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the common area, it is important to ensure that the data stored in it is properly protected from unauthorized access. This can be done by using encryption or other security measures. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the data stored in the common area does not become corrupted due to concurrent access from multiple programs. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on the ABAP runtime environment and how to use the common area, please refer to the SAP documentation on BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment.