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

SAP Term: common table expression

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: Common table expressions CTE for short are defined in the ABAP SQL statement WITH using subqueries. The main query of the WITH statement accesses the common table expressions.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Common Table Expressions (CTEs) are a feature of the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) that allow developers to create temporary tables within a single SQL statement. CTEs are used to simplify complex queries and improve performance by reducing the number of database accesses.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use CTEs, developers must first define the CTE in the FROM clause of an SQL statement. The CTE can then be referenced in the SELECT, WHERE, and GROUP BY clauses of the same statement. CTEs can also be used in subqueries and nested queries.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using CTEs, it is important to remember that they are only valid within the scope of the SQL statement in which they are defined. Additionally, CTEs should be used judiciously as they can lead to performance issues if not used correctly.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Common Table Expressions, please refer to the SAP documentation on BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and examples of how to use CTEs in ABAP programming.