What is conversion operator in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: conversion operator

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: Constructor operator CONV used to convert a value to a data type.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A conversion operator is a type of ABAP statement that is used to convert data from one type to another. It is used to convert data from one type to another, such as from a character string to a number, or from a number to a character string. It can also be used to convert data from one format to another, such as from a date format to a time format. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The conversion operator is used in ABAP programs and can be used in the following ways: 
  • To convert data from one type to another, such as from a character string to a number, or from a number to a character string. 
  • To convert data from one format to another, such as from a date format to a time format. 
  • To convert data from one system format to another, such as from an SAP system format to an external system format. 
  • To convert data from one language format to another, such as from an English language format to a German language format. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  • When using the conversion operator, it is important to ensure that the data being converted is compatible with the target type or format. 
  • The conversion operator can be used in combination with other ABAP statements, such as IF and WHILE statements, for more complex conversions. 
  • The conversion operator can also be used in combination with other ABAP functions, such as the CONVERT_TO_LOCAL_CURRENCY function, for more complex conversions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on the conversion operator and how it can be used in ABAP programs, please refer to the SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/BC-ABA-ABAP-RUN/latest/en-US).