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

conversion operator - Overview

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

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

conversion operator - Details

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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