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

SAP Term: conversion routine

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: An exit with which the standard conversion for the transfer of values between ABAP data objects and screen fields and the formatting of data is overridden according to user specification. A conversion routine consists of two function modules that adhere to the naming convention CONVERSION_EXIT_....._INPUT|OUTPUT. A conversion routine can be directly assigned to a screen field or a domain. With input and output in these screen fields, the function modules execute the conversions implemented in statements WRITE and WRITE TO.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A conversion routine is a type of ABAP program that is used to convert data from one format to another. It is used to convert data from one system to another, or from one application to another. It can also be used to convert data from one language to another. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Conversion routines are used in the BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment. To use a conversion routine, you must first define the source and target formats of the data you want to convert. Then, you must create a program that will read the source data and convert it into the target format. Finally, you must execute the program and check the results. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a conversion routine, it is important to make sure that all of the data is converted correctly. It is also important to test the program thoroughly before executing it in production. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the program is optimized for performance and scalability. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about conversion routines, please refer to SAP's documentation on ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA). Additionally, there are many online tutorials and resources available that can help you learn more about how to use conversion routines in SAP.