What is cursor in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: cursor

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: A type of marker which specifies a position. On the one hand, the term cursor means the position of a pointer in a display window. On the other hand, a list cursor specifies the output position in a list and there is a database cursor for reading data from database tables. In the same way, the file pointer is also a cursor.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A cursor is a pointer used in SAP software to indicate the current position in a result set. It is used to navigate through the records of a database table or an internal table. The cursor can be moved forward, backward, or to a specific position. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In the ABAP Runtime Environment, cursors are used to access data from database tables and internal tables. To move the cursor, you can use the MOVE statement. This statement takes two parameters: the direction of movement (FORWARD, BACKWARD, or TO) and the number of steps (in case of FORWARD or BACKWARD). 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using cursors, it is important to remember that they are not automatically reset when you move from one record to another. Therefore, it is important to reset the cursor before you start navigating through the records. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on cursors and how to use them in SAP software, please refer to the official SAP documentation on ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA).