What is 'data reference variable' in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

data reference variable - Overview

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: A reference variable for data references. The static type of a data reference variable is a data type.

data reference variable - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A data reference variable is a type of variable in SAP's ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) that stores a reference to a data object. This allows the data object to be accessed and manipulated without having to copy the entire object into memory. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Data reference variables can be used in ABAP programs to access and manipulate data objects without having to copy the entire object into memory. This can help improve performance and reduce memory usage. To create a data reference variable, use the CREATE DATA statement. To access the data object, use the REF TO statement. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using data reference variables, it is important to remember that they only store a reference to the data object, not the actual data itself. Therefore, any changes made to the data object will be reflected in all references to it. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on data reference variables, please refer to SAP's documentation on ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA).