What is data type in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: data type

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: An attribute of a data object. ABAP interprets the content of a data object according to its data type. Data types are either bound as attributes of data objects or standalone. Standalone data types can be defined globally in the ABAP Dictionary or locally using TYPES in an ABAP program. The generic data type for all data types is ‘data’.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Data type is a classification of data that defines the type of data that can be stored in a particular field. In SAP, data types are used to define the structure of a database table and the fields within it. In the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA), data types are used to define the structure of variables and parameters used in programs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  When creating a database table, you must specify the data type for each field. This will determine what kind of data can be stored in that field. For example, if you create a field with a data type of “integer”, only whole numbers can be stored in that field. When creating variables and parameters in ABAP programs, you must also specify the data type for each one. This will determine what kind of data can be stored in that variable or parameter. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating database tables and variables, it is important to choose the correct data type for each field or variable. This will ensure that only valid data is stored in the database or program. It is also important to consider how much space each data type requires when storing data in a database table or program variable. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP data types, please refer to the SAP documentation on ABAP Data Types (https://help.sap.com/doc/abapdocu_751_index_htm/7.51/en-US/abenabap_datatypes.htm).