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

SAP Term: dereferencing operator

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: The special operator ->* is used for dereferencing data reference variables in operand positions.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The dereferencing operator is a feature of the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) in SAP. It is used to access the contents of a data object that is referenced by a pointer. The operator is written as an asterisk (*) and is placed before the pointer name. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The dereferencing operator can be used in two ways. The first way is to assign the contents of the referenced data object to a new variable. This can be done by writing the asterisk followed by the pointer name, then assigning it to a new variable. The second way is to directly access the contents of the referenced data object. This can be done by writing the asterisk followed by the pointer name, then accessing its contents directly. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the dereferencing operator, it is important to remember that it only works with pointers. If you try to use it with a regular variable, it will not work. Additionally, when assigning the contents of a referenced data object to a new variable, make sure that the new variable has enough space to store all of the data. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the dereferencing operator in SAP, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.