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

SAP Term: endian

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: The most significant bytes in multi-byte data types. In big-endian architectures, the bytes on the left those with a lower address are most significant. In little-endian architectures, the bytes on the right those with a higher address are most significant.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Endian is a term used to describe the order in which bytes are stored in memory. It is important to understand endianness when working with SAP systems, as the order of bytes can affect how data is stored and retrieved. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA), endianness is determined by the system's hardware architecture. For example, on Intel-based systems, the endianness is Little Endian, meaning that the least significant byte is stored first. On other architectures, such as IBM PowerPC, the endianness is Big Endian, meaning that the most significant byte is stored first. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When working with SAP systems, it is important to be aware of the system's endianness. This will help ensure that data is stored and retrieved correctly. Additionally, when writing ABAP code, it is important to use the correct syntax for accessing data based on the system's endianness. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on endianness and how it affects SAP systems, please refer to SAP Note 81737. Additionally, for more information on ABAP syntax for accessing data based on endianness, please refer to SAP Note 81738.