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

SAP Term: enumerated type

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: An enumerated type enum for short is a data type that dictates a value set in addition to the type attributes. An enumerated variable of an enumerated type can only accept the defined enumerated values, which are the content of enumerated constants or components of an enumerated structure. An enumerated type is defined using TYPES BEGIN OF ENUM.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Enumerated type is a data type in SAP ABAP that allows you to define a set of predefined values. It is used to restrict the values that can be assigned to a variable. It is also known as an enumeration or an enumerated list. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Enumerated types are used in SAP ABAP programs to define a set of predefined values for a variable. The values can be any valid ABAP data type, such as character, integer, or date. The values are defined in the program using the ENUM keyword followed by the list of values. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using enumerated types, it is important to remember that the order of the values matters. The first value in the list will be assigned to the variable if no other value is specified. It is also important to remember that the values must be unique and cannot be duplicated. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on enumerated types in SAP ABAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/doc/abapdocu_751_index_htm/7.51/en-US/abenenum_types.htm