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


SAP Term: enumerated variable

  • Component: BC-ABA

  • Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

  • Description: Variable with an enumerated type. An enumerated variable is a variable enumerated object and can only contain the corresponding enumerated values. The data type of an enumerated variable is the enumerated type. The technical data type of the content is the base type of the enumerated type.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    An enumerated variable is a type of variable in SAP's ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) that can only take on a limited number of values. These values are predetermined and stored in a list, which is known as an enumeration. 
    
    How to use it: 
    Enumerated variables are used to store data that can be easily identified and categorized. For example, an enumerated variable could be used to store the gender of a customer, with the values being “male”, “female”, or “other”. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When creating an enumerated variable, it is important to make sure that all possible values are included in the list. This will ensure that the data stored in the variable is accurate and up-to-date. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information on enumerated variables in SAP's ABAP Runtime Environment, please refer to the official SAP documentation.
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