What is 'exception category' in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

exception category - Overview

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: A categorization of class-based exceptions according to the superclasses of their exception classes. The exception category determines how exceptions have to be declared in procedures.

exception category - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Exception categories are used in the ABAP runtime environment to classify exceptions. Exceptions are errors that occur during the execution of a program, and they can be divided into different categories depending on their severity. Exception categories are used to determine how the system should respond to an exception. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Exception categories are used to determine how the system should respond when an exception occurs. The system can be configured to respond differently depending on the severity of the exception. For example, if an exception is classified as a “warning”, the system may display a warning message but continue executing the program. If an exception is classified as an “error”, the system may stop executing the program and display an error message. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring exception categories, it is important to consider how the system should respond to different types of exceptions. It is also important to consider how exceptions should be logged and reported so that they can be addressed quickly and efficiently. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about exception categories in the ABAP runtime environment, please refer to SAP Help documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/ABAP_RUNTIME_ENVIRONMENT/7.50/en-US