What is external debugging in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: external debugging

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: A debugging variant with which programs that are running in a different user session to the one where the associated external breakpoints were set can be stopped and checked with the ABAP Debugger. See also: external breakpoint.

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• Key Concepts: 
  External debugging is a debugging technique used in SAP systems to debug programs that are running on a remote system. It allows the user to debug programs on a remote system from their local system. This is done by connecting the two systems via a network connection and using the ABAP Debugger to debug the program. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use external debugging, the user must first establish a network connection between their local system and the remote system. Once the connection is established, the user can then open the ABAP Debugger on their local system and connect to the remote system. The user can then set breakpoints in the program and debug it as if it were running on their local system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using external debugging, it is important to ensure that both systems are running the same version of SAP. This will ensure that the debugger works correctly and that all of the features are available. Additionally, it is important to ensure that both systems have access to the same network resources, such as shared drives or printers. 
  
  Related Information: 
  External debugging is part of the BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment component of SAP. This component provides tools for debugging programs, including external debugging. Additionally, this component provides tools for performance tuning and memory management.