What is flat view in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: flat view

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: Version of the abstract syntax tree AST that does not reflect nesting of statements e.g. the statements of the THEN branch of an IF statement appear on the same level as the IF statement. This view is useful for source-oriented tasks and for parsing source fragments.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Flat view is a feature of the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) in SAP. It is a graphical representation of the data stored in the database tables. It displays the data in a tabular format, with each row representing a single record and each column representing a field. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To access the flat view, open the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) in SAP and select the “Flat View” option from the menu. This will open a window with a tabular representation of the data stored in the database tables. You can then use this view to browse and edit the data. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the flat view, it is important to remember that it only displays data from database tables. If you need to access other types of data, such as program variables or internal tables, you will need to use other tools. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the flat view in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation.