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

SAP Term: generic data type

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: Data type that does not determine all attributes of data objects. Generic data types can only be used for the typing of formal parameters and field symbols. A generic data type is either a generic ABAP type or a table type with no primary table key, or a primary key that is not complete.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Generic data type is a type of data type in SAP that is used to store data of any type. It is a flexible data type that can be used to store any kind of data, including numbers, strings, dates, and objects. It is used in the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) to store data in a generic way. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Generic data types can be used in the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) to store any kind of data. To use a generic data type, you must first declare it in the program. This can be done by using the DATA statement with the TYPE keyword. Once declared, you can assign values to the generic data type using the ASSIGN statement. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using generic data types, it is important to remember that they are not limited to storing only one type of data. This means that you can store multiple types of data in a single generic data type. For example, you could store both a number and a string in the same generic data type. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on generic data types and how to use them in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA). Additionally, there are many online tutorials and resources available that provide more detailed information on how to use generic data types in SAP.