What is include program in SAP (BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment)?

SAP Term: include program

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: An ABAP program that is not generated separately, but instead is included in another ABAP program using the INCLUDE statement.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An include program is a type of ABAP program that is used to store code that can be reused in multiple programs. It is stored in the ABAP Dictionary and can be called from any other ABAP program. It is a way to modularize code and make it easier to maintain. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Include programs are created in the ABAP Dictionary and can be called from any other ABAP program. To call an include program, use the INCLUDE statement followed by the name of the include program. The code in the include program will then be executed as part of the calling program. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  Include programs are a great way to modularize code and make it easier to maintain. When creating an include program, make sure to use meaningful names for the include programs so that they are easy to identify and understand. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on include programs, please refer to the SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ABAP/7.5/en-US).