What is initial value in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: initial value

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: The initial value that is predefined in the runtime environment for every data type. The initial values for elementary data types depend on the corresponding predefined ABAP type. The initial value of reference types is the null reference. The initial value of an internal table is an empty table without rows. The initial value of structured types is derived from the initial values of the individual components. The CLEAR statement without additions sets a data object to its type-specific initial value.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Initial value is a term used in the BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment. It is a value that is assigned to a variable when it is declared. This value is used as the starting point for any calculations or operations that are performed on the variable. 
  
  How to use it: 
  When declaring a variable, an initial value can be assigned to it. This initial value will be used as the starting point for any calculations or operations that are performed on the variable. The initial value can be changed at any time during the program execution. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to assign an appropriate initial value to a variable when declaring it. This will ensure that any calculations or operations performed on the variable will start from the correct point. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The initial value of a variable can be changed at any time during program execution. This can be done using the SET statement in ABAP. The SET statement allows you to assign a new value to a variable, overriding its initial value.