What is inline declaration in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: inline declaration

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: Declaration of a variable or a field symbol in a declaration expression in a declaration position.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Inline declaration is a feature of the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) that allows developers to declare variables and constants within the same line of code. This eliminates the need to declare variables and constants in separate lines, making code more concise and easier to read. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Inline declaration is used when declaring variables and constants within the same line of code. To do this, the developer must specify the data type of the variable or constant, followed by its name, and then assign a value to it. For example, if a developer wanted to declare an integer variable called “my_int” with a value of 5, they would write “DATA my_int TYPE i VALUE 5”. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using inline declaration, it is important to remember that the data type must be specified before the variable or constant name. Additionally, it is important to note that inline declaration can only be used for simple data types such as integers, strings, and dates. It cannot be used for complex data types such as structures or tables. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on inline declaration in ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA), please refer to SAP Help Portal documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/ABAP_RUNTIME_ENVIRONMENT/7.50/en-US.