What is instance method in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: instance method

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: Method of a class declared using METHODS and which can only be used in a n instance of the class. Instance methods can access all attributes and events in the same class.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An instance method is a type of method in the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) of SAP software. It is a subroutine that is associated with an object instance and can be called from within the same object instance. Instance methods are used to define the behavior of an object and can be used to access and modify the data stored in the object. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Instance methods are used to define the behavior of an object. They can be used to access and modify the data stored in the object, as well as to perform other operations such as calculations or data manipulation. To call an instance method, you must first create an instance of the object and then call the method from within that instance. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an instance method, it is important to ensure that it is properly encapsulated so that it can only be accessed from within the same object instance. This will help to ensure that data stored in the object is secure and cannot be accessed or modified by external sources. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Instance methods are part of the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) of SAP software. Other types of methods include static methods, which are associated with a class rather than an object instance, and global methods, which can be called from any object instance.