What is leap second in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: leap second

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: The second by which a month is extended at the end of quarter in UTC reference time to offset the effect of the slower rotation of the earth with respect to TAI Temps Atomique International. A leap second day has 86401 seconds and the leap second is represented by 23:59:60. The POSIX.1:2001 standard does not support leap seconds and each day has 86400 seconds. In times based on the POSIX standard, any leap seconds are rounded to valid times.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A leap second is an extra second that is added to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) at certain intervals. This is done to keep the UTC time in sync with the Earth's rotation, which can vary due to the effects of tidal friction and other factors. In SAP, leap seconds are handled by the BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment component. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment component handles leap seconds by adjusting the system clock accordingly. This ensures that all applications running on the SAP system are synchronized with UTC time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When dealing with leap seconds, it is important to remember that they can cause unexpected behavior in applications that rely on precise timing. To avoid any issues, make sure to keep your SAP system up-to-date with the latest leap second information. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about leap seconds and how they are handled in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment.