What is list event in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: list event

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: An event of the ABAP runtime environment that occurs during list processing. The corresponding event keywords are TOP-OF-PAGE, END-OF-PAGE, as well as AT LINE-SELECTION, AT-USER-COMMAND and the obsolete AT PFnn.

Smart SAP Assistant

• Key Concepts: 
  A list event is a type of event in the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) of SAP software. It is triggered when a user interacts with a list in the SAP GUI. This event can be used to trigger custom code, such as a program or function module, which can then be used to modify the list or perform other tasks. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use a list event, you must first create an event handler for the list. This is done by creating a program or function module that will be triggered when the list event is fired. The program or function module must then be registered in the ABAP Runtime Environment using the SET HANDLER statement. Once registered, the program or function module will be triggered whenever the user interacts with the list. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an event handler for a list event, it is important to consider what type of interaction should trigger the event. For example, if you only want the event to be triggered when a user clicks on an item in the list, you should use the ON CLICK event type. If you want the event to be triggered when any interaction with the list occurs, you should use the ON CHANGE event type. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using list events in SAP software, please refer to SAP Help documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ABAP_RUNTIME_ENVIRONMENT/7.50/en-US