What is literal in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: literal

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: An unnamed data object that is defined using the direct character-like specification of a value in the ABAP source code of an ABAP program. Literals can be split into numeric literals and character literals. A literal operator enables multiple literals to be joined.

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  Key Concepts: 
  A literal is a constant value in the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) of SAP. It is a fixed value that cannot be changed and is used to represent a specific value in a program. Examples of literals include strings, numbers, and dates. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Literals are used in ABAP programs to represent specific values. For example, a literal can be used to represent a date or a number. The literal can then be used in an expression or statement to perform calculations or comparisons. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using literals in an ABAP program, it is important to ensure that the literal is of the correct data type. For example, if you are using a literal to represent a date, make sure that the literal is of the data type DATS (date). 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on literals and how they are used in ABAP programs, please refer to the SAP documentation on the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA).