What is local class in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: local class

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: Class of an ABAP program that can be viewed and used statically from the ABAP program only. You can create local classes in all program types, with the exception of interface pools and type groups. All local classes for an ABAP program are stored together in one namespace along with the local interfaces and the data types of the program declared using TYPES.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Local classes are a type of ABAP class that are only available within the same program or include. They are not visible to other programs or includes, and they cannot be used as a superclass. Local classes are defined using the CLASS statement and can contain attributes, methods, and events. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Local classes can be used to define objects that are only used within the same program or include. They can be used to encapsulate data and logic that is specific to the program or include. To create a local class, use the CLASS statement followed by the name of the class and any attributes, methods, and events that should be included in the class. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating local classes, it is important to keep in mind that they are only visible within the same program or include. If you need to use a class in multiple programs or includes, you should create a global class instead. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about local classes in SAP BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/doc/abapdocu_751_index_htm/7.51/en-US/index.htm?file=abenlocal_classes.htm