What is lossless calculation in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: lossless calculation

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: Arithmetic calculation that does not perform any roundings. The addition EXACT of the statement COMPUTE and the lossless operator EXACT can be used to check whether a calculation is lossless from NGAP 3.0.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Lossless calculation is a feature of the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) in SAP software. It ensures that the results of calculations are accurate and consistent, even when dealing with large numbers or complex formulas. This is achieved by using a special algorithm that ensures that no data is lost during the calculation process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Lossless calculation can be used in any ABAP program that requires precise calculations. To enable it, the programmer must specify the “lossless” option in the program code. This will ensure that all calculations are performed accurately and consistently. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using lossless calculation, it is important to remember that the results may not be as precise as desired. This is because the algorithm used to ensure accuracy may round off certain numbers or omit certain details. Therefore, it is important to test the results of any calculations before relying on them. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Lossless calculation is just one of many features available in the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA). Other features include debugging tools, memory management, and performance optimization. For more information about these features, please refer to the official SAP documentation.