What is message type in SAP (BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment)?

SAP Term: message type

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: The part of the MESSAGE statement which determines the message representation and the subsequent program flow. The following message types exist: information message, status message, error message, warning, termination message, exit message.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A message type is a type of communication object used in the SAP system. It is used to define the structure of a message that is sent between two systems. The message type contains information about the sender, receiver, and content of the message. It also defines the format of the data that is sent. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Message types are used to define the structure of messages that are sent between two systems. They are used to ensure that the data is sent in a consistent format and that it can be understood by both systems. Message types can be created in the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) using transaction code SE11. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a message type, it is important to ensure that all fields are correctly defined and that all data types are compatible with both systems. It is also important to ensure that all required fields are included in the message type. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on message types, please refer to SAP Help documentation on BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment.