What is named includes in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: named includes

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: The grouping of the components of a structure under a single name. Instead of using an offset/length access, subareas of a structure can be addressed under this name.

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  Key Concepts: 
  Named includes are a type of ABAP program that can be used to store and reuse code. They are stored in the ABAP Dictionary and can be used in other programs. Named includes are similar to subroutines, but they are more powerful because they can be used in multiple programs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Named includes can be created in the ABAP Dictionary. Once created, they can be used in other programs by using the INCLUDE statement. The INCLUDE statement is used to include the code from the named include into the program. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a named include, it is important to make sure that all of the variables used in the include are declared as global variables. This will ensure that the variables can be accessed from any program that uses the include. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Named includes are part of the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA). For more information about this component, please refer to SAP Help documentation.