What is operand type in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: operand type

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: Data type used to type an operand position. The operand type can be complete or generic. An operand must match the operand type. Depending on the statement, type conversions or castings take place for incompatible operands. In inline declarations, the operand type determines the declared data type.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Operand type is a term used in the SAP ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA). It is a data type that defines the type of data that can be stored in a variable. Operand types are divided into two categories: elementary and reference. Elementary operand types are used to store simple data such as numbers, characters, and dates. Reference operand types are used to store complex data such as internal tables, structures, and objects. 
  
  How to use it: 
  When creating a variable in the ABAP Runtime Environment, you must specify an operand type. This will determine what type of data can be stored in the variable. For example, if you want to store a number, you would use an elementary operand type such as INT4 or DEC. If you want to store a complex data structure such as an internal table, you would use a reference operand type such as TAB or STRUCT. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When selecting an operand type for your variable, it is important to choose one that is appropriate for the data you are storing. For example, if you are storing a date, it is best to use the DATS operand type rather than the INT4 or DEC types. This will ensure that your data is stored correctly and can be accessed easily. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on operand types and how to use them in the ABAP Runtime Environment, please refer to the SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/ABAP_RUNTIME_ENVIRONMENT/731/en-US).