What is 'parameter' in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

parameter - Overview

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: Either a component of a selection screen defined using PARAMETERS, which is displayed on the selection screen as an input field and internally as an elementary data object, or a component of the parameter interface of a procedure.

parameter - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A parameter in SAP is a value that can be changed to affect the behavior of a program or system. In the BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment, parameters are used to control the execution of programs and to customize the behavior of the system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Parameters can be set in the ABAP runtime environment by using the SET PARAMETER statement. This statement allows you to set a parameter value for a specific program or system. The syntax for this statement is SET PARAMETER  . 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting parameters, it is important to remember that some parameters are global and will affect all programs and systems, while others are specific to a particular program or system. It is also important to remember that some parameters can only be set once, while others can be changed multiple times. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on parameters in SAP, please refer to the SAP documentation on the SET PARAMETER statement. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to use parameters in SAP.