What is parenthetical expression in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: parenthetical expression

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: Part of an arithmetic expression, bit expression, or logical expression that is in brackets. Within one parenthesis level, operations with a higher priority are executed before operations with a lower priority. A parenthetical expression is evaluated and the result is treated as a single operand.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A parenthetical expression is a type of expression used in the ABAP Runtime Environment of SAP. It is a combination of two or more expressions that are enclosed in parentheses and evaluated as a single expression. The result of the evaluation is then used as the value of the parenthetical expression. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Parenthetical expressions are used to simplify complex expressions and make them easier to read. They can be used to group multiple expressions together, such as in an IF statement, or to perform calculations on multiple values. For example, a parenthetical expression can be used to calculate the sum of two values: (value1 + value2). 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using parenthetical expressions, it is important to remember that the order of operations still applies. This means that any operations within the parentheses will be evaluated first, followed by any operations outside the parentheses. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on parenthetical expressions and other ABAP Runtime Environment concepts, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team.