What is pragma in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: pragma

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: Program directive to the ABAP Compiler and the enhanced program check to hide warnings from the syntax check and messages from the extended check.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Pragma is a special type of ABAP statement that is used to control the behavior of the ABAP runtime environment. It is used to enable or disable certain features, such as debugging, performance optimization, and memory management. Pragma statements are not executed by the ABAP runtime environment, but rather are used to control its behavior. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Pragma statements are used to control the behavior of the ABAP runtime environment. They can be used to enable or disable certain features, such as debugging, performance optimization, and memory management. Pragma statements must be placed at the beginning of an ABAP program and must be followed by a semicolon. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using pragma statements, it is important to remember that they are not executed by the ABAP runtime environment. Therefore, they should not be used for any type of programming logic or data manipulation. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all pragma statements are placed at the beginning of an ABAP program and followed by a semicolon. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on pragma statements and how to use them in ABAP programs, please refer to the SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/ABAP_RUNTIME_ENVIRONMENT/7.50/en-US).