What is program group in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: program group

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: An organizational unit of programs in the internal session. There is always a main program group and possibly multiple additional program groups. Each program group has a main program. Loading function groups and loading class pools always creates an additional program group. If, however, the use of a program which is no function group or class pool leads to loading the program, it is included in the user’s program group. All programs of a program group share the interface work areas declared using TABLES, NODES, and COMMON PART. Within a program group, CALL SCREEN can only be used to call the screens of the main program.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A program group is a collection of programs in the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) of SAP. It is used to group related programs together for easier access and management. Program groups are created in the ABAP Workbench and can be used to organize programs into logical categories. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Program groups can be created in the ABAP Workbench by selecting the “Create Program Group” option from the menu. Once created, programs can be added to the group by selecting the “Add Program” option from the menu. The program group can then be accessed from the ABAP Workbench by selecting the “Program Groups” option from the menu. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating program groups, it is important to give them meaningful names that will help users quickly identify which programs are included in each group. Additionally, it is important to keep program groups organized and up-to-date so that users can easily find what they are looking for. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on program groups in SAP, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team.