What is protected visibility section in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: protected visibility section

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: Visibility section of a class declared using PROTECTED SECTION.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Protected visibility section is a feature of the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) in SAP. It allows developers to create a protected area in the program code, which can only be accessed by certain users or programs. This ensures that only authorized users can access sensitive data or functions. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the protected visibility section, developers must first define the protected area in the program code. This is done by using the ABAP statement PROTECTED SECTION. The statement defines the start and end of the protected area, as well as which users or programs are allowed to access it. Once the protected area is defined, any code within it will only be accessible to those users or programs that have been granted access. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining a protected visibility section, it is important to ensure that only authorized users or programs are granted access. This will help to ensure that sensitive data and functions remain secure. Additionally, it is important to remember that any code within the protected area will not be visible to other users or programs, so it is important to document any changes made within the protected area. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the protected visibility section in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA). Additionally, there are many online tutorials and resources available that provide further guidance on using this feature.