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

reader position - Overview

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: Operand position in which the operand is read only.

reader position - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Reader position is a term used in the BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment. It is a pointer that indicates the current position in a database table. It is used to keep track of the records that have been read from the table and to determine which records should be read next. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Reader position can be used to read records from a database table. It is set when a record is read from the table and can be used to determine which record should be read next. The reader position can also be used to determine which records have already been read from the table. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using reader position, it is important to remember that it is only valid for the current session. If the session is closed, the reader position will be reset and any records that have been read will need to be re-read. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Reader position is related to other concepts such as cursor and index. Cursor is a pointer that points to a specific record in a database table, while index is an ordered list of records in a database table. Both of these concepts are used in conjunction with reader position to read records from a database table.