What is relative type name in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: relative type name

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: Type name in the definition of a Data type, a class or an interface. The actual type identified by a relative type name depends on the context because local definitions hide global definitions. See also absolute type name.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Relative type name is a term used in the ABAP Runtime Environment of SAP. It is a type of name that is used to refer to a data object in the ABAP program. It is relative because it is not an absolute name, but rather a name that is relative to the current program context. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Relative type names are used in the ABAP program to refer to data objects. They are used instead of absolute names because they are more flexible and can be used in different contexts. For example, if you have a variable called “my_var”, you can refer to it using the relative type name “my_var” instead of its absolute name “/my_var”. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using relative type names, make sure that the data object you are referring to is in the same program context as the one you are using it in. Otherwise, the relative type name will not work correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on relative type names and how to use them in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on ABAP Runtime Environment.