What is report transaction in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: report transaction

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: A transaction whose transaction code is associated with the selection screen of an executable program, and is called internally using the statement SUBMIT.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A report transaction is a type of SAP transaction that is used to create and execute reports. It is part of the BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment, which is a set of tools and services that enable the development, execution, and maintenance of ABAP programs. Reports are used to analyze data and generate output in various formats, such as lists, tables, and charts. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a report transaction, you must first create a report program in the ABAP Workbench. This program contains the logic for retrieving data from the database and formatting it into an output format. Once the program is created, you can execute it using the report transaction. The output of the report can then be viewed or printed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a report program, it is important to consider how the data will be retrieved from the database. This will determine how efficient the report will be when it is executed. Additionally, it is important to consider how the output will be formatted so that it can be easily understood by users. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment also includes other tools and services such as the ABAP Debugger and the ABAP Editor. These tools can be used to debug and modify existing programs as well as create new ones. Additionally, there are various other SAP transactions that can be used to analyze data and generate reports.