What is return value in SAP (BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment)?

SAP Term: return value

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: For many ABAP statements a numeric value that is placed in the system field sy-subrc when the statement is executed; the value 0 generally indicates successful completion. For functional methods and predefined functions it is the result. For functional methods it is the formal parameter defined using the RETURNING addition of the [CLASS-]METHODS statement.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Return value is a term used in the ABAP Runtime Environment of SAP. It is a parameter that is passed from a subroutine to the calling program. It is used to return a value from the subroutine to the calling program, which can then be used for further processing. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The return value is set in the subroutine by using the RETURN statement. The return value can be of any data type, such as an integer, character string, or structure. The return value is then passed back to the calling program, where it can be used for further processing. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the RETURN statement, make sure that the data type of the return value matches the data type of the parameter that was passed to the subroutine. This will ensure that the return value is correctly processed by the calling program. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on return values and how to use them in ABAP Runtime Environment, please refer to SAP Help documentation.