What is SAP annotation in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: SAP annotation

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: CDS annotation whose name and potential values are defined by SAP. These annotations can be ABAP annotations, which are evaluated by the ABAP runtime environment for every CDS object, or framework-specific annotations, which are evaluated by frameworks in other software components.

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• Key Concepts: 
  SAP annotation is a feature of the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) that allows developers to add comments to their code. These comments are stored in the database and can be used to provide additional information about the code, such as its purpose, author, or date of creation. Annotations can also be used to document changes made to the code over time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Annotations can be added to any ABAP code using the “ANNOTATE” statement. This statement takes two parameters: the annotation text and an optional parameter for additional information. For example, the following statement adds an annotation with the text “Created by John Doe”: ANNOTATE ‘Created by John Doe’. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  Annotations can be used to quickly identify sections of code that have been modified or added recently. This can be useful for debugging or tracking changes over time. Additionally, annotations can be used to provide additional context for complex sections of code, making it easier for other developers to understand and maintain it. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP annotations, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/doc/abapdocu_751_index_htm/7.51/en-US/abenannotate_statement.htm