What is self-association in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: self-association

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: Association in which the association source and the association target are the same. Also referred to as reflexive associations.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Self-association is a feature of the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) in SAP software. It allows a program to refer to itself, allowing it to access its own data and methods. This feature is useful for creating complex programs that can interact with themselves.
  
  How to use it: 
  Self-association can be used in ABAP programs by using the SELF keyword. This keyword allows the program to refer to itself, allowing it to access its own data and methods. This feature is useful for creating complex programs that can interact with themselves.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using self-association, it is important to ensure that the program does not create an infinite loop. This can be done by ensuring that the program does not call itself more than once in a single execution.
  
  Related Information: 
  Self-association is related to other features of the ABAP Runtime Environment, such as object-oriented programming and dynamic programming. These features allow programs to interact with each other and create complex applications.