What is sorted key in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: sorted key

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: A unique or non-unique table key of an internal table in which the assignment to the table rows is administrated using a table index, the key entries of which are sorted in ascending order. A sorted key is the primary table key of a sorted table and can be assigned to every type of internal table as a secondary table key. When an internal table is accessed using a sorted key, the response time has a logarithmic relation to the number of table entries, since the table is accessed using a binary search.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Sorted key is a term used in the ABAP Runtime Environment of SAP. It is a data structure that stores data in an ordered sequence. The data is sorted according to a key field, which is a field that contains a unique value for each record. This allows for faster access to the data when searching for specific records. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Sorted keys are used in the ABAP Runtime Environment to store and access data quickly and efficiently. To create a sorted key, you must first define the key field, which is the field that will be used to sort the data. Then, you must define the sorting order of the data, which can be either ascending or descending. Finally, you must specify the type of sorting algorithm that will be used to sort the data. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a sorted key, it is important to choose an appropriate key field that will provide unique values for each record. This will ensure that the sorting algorithm works correctly and that the data can be accessed quickly and efficiently. Additionally, it is important to choose an appropriate sorting algorithm that will provide optimal performance for your specific use case. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on sorted keys and how to use them in the ABAP Runtime Environment, please refer to SAP's official documentation on sorted keys. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create and use sorted keys in SAP.