What is standalone data type in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: standalone data type

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: Data type defined using the TYPES statement in the ABAP-Programm or in the ABAP Dictionary. Compare with bound data type.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A standalone data type is a type of data type in SAP that is not associated with any database table. It is used to store data that is not related to any other data in the system. It can be used to store information such as customer names, addresses, and other information that does not need to be stored in a database table. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Standalone data types can be used in ABAP programs to store and manipulate data. They can be used to store information such as customer names, addresses, and other information that does not need to be stored in a database table. They can also be used to store temporary data that is not needed for long-term storage. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using standalone data types, it is important to remember that they are not associated with any database table. This means that the data stored in them will not be automatically updated when changes are made to the database tables. Therefore, it is important to manually update the standalone data type when changes are made to the database tables. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on standalone data types, please refer to the SAP documentation for the BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment component.