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

SAP Term: static type

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: Data type of a reference variable reference type. Determines to which objects a reference variable can point. For object reference variables, the static type is a class or an interface and for data reference variables the static type is a data type. The static type is always more general than or as general as the dynamic type.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Static type is a data type in the ABAP Runtime Environment of SAP. It is used to define the structure of a data object and the operations that can be performed on it. It is a fixed type, meaning that once it is defined, it cannot be changed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Static types are used to define the structure of a data object and the operations that can be performed on it. They are used to define the data type of a variable, such as an integer, character, or date. They are also used to define the length and precision of a variable. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining a static type, it is important to consider the size and precision of the data type. This will ensure that the data object can store the necessary information without taking up too much memory. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Static types are part of the ABAP Runtime Environment of SAP. For more information about this environment, please refer to SAP's official documentation.