What is 'text file' in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

text file - Overview

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: File on an application server that is opened with the TEXT addition of the OPEN DATASET statement. In a text file, the content is handled as text of the character representation type chosen at the time of opening.

text file - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A text file is a type of computer file that stores plain text in a format that can be read by both humans and machines. It is commonly used to store data such as configuration settings, log files, and program source code. In the SAP environment, text files are used to store data for the BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Text files can be created and edited using any text editor, such as Notepad or TextEdit. To create a text file in the SAP environment, you must first create a program in the ABAP Editor. Once the program is created, you can use the OPEN DATASET command to create a text file and write data to it. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a text file in the SAP environment, it is important to remember to close the file after you are done writing data to it. This can be done using the CLOSE DATASET command. Additionally, it is important to remember that text files are limited in size and should not be used for large amounts of data. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to create and use text files in the SAP environment, please refer to the official SAP documentation on the OPEN DATASET and CLOSE DATASET commands. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step