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


SAP Term: type description class

  • Component: BC-ABA

  • Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

  • Description: Instance of a type description class. Type description objects describe a type. Type description objects are created using the static methods of the type description classes. The type description class and any attributes of type description objects determine the technical attributes of the type. References to type description objects can be used, for example, after the addition HANDLE of the statements CREATE DATA and ASSIGN.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    Type description class is a type of ABAP class that is used to describe the data types of an ABAP program. It is used to define the data types of variables, parameters, and fields in an ABAP program. It also provides a way to define the data types of objects that are used in an ABAP program. 
    
    How to use it: 
    Type description classes are used to define the data types of variables, parameters, and fields in an ABAP program. They are also used to define the data types of objects that are used in an ABAP program. To create a type description class, you must first create a class in the ABAP Workbench. Then, you must add the type description class as a superclass of the class you created. Finally, you must add the type description class as a sub-class of the class you created. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When creating a type description class, it is important to make sure that all of the data types are correctly defined. This will ensure that your ABAP program will run correctly and efficiently. Additionally, it is important to make sure that all of the objects used in your ABAP program are correctly defined in the type description class. This will ensure that your program will run correctly and efficiently. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information about type description classes, please refer to SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/ABAP_RUNTIME_ENVIRONMENT/731/en-US). Additionally, for more information about creating classes in the ABAP Workbench, please refer to SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/ABAP_WORKBENCH/731/en-US).
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