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

SAP Term: type handle

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: A type object of a type handle class, which represents a data type and can be used after addition TYPE HANDLE in statements CREATE DATA and ASSIGN CASTING. A type handle can be stored as a shared object.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A type handle is a data type in the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) of SAP. It is used to store and manage data objects in memory. It is a reference to an object, which can be used to access the object's properties and methods. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Type handles are used to store and manage data objects in memory. They are created when an object is instantiated, and can be used to access the object's properties and methods. The type handle can also be used to create a new instance of the same object type. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using type handles, it is important to remember that they are references to objects, not the objects themselves. This means that any changes made to the object will be reflected in all references to it. It is also important to remember that type handles are only valid within the scope of the program in which they were created. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on type handles, please refer to the SAP documentation on BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment.