What is typing kind in SAP BC-DWB - ABAP Workbench, Java IDE and Infrastructure?

SAP Term: typing kind

• Component: BC-DWB

• Component Name: ABAP Workbench, Java IDE and Infrastructure

• Description: The typing kind is used in tools of the ABAP Workbench - for example, in the ABAP Dictionary or in the Class or Function Builder - to specify how a data type is related to the type. Examples of typing kinds are TYPE, TYPE REF TO, or TYPE ... BOXED. The type reference in the Workbench corresponds to the use of the same-name additions in the ABAP language.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Typing kind is a feature of the ABAP Workbench, Java IDE and Infrastructure components of SAP. It is used to define the type of data that can be stored in a particular field. This type of data can be either character-based or numeric-based. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use typing kind, you must first define the type of data that you want to store in a particular field. This can be done by selecting the appropriate typing kind from the drop-down menu in the ABAP Workbench, Java IDE and Infrastructure components. Once you have selected the typing kind, you can then enter the data into the field. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When selecting a typing kind, it is important to consider the type of data that you are storing in the field. For example, if you are storing numeric data, then it is best to select a numeric typing kind. This will ensure that the data is stored correctly and accurately. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on typing kind and how to use it, please refer to the SAP documentation for ABAP Workbench, Java IDE and Infrastructure components.