What is global data type in SAP BC-ESI - Enterprise Service Infrastructure?

SAP Term: global data type

• Component: BC-ESI

• Component Name: Enterprise Service Infrastructure

• Description: Formal description of the structural representation of data used by software programs. Actual data values can be seen as instances of one or more global data types. Data types restrict the actual data values that can be represented as instances of these types. Global data types are based on core data types that are defined by United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business UN/CEFACT in Core Components Technical Specification CCCTS.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Global data types are a type of data structure used in SAP's Enterprise Service Infrastructure (BC-ESI). They are used to define the structure of data that is exchanged between different systems. Global data types are defined in the SAP system and can be used by any application that is connected to the SAP system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Global data types are used to define the structure of data that is exchanged between different systems. They are defined in the SAP system and can be used by any application that is connected to the SAP system. To create a global data type, you need to define the fields, their data types, and any other relevant information. Once the global data type is created, it can be used by any application that is connected to the SAP system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a global data type, it is important to make sure that all of the fields are properly defined and that all of the relevant information is included. This will ensure that the global data type can be used correctly by any application that is connected to the SAP system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on global data types, please refer to the SAP documentation on Enterprise Service Infrastructure (BC-ESI).