What is 'symbol' in SAP BC-SRV-SCR - SAPscript?

symbol - Overview

• Component: BC-SRV-SCR

• Component Name: SAPscript

• Description: A standardized module. Symbols are constants that can be inserted in a document. They save the user unnecessary work when replacing sections of text or phrases. Possible symbol types are: System symbols Program symbols Standard symbols Text symbols

symbol - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A symbol is a special character or text string that is used in SAPscript to represent a value or text. Symbols are used to store values that can be used in multiple places in the script, such as a customer name or address. They can also be used to store text strings, such as a company logo or slogan. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Symbols are created and managed in the BC-SRV-SCR SAPscript component. To create a symbol, go to the Symbol Editor and enter the name of the symbol, its type (text or value), and its value. Once created, symbols can be used in SAPscript documents by entering the symbol name preceded by an ampersand (&). 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating symbols, make sure to give them descriptive names that will make them easy to identify and use. Also, make sure to use the correct type for each symbol; if you enter a value as a text type, it may not be interpreted correctly when used in the script. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on symbols and how to use them in SAPscript documents, refer to the SAP Help documentation for BC-SRV-SCR SAPscript.