Data types in ABAP are used in every program, even the simplest ones. Let’s look at what types exist, options for creating data types and their visibility in the system. Let’s see how to create types and how to use them.

ABAP dictionary data element (type)

These are types defined globally in the ABAP vocabulary using transactions se11 or se80. In transaction SE11 it is possible to view or change an existing data type or create a new one. Let’s look at the process of creating a data type through se80 and using it in the ABAP dictionary and in the SAP program.