SAP ABAP: Using Elementary data type and reference type with keyword VALUE

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The correct way for using “VALUE” with elementary data type is by assigning initial value and you should use NEW operator to assign initial value.

DATA(l_value) = NEW char4( 'AAA' ).

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Published on 05-Dec-2017 16:51:55

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