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Difference between TYPE & LIKE

Former Member — Thu, 01 May 2008 09:16:55 GMT

Hi,

Can anyone tell the difference between TYPE & LIKE please.

manubhutani — Thu, 01 May 2008 09:24:22 GMT

type refers the existing data type

like refers the existing data object

Type is a keyword used to refer to a data type whereas Like is a keyword used to copy the existing properties of already existing data object.

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Former Member — Thu, 01 May 2008 09:30:29 GMT

adding to manu..

for eg :

in kna1 table

u can say

using type :

kunnr type kunnr(field type)

using like:

kunnr like kna1-kunnr.

regds

Former Member — Thu, 01 May 2008 09:36:27 GMT

Hi,

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regards,

raam

Former Member — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:39:29 GMT

Hi,

like refers the existing data dictionary object object

type refers the existing data type

Type is used to refer some data type

Data : var1(5) type char.

Like is used to copy existing properties which is already exist in data dic. object.

data: var1 like tstc-tcode.

Former Member — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:01:05 GMT

Hi,

Type is used for predefined data elements whereas Like is used for variables already defined.

Thanks,

Sheel

Former Member — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:02:04 GMT

Hi,

Type is used for predefined data elements whereas Like is used for variables already defined.

Thanks,

Sheel