What does it do? Calls a built-in function> in AB_SQL . The result is the return value of the function with the associated dictionary type. As a rule, the arguments of the built-in functions cover one or more SQL expressions.
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Specifying a built-in function always means specifying an SQL expression>. Built-in functions can only be called in operand positions for which SQL expressions are possible.
Certain built-in functions> can be executed in the table buffer>. If any other functions are used, table buffering > is bypassed. NON_V5_HINTS ABAP_HINT_END
ABAP_EXAMPLE_VX5 Use of the built-in functions CONCAT>>, CONCAT_WITH_SPACE>>, and LOWER>> in a SELECT> list>. ABEXA 01266 ABAP_EXAMPLE_END