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ABAP Keyword Documentation → ABAP Glossary →transaction
Execution of an ABAP program using a transaction code. There are dialog, report, parameter, variant, and OO transactions. A transaction is started by entering the transaction code in the command field on the standard toolbar or by means of CALL TRANSACTION or LEAVE TO TRANSACTION statements.