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ABAP Keyword Documentation → ABAP Glossary →SPA/GPA parameter
Also called SET/GET parameter. Data objects in the user memory that can be accessed in ABAP programs. SPA/GPA parameters are set using SET PARAMETER and read using GET PARAMETER. Input fields on dynpros can be associated with SPA/GPA parameters and be given default values when the dynpro is called. Conversely, user input in fields of this type is persisted in the associated SPA/GPA parameters. The names of SPA/GPA parameters are managed in the database table TPARA.