How do you address a component of a structure in ABAP?

In ABAP, to address a component of a structure, the syntax employs a specific notation, which is crucial for accessing the individual fields or components defined within the structure. The correct way to reference a component using the dot notation is to specify the structure name followed by a hyphen and then the component name.

When a structure is declared, each field within that structure can be accessed directly using this notation. For example, if you have a structure named 'struct' with a component named 'comp', the correct way to access 'comp' would be 'struct-comp'.

This syntax is consistent with how ABAP handles structures and their components, allowing for clear and precise referencing in the code. The use of the hyphen is a defining feature of ABAP's structure field reference, distinguishing it from other programming languages that may use dot notation or different symbols for access.

Other methods mentioned, such as dot or arrow notations, are not used for addressing components of structures in ABAP. The arrow '->' is used for referencing components of object instances in ABAP Objects, while '=>' is used in the context of accessing static components or methods. Therefore, 'struct-comp' accurately reflects the standard practice in ABAP for structure component access.