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test class
Special local or global class whose components are used only for tests in the context of
ABAP Unit.
Test methods can be implemented in a test class. A test class groups together related tests that use the same
fixture. Test dummies and other
helper classes needed for testing should also be defined as test classes. These objects do not contain
any test methods. Test classes are defined using the
FOR TESTING addition of the CLASS statement. Test classes can only be used as part of
test runs and, by default, are not generated in production systems.