== Why is this an issue? This ``++BYPASSING BUFFER++`` clause explicitly switches off SAP table buffering, so the ``++SELECT++`` reads data directly from the database. By definition, using this clause can lead to performance issues, which is why its use must be strongly indicated. === Noncompliant code example [source,abap] ---- SELECT * INTO US_PERSONS FROM PERSONS BYPASSING BUFFER WHERE CITY EQ 'US' ---- ifdef::env-github,rspecator-view[] ''' == Implementation Specification (visible only on this page) include::message.adoc[] endif::env-github,rspecator-view[]