RAP

Late Numbering in SAP ABAP RAP

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In SAP’s ABAP RESTful Application Programming (RAP) model, late numbering is a critical technique for managing unique identifiers like document numbers, order IDs, or transaction codes. Unlike traditional numbering that assigns keys before saving data, late numbering generates these identifiers after successful validation and persistence. Why is Late Numbering Important? How Late Numbering Works in RAP 1. Behavior Definition Setup Enable … Read more

Modify Entities Statement in SAP ABAP

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The MODIFY ENTITIES statement is a powerful ABAP command introduced with SAP’s RESTful Application Programming (RAP) model and Core Data Services (CDS) views. It provides a modern, object-oriented way to perform create, update, and delete operations on business objects defined as CDS entities. In the evolution of SAP ABAP programming, the MODIFY ENTITIES statement represents a significant leap forward … Read more