What is alternative key in SAP AP-RC-BDS - ByDesign Studio?

SAP Term: alternative key

• Component: AP-RC-BDS

• Component Name: ByDesign Studio

• Description: An annotation with which you define a unique key of a business object node. You can it in an association and it is stored as an additional key field in data searches and queries.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Alternative key is a feature of SAP ByDesign Studio that allows users to create an alternative key for a business object. This key can be used to identify and access the object in the system. It is an alternative to the standard key, which is usually a combination of the object's name and ID. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the alternative key feature, users must first create an alternative key for the business object. This can be done by selecting the “Create Alternative Key” option from the context menu of the business object. Once created, users can then use this alternative key to access and identify the object in the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an alternative key, it is important to make sure that it is unique and easy to remember. This will help ensure that users can quickly and easily access the object in the system. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all alternative keys created, as they can be used to access objects in different ways. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using alternative keys in SAP ByDesign Studio, please refer to the official documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BYD_STUDIO/en-US/f9f8d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7c2b6f5e4d1a.html