What is deployment unit in SAP AP - Application Platform?

SAP Term: deployment unit

• Component: AP

• Component Name: Application Platform

• Description: A piece of software, i.e., it can be operated with the foundation layer on a separate physical system, isolated from other deployment units. It contains a set of process components. Comment A deployment unit is not the entity of physical software shipment, which is typically broader. Process components are completely decoupled from each other. Enterprise services and the process agent framework must be used for the cross-deployment unit communication. Examples logistics execution in Business Process Platform financial accounting in Business Process Platform human capital management in Business Process Platform

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• Key Concepts: 
  A deployment unit is a logical grouping of components in the SAP Application Platform (AP) that can be deployed together. It is used to manage the deployment of applications and services in the AP. It consists of a set of components, such as applications, services, and libraries, that are related to each other and can be deployed together. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Deployment units are used to deploy applications and services in the SAP Application Platform. They are created by selecting the components that need to be deployed together and then creating a deployment unit for them. The deployment unit can then be deployed to the AP using the SAP Deployment Manager. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a deployment unit, it is important to ensure that all of the components included in it are compatible with each other. This will ensure that the deployment process runs smoothly and without any errors. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all of the components included in a deployment unit, as this will make it easier to manage them in the future. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on deployment units in SAP Application Platform, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_APPLICATION_PLATFORM/latest/en-US/f8d7f9a2b3e14c8a9f3d7c2b6f5e4d1a.html