What is 'requestor' in SAP AP - Application Platform?

requestor - Overview

• Component: AP

• Component Name: Application Platform

• Description: A party that requests the procurement of goods and services.

requestor - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A requestor is a user or application that requests services from the SAP Application Platform (AP). The requestor can be a person, a program, or a system. The requestor sends requests to the AP, which then processes the requests and returns the results. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The requestor can be used to access services such as data retrieval, data manipulation, and data storage. The requestor can also be used to access other services such as authentication and authorization. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the requestor, it is important to ensure that the requests are properly formatted and that the data is valid. It is also important to ensure that the requestor is properly authenticated and authorized before making any requests. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The SAP Application Platform provides a number of APIs that can be used by the requestor to access services. These APIs include the SAP Business Object Repository (BOR), the SAP Business Object Services (BOS), and the SAP Business Object Data Services (BODS).