What is hierarchy association in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: hierarchy association

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: CDS association that defines the parent-child relationships of a hierarchy or CDS hierarchy. A hierarchy association is always a self association.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Hierarchy association is a component of the BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment. It is used to define relationships between different objects in an SAP system. This allows for the creation of hierarchies, which can be used to organize data and simplify navigation. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Hierarchy association can be used to create relationships between different objects in an SAP system. This can be done by creating a hierarchy structure, which consists of nodes and edges. Nodes represent objects, while edges represent the relationships between them. Once the hierarchy is created, it can be used to organize data and simplify navigation. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a hierarchy structure, it is important to consider how the data will be organized and how it will be used. This will help ensure that the hierarchy is effective and efficient. Additionally, it is important to keep the hierarchy structure up-to-date as changes are made to the system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on hierarchy association, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on using this component of the BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment.