What is CDS view extension in SAP BC-DWB-DIC - ABAP Dictionary?

SAP Term: CDS view extension

• Component: BC-DWB-DIC

• Component Name: ABAP Dictionary

• Description: Object of the defined in the CDS DDL of the ABAP Core Data Services that can be used to extend a CDS view with fields of the entities that it uses without making any modifications.

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• Key Concepts: 
  CDS view extension is a feature of the ABAP Dictionary in SAP that allows developers to extend the capabilities of CDS views. CDS views are a type of database view that allow developers to access and manipulate data from multiple tables in a single view. The CDS view extension feature allows developers to add additional fields, functions, and other features to their CDS views.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the CDS view extension feature, developers must first create a CDS view in the ABAP Dictionary. Once the CDS view is created, developers can then use the CDS view extension feature to add additional fields, functions, and other features to their CDS views. The CDS view extension feature can be accessed from the ABAP Dictionary by selecting the “Extend” option from the context menu of the CDS view.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the CDS view extension feature, it is important to remember that any changes made to a CDS view will not be reflected in any existing programs or reports that are using that CDS view. Therefore, it is important to test any changes made with the CDS view extension feature before deploying them into production.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the CDS view extension feature in SAP, please refer to SAP Help documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ABAP_Dictionary/7.50/en-US.