What is 'generic buffering' in SAP BC-DWB-DIC - ABAP Dictionary?

generic buffering - Overview

• Component: BC-DWB-DIC

• Component Name: ABAP Dictionary

• Description: A possible table buffering type. If generic buffering is set for a table and a record in this table is accessed, all records that match this record in the generic key fields the left-justified part of the primary key are loaded into the buffer.

generic buffering - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Generic buffering is a feature of the ABAP Dictionary in SAP that allows for the buffering of data from database tables. This means that when a user requests data from a table, the data is stored in a buffer in the application server, allowing for faster access to the data. This can improve performance and reduce the amount of time needed to access data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Generic buffering can be enabled for a table in the ABAP Dictionary by setting the “Buffer Type” field to “Generic”. This will cause all requests for data from this table to be stored in the buffer. The size of the buffer can also be adjusted, allowing for more or less data to be stored in the buffer. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When enabling generic buffering, it is important to consider how much data will be stored in the buffer and how often it will be accessed. If too much data is stored in the buffer, it can cause performance issues. It is also important to consider how often the data will be accessed, as this will determine how often the buffer needs to be refreshed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on generic buffering and other features of the ABAP Dictionary, please refer to SAP Help documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/ABAP_DICTIONARY/7.5/en-US