What is primary key in SAP BC-DWB-DIC - ABAP Dictionary?

SAP Term: primary key

• Component: BC-DWB-DIC

• Component Name: ABAP Dictionary

• Description: Table key determined when a database table is defined and which identifies a unique table row.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A primary key is a field or combination of fields in a database table that uniquely identifies each record in the table. In SAP, the primary key is used to ensure that each record in a table is unique and can be identified without ambiguity. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In the ABAP Dictionary, a primary key is defined as a set of fields that uniquely identify each record in a database table. The primary key can be used to ensure that records are not duplicated and can be easily identified. It is also used to ensure data integrity and consistency. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining a primary key in the ABAP Dictionary, it is important to consider the data type of the fields being used. For example, if the primary key consists of two fields, one of which is an integer and the other is a character string, then it is important to ensure that both fields are of the same data type. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The ABAP Dictionary also allows for the definition of secondary keys, which are similar to primary keys but are not used to uniquely identify records. Secondary keys can be used to improve performance when searching for records in a database table.