What is relational integrity in SAP BC-DWB-DIC - ABAP Dictionary?

SAP Term: relational integrity

• Component: BC-DWB-DIC

• Component Name: ABAP Dictionary

• Description: The observation of integrity rules governing the relational data model. Relational integrity includes: Primary key integrity Value range integrity Foreign key integrity referential integrity

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• Key Concepts: 
  Relational integrity is a concept in SAP that ensures the accuracy and consistency of data stored in a relational database. It is achieved by enforcing certain rules and constraints on the data, such as ensuring that all foreign keys reference existing records in other tables. This helps to maintain the accuracy and consistency of the data, as well as preventing data corruption.
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, relational integrity is enforced through the ABAP Dictionary. The ABAP Dictionary is a repository of all the objects used in an SAP system, such as tables, views, and structures. It also contains the rules and constraints that must be followed when creating or modifying objects. When creating or modifying objects, the ABAP Dictionary will check for any violations of relational integrity rules and will prevent any changes that would cause a violation.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating or modifying objects in the ABAP Dictionary, it is important to ensure that all relational integrity rules are followed. This can be done by carefully reviewing any errors or warnings that are displayed when making changes. Additionally, it is important to test any changes before they are deployed to ensure that they do not cause any violations of relational integrity rules.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on relational integrity in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on the ABAP Dictionary (https://help.sap.com/doc/abapdocu_751_index_htm/7.51/en-US/index.htm). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide more detailed information on relational integrity in SAP.