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What is association in SAP BC-DWB-TOO-BOB - Business Object Builder?


SAP Term: association

  • Component: BC-DWB-TOO-BOB

  • Component Name: Business Object Builder

  • Description: The relationship between object types derived from one object type referring to another object type as an object attribute. &EXAMPLE& The object type customer is specified as a reference in the attribute sold-to party of the object type sales order.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    An association is a relationship between two business objects in SAP Business Object Builder (BOB). It is used to link two objects together, allowing them to share data and interact with each other. Associations can be either one-to-one or one-to-many. 
    
    How to use it: 
    In order to create an association, you must first create two business objects in BOB. Once the objects are created, you can then create an association between them. To do this, select the “Associations” tab in the BOB interface and click “Create Association”. You will then be prompted to select the two objects you wish to associate and specify the type of association (one-to-one or one-to-many). 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When creating associations, it is important to consider the type of relationship you are trying to establish. For example, if you are trying to link two objects that have a one-to-many relationship, then you should select the “One-to-Many” option when creating the association. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information on associations in SAP Business Object Builder, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_Business_Object_Builder/en-US
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