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

SAP Term: virtual attribute

• Component: BC-DWB-TOO-BOB

• Component Name: Business Object Builder

• Description: A criteria for which a read procedure always has to be implemented, since no field content in the database corresponds to this criteria. Its value is established by evaluating what may be complex database contents at runtime. Typically, multiline attributes and attributes that refer to an object with several key fields should be implemented as virtual attributes. A virtual attribute can return the value of an ABAP Dictionary field or an object reference.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A virtual attribute is a feature of the Business Object Builder (BOB) component of SAP software. It is a non-persistent attribute that is used to store data temporarily and can be used to calculate values or display information. It is not stored in the database and does not have a physical representation in the database. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Virtual attributes can be used to store data temporarily and can be used to calculate values or display information. They are created in the Business Object Builder (BOB) component of SAP software and can be used in the same way as other attributes. They are not stored in the database and do not have a physical representation in the database. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating virtual attributes, it is important to remember that they are not stored in the database and do not have a physical representation in the database. Therefore, they should only be used for temporary storage of data or for calculations or display purposes. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on virtual attributes, please refer to the SAP Help Portal: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BUSINESS_OBJECT_BUILDER/latest/en-US