What is 'association' in SAP BC-ESI-RAP - RESTful ABAP Programming Model?

association - Overview

• Component: BC-ESI-RAP

• Component Name: RESTful ABAP Programming Model

• Description: A directed connection between two nodes of BO structures.

association - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  The SAP term “association” is used in the BC-ESI-RAP RESTful ABAP Programming Model to refer to a relationship between two entities. An association is a type of relationship that can be used to link two entities together, such as a customer and an order. Associations are used to define the structure of the data model and how the entities are related to each other.
  
  How to use it: 
  In the BC-ESI-RAP RESTful ABAP Programming Model, associations are used to define the structure of the data model and how the entities are related to each other. Associations can be created between two entities by defining a relationship between them. This relationship can be either one-to-one, one-to-many, or many-to-many. Once an association is created, it can be used to access related data from both entities.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating associations in the BC-ESI-RAP RESTful ABAP Programming Model, it is important to consider how the data will be accessed and used. This will help ensure that the correct type of association is created for each entity. Additionally, it is important to consider how the data will be updated and maintained over time. This will help ensure that any changes made to one entity will be reflected in the other entity as well.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about associations in the BC-ESI-RAP RESTful ABAP Programming Model, please refer