What is BOPF-managed RAP draft provider in SAP BC-ESI-RAP - RESTful ABAP Programming Model?

SAP Term: BOPF-managed RAP draft provider

• Component: BC-ESI-RAP

• Component Name: RESTful ABAP Programming Model

• Description: Draft provider of BOs with BOPF-managed draft. The draft handling is managed by BOPF.

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• Key Concepts: 
  BOPF-managed RAP draft provider is a component of the BC-ESI-RAP RESTful ABAP Programming Model. It is a framework that allows developers to create and manage draft versions of business objects in SAP systems. It provides a set of APIs that can be used to create, read, update, and delete draft versions of business objects. The framework also provides a set of tools for managing the lifecycle of drafts, such as versioning, locking, and merging.
  
  How to use it: 
  The BOPF-managed RAP draft provider can be used to create and manage draft versions of business objects in SAP systems. To use the framework, developers must first create a draft version of the business object using the BOPF APIs. Once the draft is created, developers can use the APIs to read, update, and delete the draft version. The framework also provides tools for managing the lifecycle of drafts, such as versioning, locking, and merging.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the BOPF-managed RAP draft provider, it is important to remember that drafts are not automatically saved when they are created or updated. Developers must explicitly save drafts using the BOPF APIs in order for them to be persisted in the system. Additionally, developers should be aware that drafts can be locked by other users or processes while they are being edited.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on the BOPF-managed RAP draft provider, please refer to the SAP Help Portal documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/BC-ESI-RAP/latest/en-US. Additionally, developers can find more information on using the BOPF APIs in the SAP Developer Center at https://developers.sap.com/.