What is RAP lock operation in SAP (BC-ESI-RAP - RESTful ABAP Programming Model)?

SAP Term: RAP lock operation

• Component: BC-ESI-RAP

• Component Name: RESTful ABAP Programming Model

• Description: RAP BO operation that locks RAP BO entity instances on the persistent table during a RAP LUW.

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• Key Concepts: 
  RAP lock operation is a feature of the BC-ESI-RAP RESTful ABAP Programming Model. It is used to ensure that only one user can modify a particular resource at a time. This prevents data corruption and ensures that all changes are made in the correct order. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the RAP lock operation, a user must first acquire a lock on the resource they wish to modify. This is done by sending an HTTP request with the “lock” parameter set to “true”. Once the lock has been acquired, the user can then make changes to the resource. When they are finished, they must release the lock by sending an HTTP request with the “lock” parameter set to “false”. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to remember to always release the lock when you are finished making changes. If you forget to do this, other users will not be able to access the resource until you release it. Additionally, it is important to acquire and release locks as quickly as possible in order to minimize contention between users. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about RAP lock operations, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/BC-ESI-RAP/latest/en-US.