What is RAP persistent table in SAP (BC-ESI-RAP - RESTful ABAP Programming Model)?

SAP Term: RAP persistent table

• Component: BC-ESI-RAP

• Component Name: RESTful ABAP Programming Model

• Description: DDIC database table a RAP BO is based on. For transactional changes of RAP persistent table data, the data is loaded into the transactional buffer. At the end of a RAP LUW, changes in the transactional buffer are either written back to the persistent table commit or discarded rollback.

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• Key Concepts: 
  RAP persistent table is a type of database table used in the BC-ESI-RAP RESTful ABAP Programming Model. It is a special type of database table that stores data in a persistent way, meaning that the data is stored in the database and can be accessed at any time. The data stored in the RAP persistent table is also accessible from other applications, such as web services. 
  
  How to use it: 
  RAP persistent tables are used to store data that needs to be accessed from multiple applications. To create a RAP persistent table, you need to define the structure of the table and its fields. Once the structure is defined, you can then create the table and add data to it. You can also query the data stored in the RAP persistent table using SQL statements. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a RAP persistent table, it is important to consider how the data will be used and accessed. This will help you determine which fields should be included in the table and how they should be structured. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all data stored in the RAP persistent table is secure and protected from unauthorized access. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about RAP persistent tables, please refer to SAP's documentation on BC-ESI-RAP RESTful ABAP Programming Model. Additionally, there are many tutorials available online that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create and use RAP persistent tables.