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

SAP Term: RAP read-by-association operation

• Component: BC-ESI-RAP

• Component Name: RESTful ABAP Programming Model

• Description: RAP read operation that retrieves data of an association target of a RAP BO entity.

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• Key Concepts: 
  RAP read-by-association operation is a component of the BC-ESI-RAP RESTful ABAP Programming Model. It is a feature that allows developers to read data from an SAP system using an association between two entities. This means that the data can be read without having to explicitly specify the exact data that needs to be read. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use RAP read-by-association operation, developers must first define the association between two entities. This can be done by creating an association object in the ABAP Dictionary. Once the association is defined, developers can use the RAP read-by-association operation to read data from the SAP system without having to explicitly specify the exact data that needs to be read. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using RAP read-by-association operation, it is important to ensure that the association between two entities is properly defined. This will ensure that the correct data is being read from the SAP system. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all necessary security measures are in place when using this feature. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on RAP read-by-association operation, please refer to the official SAP documentation on BC-ESI-RAP RESTful ABAP Programming Model. Additionally, there are several online tutorials and resources available that provide further information on how to use this feature.