What is RAP state message in SAP (BC-ESI-RAP - RESTful ABAP Programming Model)?

SAP Term: RAP state message

• Component: BC-ESI-RAP

• Component Name: RESTful ABAP Programming Model

• Description: A message in the reported structure of a RAP business object that refers to the state of an entity instance. A state message is defined with the parameter %state_area, which assigns it to the corresponding state area. A state message is persisted with the instance it refers to in draft-enabled BOs in the draft table.

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• Key Concepts: 
  RAP state message is a type of message that is sent from the SAP system to the client application when a request is made. It contains information about the status of the request, such as whether it was successful or not. The message also contains additional information, such as the response code and any errors that occurred during the request. 
  
  How to use it: 
  When making a request to the SAP system, the client application should check for a RAP state message in the response. If one is present, it should be used to determine the status of the request and any errors that occurred. The response code can also be used to determine if further action needs to be taken. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When making requests to the SAP system, it is important to check for RAP state messages in the response. This will help ensure that any errors are handled properly and that requests are successful. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The BC-ESI-RAP RESTful ABAP Programming Model provides more information about RAP state messages and how they can be used in applications. It also provides information about other types of messages that can be sent from the SAP system.