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

SAP Term: RAP update operation

• Component: BC-ESI-RAP

• Component Name: RESTful ABAP Programming Model

• Description: A RAP modify operation that changes field values of existing RAP BO entity instances.

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• Key Concepts: 
  RAP update operation is a feature of the BC-ESI-RAP RESTful ABAP Programming Model. It allows for the modification of existing data in an SAP system. This operation is used to update existing records in the database, such as changing the value of a field or adding a new record. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the RAP update operation, you must first create a request body containing the data that you want to modify. This request body must be in JSON format and must include the ID of the record that you want to modify. Once you have created the request body, you can send it to the SAP system using an HTTP PUT request. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the RAP update operation, it is important to ensure that all of the data in your request body is valid and correct. If any of the data is incorrect, then your request will fail and no changes will be made to the database. Additionally, it is important to note that this operation can only be used to modify existing records; it cannot be used to create new records. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about the RAP update operation, please refer to the official SAP 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 use this feature.