What is function string in SAP BC-SYB-REP - SAP Replication Server?

SAP Term: function string

• Component: BC-SYB-REP

• Component Name: SAP Replication Server

• Description: A string that uses to map a function and its parameters to a data server API. Function strings allow SAP Replication Server to support heterogeneous replication, in which the primary and replicate databases are different types, with different SQL extensions and different command features.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Function string is a feature of SAP Replication Server (BC-SYB-REP) that allows users to define a set of commands that can be executed in a single step. It is used to automate the execution of multiple tasks, such as creating and dropping tables, creating and dropping indexes, and running stored procedures. Function strings can also be used to execute multiple SQL statements in a single step. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Function strings are created using the SAP Replication Server command line interface (CLI). The syntax for creating a function string is as follows: 
  
      CREATE FUNCTIONSTRING  [] 
      {; ; ...} 
      
  The  parameter is the name of the function string, and the  parameter is an optional list of parameters that can be used to pass values into the function string. The commands within the function string are then executed in order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a function string, it is important to ensure that all commands within the function string are valid and will execute without errors. It is also important to ensure that all parameters used within the function string are properly defined. Finally, it is important to test the function string before deploying it in production. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using function strings in SAP Replication Server, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_REPLICATION_SERVER/15.7.1/en-US.