What is compound key in SAP BI-RA-AD - SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio?

SAP Term: compound key

• Component: BI-RA-AD

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio

• Description: In SAP Web Dynpro apps, certain characteristic values can be shown together with their superordinate characteristic value. For example, G/L accounts can be shown as follows: Description ID Compound Key Chart of Accounts/G/L Account ID YCOA/10100000 Non-Compound Key G/L Account ID 10100000

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• Key Concepts: 
  A compound key is a type of key used in SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio (BI-RA-AD) to identify a unique record in a database. It is composed of two or more fields that together form a unique identifier for each record. For example, a compound key might be composed of an employee's first name, last name, and date of birth. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Compound keys are used to ensure that each record in the database is uniquely identified. This helps to prevent duplicate records from being created and ensures that data is accurately tracked and stored. To use a compound key, the fields that make up the key must be specified in the database design. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a compound key, it is important to choose fields that are unlikely to change over time. This will help ensure that the key remains unique and can be used to accurately identify records in the database. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Compound keys are similar to primary keys, which are also used to uniquely identify records in a database. However, primary keys are typically composed of only one field, while compound keys are composed of two or more fields.