What is alternative key conversion in SAP CA-EPT-BRC - Reusable Components of Business Suite Foundation?

SAP Term: alternative key conversion

• Component: CA-EPT-BRC

• Component Name: Reusable Components of Business Suite Foundation

• Description: Programming logic of the FBI data mapper class that converts the GUID field on the root node to the alternative key on the UI structure.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Alternative key conversion is a feature of the CA-EPT-BRC Reusable Components of Business Suite Foundation. It allows users to convert an existing key field into an alternative key field. This is useful when the existing key field is not suitable for the purpose of the application, or when the existing key field needs to be changed for some other reason. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use alternative key conversion, first select the existing key field that needs to be converted. Then, select the alternative key field that will be used instead. Finally, click “Convert” to complete the process. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When selecting an alternative key field, make sure that it is compatible with the existing key field and that it meets all of the requirements of the application. Additionally, make sure that the alternative key field is unique and not already in use by another application. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about alternative key conversion, please refer to SAP’s documentation on CA-EPT-BRC Reusable Components of Business Suite Foundation. Additionally, you can find more information about alternative keys in general by searching online for “alternative keys” or “alternative key fields”.