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What is foreign key relation in SAP EP-PIN-UNI - Unification Platform?


SAP Term: foreign key relation

  • Component: EP-PIN-UNI

  • Component Name: Unification Platform

  • Description: A direct relationship between two business objects, comprising a shared primary/foreign key, that is, both objects have at least one common attribute. Foreign key relations are defined in the back-end application.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    A foreign key relation is a type of relationship between two tables in a database. It is used to ensure data integrity and consistency by linking the two tables together. In SAP's EP-PIN-UNI Unification Platform, a foreign key relation is used to link two tables that contain related data. 
    
    How to use it: 
    In order to create a foreign key relation in SAP's EP-PIN-UNI Unification Platform, you must first create two tables that contain related data. Then, you must define the foreign key relation between the two tables. This can be done by selecting the primary key field from one table and the foreign key field from the other table. Once the relation has been established, any changes made to the primary key field will be automatically reflected in the foreign key field. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When creating a foreign key relation in SAP's EP-PIN-UNI Unification Platform, it is important to ensure that the data types of both fields are compatible. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the primary key field is unique and not duplicated in any other table. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information on foreign key relations in SAP's EP-PIN-UNI Unification Platform, please refer to the official documentation available on SAP's website. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and resources available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create a foreign key relation in SAP's EP-PIN-UNI Unification Platform.
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