What is business key in SAP LOD-BPM-WFS - Workflow Service Runtime / Editor?

SAP Term: business key

• Component: LOD-BPM-WFS

• Component Name: Workflow Service Runtime / Editor

• Description: Nontechnical unique identifier of a workflow instance. Workflow developers can model the business key in the workflow editor, which is then displayed in the Monitor Workflows app to administrators.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A business key is a unique identifier used to identify a particular business object in SAP. It is used to differentiate between different objects of the same type, such as different customers or different products. In the LOD-BPM-WFS Workflow Service Runtime / Editor, a business key is used to identify a particular workflow instance. 
  
  How to use it: 
  When creating a workflow instance in the LOD-BPM-WFS Workflow Service Runtime / Editor, you will be asked to provide a business key. This key should be unique and descriptive, so that it can easily be identified and referenced later. It should also be easy to remember, as it will be used to access the workflow instance in the future. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a business key, it is important to make sure that it is not too long or too complicated. A good rule of thumb is to keep it under 20 characters and avoid using special characters or spaces. Additionally, it is important to make sure that the business key is unique and not already in use by another workflow instance. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on business keys and how they are used in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/LOD_BPM_WFS/latest/en-US/f9f8d7a3c2b14e6f9a7d3c8b2f5e4d1a.html