What is 'API key' in SAP SRD-CC-EM - CRO05-Enterprise Mashup?

API key - Overview

• Component: SRD-CC-EM

• Component Name: CRO05-Enterprise Mashup

• Description: A unique key required by some Web service providers to identify users accessing their application programming interface API.

API key - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  An API key is a unique identifier used to authenticate requests associated with an application or project. It is used to access the SAP Enterprise Mashup (SRD-CC-EM CRO05) component, which allows users to create mashups of different SAP applications and services. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the SAP Enterprise Mashup component, users must first generate an API key. This can be done by logging into the SAP Cloud Platform and navigating to the API Keys section. Once the API key is generated, it can be used to access the Enterprise Mashup component. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep your API key secure and not share it with anyone else. Additionally, it is recommended that you periodically rotate your API keys in order to ensure that your application remains secure. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to generate and use an API key for the SAP Enterprise Mashup component, please refer to the official SAP documentation.