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Abstract Entity in RAP

The document discusses the concept of Abstract Entities in Core Data Services (CDS) within RAP applications, highlighting their role in defining type attributes without creating database objects. It illustrates the practical application of an abstract entity through a seller's email update process, emphasizing validation and compliance. The conclusion underscores the benefits of using abstract entities for modularity, scalability, and reusability in application design.

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Abstract Entity in RAP

The document discusses the concept of Abstract Entities in Core Data Services (CDS) within RAP applications, highlighting their role in defining type attributes without creating database objects. It illustrates the practical application of an abstract entity through a seller's email update process, emphasizing validation and compliance. The conclusion underscores the benefits of using abstract entities for modularity, scalability, and reusability in application design.

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By: Devi Prasad Mishra

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Abstract Entity In RAP


1. Abstract Entity.
A CDS abstract entity defines the type attributes of a CDS entity without defining a database
object.
CDS abstract entities can be used as
▪ data types whose type attributes go beyond the regular DDIC structures in the ABAP Dictionary
▪ prototype definitions of data models without being created as instances of a data object.

Example:
Administrators can update a seller's email via a "Update Email" button in the Seller Details form.
Clicking the button opens a popup modal displaying the current email, an input field for the new
email, and an optional reason for the update. Validation ensures the new email has a proper
format and is not duplicated. On save, an abstract entity processes the update, and the system
records the change for compliance.

Create a CDS abstract entity

Add it using action in Behavior definition.

Implement the method and modify the field.


By: Devi Prasad Mishra
Thursday, January 9, 2025

In Preview Screen → Before email update


By: Devi Prasad Mishra
Thursday, January 9, 2025

Email field updated.

Conclusion:

Abstract entities in RAP applications provide a powerful framework for enhancing modularity,
scalability, and reusability by encapsulating shared business logic and ensuring consistent
behavior across root entities. This is particularly evident in scenarios like updating a seller's
email, where an abstract entity centralizes the handling of operations such as validation,
transformation, and automated updates. The use of a popup modal for updates, paired with the
abstract entity's logic, ensures a user-friendly experience, streamlined workflows, and system-
wide synchronization. This approach aligns with clean architecture principles, resulting in robust,
maintainable, and adaptable applications capable of efficiently meeting current and future
requirements.

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