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Creating abstract business objects

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This topic only applies to BAW, and is located in the BAW repository. Last updated on 2025-03-13 12:15
An abstract business object is like an abstract java class. You cannot get an xml instance of an abstract business object at run time, however an abstract business object can be inherited by a regular business object. It is good practice to use an inherited business object rather than the abstract business object.

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To create an abstract business object:

Procedure

  1. Create a business object.
  2. Open the business object in the business object editor.
  3. Switch to the Description tab in the Properties view.
  4. Select the Abstract check box.
  5. Click the link beside the check box to create an inherited business object.

Results

Considerations:

  • You can map abstract business objects in the same way as regular business objects.
  • While you cannot have an XML instance of an abstract business object, you can create an SDO data object of an abstract business object by using the SDO API.