Define Merge Actions for Business Object Lifecycle Properties

Use the Lifecycle page in the Business Object Properties window to define whether or not to overwrite the lifecycle properties for a Business Object.

The Business Object Properties window is available in the Business Object Editor (accessed from within the Object Manager in the mApp Editor).

Good to know:

  • You can only configure separate merge actions for individual Business Object properties and areas if the Business Object is set to Merge in the Business Object Properties window (mApp page). If the Business Object is set to any other option, or if the Include in mApp check box is cleared, then you cannot configure separate merge actions for individual properties or areas.
  • For more information about defining lifecycle properties for a Business Object, refer to Define Lifecycle Properties for a Business Object.

To define merge actions for Business Object lifecycle properties:

  1. Add a Business Object to a mApp using the Add Business Object to mApp Wizard.
  2. Open the Business Object Properties window for the Business Object you just added to the mApp Solution:
    1. In the Object Manager within the mApp Editor, click the Edit Business Object task in the Structure area.

      The Business Object Editor opens.

      Tip: You can also click the Business Object button Business Object Button on the mApp Editor toolbar to open the Business Object Editor.

    2. Click the Bus Ob Properties button.
  3. Set the Business Object to Merge:
    1. Click the mApps page, and then select the Include in mApp check box.
    2. In the Options area, select the Import to Target System radio button.
    3. In the If Already Present drop-down, select Merge as the merge action for the Business Object.
  4. Click the Lifecycle page.

    Lifecycle Merge Areas

  5. Click the mApp button mApp Solution Merge Actions, and then select a merge action:
    • Do Not Overwrite Lifecycle Options: Select this option to leave the Business Object's lifecycle properties unchanged in the target system when the mApp Solution is applied.
    • Overwrite Lifecycle Options: Select this option to overwrite the Business Object's lifecycle properties in the target system when the mApp Solution is applied.

  6. Select OK.

  7. Prepare the mApp Solution for Distribution (File>Prepare mApp for distribution), or save the mApp Solution (File>Save mApp to Disk) to continue making other changes.