Define Merge Actions for Business Object Attachment Properties

Set merge actions for Business Object Attachment Properties.

Use the Attachments page in the Business Object Properties window to define overwrite options for Attachment properties for a Business Object.

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.
• If you are configuring merge actions for a Business Object that was previously applied as part of a Protected mApp Solution, the main differences are:

  • You see a message saying Protected Business Object! Changes are restricted.
  • Some fields and options are not available to be changed.
  • See Protected mApp™ Solutions.
• For more information about defining Attachment properties for a Business Object, refer to Define Attachments Properties for a Business Object.

To define merge actions for Attachment 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, select the Edit Business Object task in the Structure area.

      The Business Object Editor opens.

      Tip: You can also select Business Object on the mApp Editor toolbar to open the Business Object Editor.

   2. Select Bus Ob Properties.
3. Set the Business Object to Merge:
   1. Select the mApps page, and then select the Include in mApp check box.
   2. In the Options area, select the Import to Target System option.
   3. In the If Already Present drop-down list, select Merge as the merge action for the Business Object.
4. Select the Attachments page.
5. Select mApp, and then select a merge action:
   • Do Not Overwrite Attachment Options: Select this option to leave the Business Object's Attachment options unchanged in the target system when the mApp Solution is applied.
   • Overwrite Attachment Options: Select this option to overwrite the Business Object's Attachment options 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.