Define Merge Actions for Business Object Database Properties

Set merge action for Business Object Database Properties.

Use the Database page in the Business Object Properties window to define overwrite options for database properties and individual indexes 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 database properties for a Business Object, refer to Define Database Properties for a Business Object.

To define merge actions for Business Object database properties:

1. Add a Business Object to a mApp Solution 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 Database page.
5. Select mApp next to each property merge area, and then select a merge action:

   For database options:

   • Do Not Overwrite Database Options: Select this option to leave the Business Object's database options unchanged in the target system when the mApp Solution is applied.
   • Overwrite Database Options: Select this option to overwrite the Business Object's database options in the target system when the mApp Solution is applied.

   For an index:

   • Do Not Overwrite Index: Select this option to leave an index unchanged in the target system when the mApp Solution is applied.
   • Overwrite Index: Select this option to overwrite an index 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.