Define Merge Actions for Business Object Lifecycle Properties

Note for new Business Object lifecycle (CSM 10.2.0 or later)

Use the Lifecycle page in the Business Object Properties window to define overwrite options for the lifecycle 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 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, 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 Lifecycle page.
5. Select mApp, 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. Publish the Blueprint (File > Publish Blueprint) to commit the changes, or save the Blueprint (File > Save Blueprint) to continue making other changes.