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This blog provides some tips and points to be considered while executing stored procedures via API, specifically for SAP SuccessFactors Incentive Management customers/partners/Comp developers working on the project:

Benefits of Executing Stored Procedures via API

Performance Optimization:

Reduced Network Traffic: Stored procedures can minimize the amount of data sent over the network by processing data on the server side.Execution Plan Reuse: Stored procedures can reuse execution plans, which can lead to faster query execution times.

Security:

Parameterization: Using stored procedures helps prevent SQL injection attacks by parameterizing inputs.Enhanced Data Security: Using stored procedures helps secure sensitive compensation data by limiting direct access to the databaseAccess Control: You can grant permissions to execute stored procedures without giving direct access to the underlying tables(Only EXT Schema) .

Maintainability:

Centralized Logic: Centralizing business logic in stored procedures makes it easier to manage and update incentive compensation rules and calculationsVersion Control: Stored procedures can be versioned and managed more easily compared to inline SQL queries.Simplified Updates: Updates to compensation plans can be made in one place, reducing the risk of inconsistenciesPerformance Considerations

Execution Time:

Precompiled Execution Plans: Stored procedures are precompiled, which can reduce execution time compared to ad-hoc queries.Batch Processing: They can handle batch processing efficiently, reducing the number of round trips between

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