CUID format in SAP BO Server Repository

As per my understanding, CUID (Cluster Unique Identifier) is a 35-character string that normally starts with A, B, C, F, K, and M. To know formatting of different ID types, you can refer to this ?

SAP Note: 1285103: What are the different types of IDs used in the BusinessObjects Enterprise repository?

What is CUID?

CUID stands for Cluster Unique Identifier. CUIDs are Globally Unique Identifiers that uniquely identify an InfoObject, both within a single CMS cluster and across multiple CMS clusters. Because CUIDs are strings they are less efficient to use and slower to query for. Unlike an object's ID, an object's CUID stays the same when it is migrated to a new cluster.

Key Features of CUID

BIAR engine and Import Wizard always refer to CUID. When exporting an object to a new system (e.g. from development to production), the CUID stays the same, therefore you can hardcode a CUID (for example in an OpenDocument link).

This persistence across environments makes CUID particularly valuable for ?

• Cross-system migrations
• Hardcoded references in applications
• OpenDocument URL links
• Integration scenarios

Checking CUID in CMC

As mentioned in the snapshot below, you can check CUID of an object in CMC (Central Management Console) ?

Conclusion

CUID format in SAP BO Server Repository provides a reliable way to uniquely identify objects across different environments, making it essential for system migrations and integration scenarios.