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Interface to an AS ABAP database that is integrated into the ABAP-runtime environment. Statements in Open SQL and Native SQL access the database using the database interface. Accordingly, the database interface is divided into an Open SQL interface and a Native SQL interface. The database interface is responsible for data transport between the application server and database server, automatic client handling, and SAP buffering.