A query is used in the operation mode to find business objects that meet specified conditions. Query results can be displayed to the user or used for processing by rules, for example within a process. Queries can also find objects that belong to a business object group.

If query results are intended to be displayed to users, the configurator can select which attributes of the found business objects should appear on a standard result page.

The configurator can specify queries in simple form, rule form or SQL form.