How to upload data into CRM using batch job

Question

Hello,
I got some problem and need some hints.
I am uploading data from a flat text file (product data) into CRM using thefunction module GUI_UPLOAD. My program starts with a selection screen whereI enter the path and the filename of the program, then I click start, and
the data is transferred in CRM. This works perfect, and I can automaticallycreate service products in CRM.
Here comes the PROB:
But now I want to automize this procedure using a batch job that automatically picks up the file from the server and processes it automatically without any user interaction. BUT I always get an error saying that my function module GUI_UPLOAD can't run in batch mode. So
anyone has an idea how to do this? Any other function modules that can run in batch mode? Any other ideas?
Thx very much for ur help on this.

Answer 1

Hi Bill,
GUI_UPLOAD, like the name says, uses the SAPGUI to upload the data to theserver.. and in a batch job, you don't have the connection to a SAPGUI.
So you should use following kind of coding:
DATA MSG(100).
OPEN DATASET "FILENAM" FOR INPUT IN TEXT MODE ENCODING DEFAULT MESSAGE
MSG.
IF sy-subrc = 0.
DO.
READ DATASET "FILENAM" INTO [Your internal table].
IF sy-subrc <> 0.
EXIT.
ENDIF.
APPEND [Your internal table]P_DATA.
ENDDO.
ENDIF.
The file should then be available on the server.
Regards