Regarding rfc and idoc sender

hi
   can any one provide me with some scenarios having
idoc and rfc as senders.

Hi
To Configure the RFC to FILE scenario ,Proceed as Follows
a.       Create an RFC Destination to XI in transaction code  (SM59)
b.       Create new destination of type T (TCP/IP)
c.       Make sure you select Registered Server Program option before writing your program ID
d.       Write you program ID (remember it's case-sensitive)
e.       In the gateway host and gateway service write the values of your Application system - business system (not the XI server)
             Step2:Repository
1)       From the Integration Builder page, select “Integration Repository”. This will launch the Java Web Start Application. Log with the User id and password from the  Integration Server
2)       Choose Tools->Transfer from System Landscape Directory->Import Software Component Versions
         From the list of Software Component Versions, Choose your own software component version .Click Import.
3)       On the left hand side frame ,software components will appear .Select your own software component. Open your own software component. Double click on this  software component. A screen will appear .Switch to display mode. After doing this first add  a namespace under Namespaces.
         The namespace is ur:rfctofile
4)       Then choose the Radio Button ->Import of RFC AND IDOC interfaces from SAP systems permitted
         After this specify the connection parameters to the R/3 system:
4.1)     System IS  :sapfox
4.2)     Client IS :800
         Then Save it. The new namespace will be visible under software component version node in the left frame.
         Under the namespace node,  you will find the section Imported Objects. Right click on it and choose Import of sap objects. A wizard will display. In the wizard provide the following details.
4.3)     Application server:172.25.5.7
4.4)     System number: 00
4.5)     User name:developer
4.6)     Password: Password of Sap R/3 system.
         Then click continue .You will find IDOC and RFC node. Click on this node and select the   Idoc or Rfc which is to be imported from R/3. Click Finish to start the Import. Close the wizard. After doing this the   Rfc and  Idoc will be available into XI as Message types. So no need to create any Rfc or Idoc Structure. We need to create a structure for file only.
5).      Under your namespace in the left frame, expand the node “Interface objects”. You will find a node “DATA TYPES”
6)        Create new data types.
6.1)      Right click on “Data types” and select “New”.
           Your  Data Type is. dt_file
          In the data type Editor ,Create a structure having Elements of type String  ,  integer,  Boolean , Float etc as per the requirement.
          Save the object.
6.2)      The Import function for XSD  files enables you to upload message definitions from external sources. The object type “External Definition” is a container to make external definitions available in the Integration Repository.. While Importing the XSD files from “External Definition
          no need to create Data types. They are imported directly as Message types.
6.3)      To do so, In the left hand frame  Under  ” Interface objects” Create a new object of type “External Definition” and give name to it.
          Select the following.
6.3.1)    Category: XSD.
6.3.2)    Messages: From All Available Global Elements.
6.3.3)    File:
          Once the XSD is imported, click on “Message” tab , You should be able to see 2 messages(Request and Response)
7).      Create a new Message  Type.
7.1)     In the left hand frame under “Interface objects”, right click on the “Message types” and select new.
7.2)     Give a suitable name to the Message type.(MT_ messagetype).
7.3)     For the section “Data type used” you can go to input help (F4) or Search help provided and choose your data type (DT_datatype) from there.
         Save it.
8).     Create a Message interface
8.1)    In the left hand frame under “Interface objects”, right click on the “Message Interface” and select new and name(MI_ messageinterface) it
8.2).   The interface Should be  Inbound  and mode should be Asynchronous  .It should reference your Message type(Use F4 or Search help).
        Save it.
9) .    Create a graphical mapping  between the target document and the sender .
9.1)    In the left hand frame ,expand “Mapping objects”. Right click on “Message mapping” and name it.You are now in a graphical editor.The Source message is on left, the Target message is on right.
9.2)    As Source message select  your own  Message type.You can choose “Search  for Integration Object”.As a reminder you can find your Idoc or Rfc under Software Component-  >     Namespace->Imported Objects.
9.3)    As Target Message you can choose your  Rfc .Choose “Search  for Integration Object”.
9.4)    Now that we have defined the  Source and Target message, we can start defining the Mapping rules.
9.5)    Map the fields of  Source document  to the equivalent fields in  Target document .This can be achieved easily by locating the field in Target document and then Drag and Drop the   Source fields to the respective Target Fields.
        Save It.
9.6)    You can also Test your Mapping by selecting the 'Test Tab'.
9.7)    Fill in the values in the Idoc fields and click 'Start Transformation'. On the right hand side you will see Target Document populated with the appropriate Values.
10).     Create an Interface Mapping.
10.1)   In the left hand Frame  expand “Mapping objects”. Right Click on “Interface Mapping” and  Name it. You are in a Interface Mapping Editor .Assign the following References.
10.2)   Source interface : Your Outbound Interface (The Source document(Rfc) interface).You can Choose” Search  for Integration Object”.
10.3)   Target interface:    Your Inbound Interface( The Target document interface).
        Then Select  'Read Interface' and Assign your  'Mapping Program' .
        Mapping Program: Your Message mapping.
        Then Save it.
11.)    Finally , in the left hand frame ,go to your change list and Activate it
           STEP 3: Directory
1)      From the Integration Builder page, select “Integration Directory”. This will launch the Java Web Start Application. Log with the User id and password from the  Integration Server.
        Create a Scenario Object
2).     The First Step is to create a Scenario Object
        This will serve as container for all your configuration work. Create and save a scenario object
3)      In the left hand frame you can see the created scenario object. Under that Object Expand the node “Service without Party” and right –click on “Business System”->Assign Business System
4)      In the wizard , leave the party name blank and then select  your own Business System. Uncheck the box ”Create Communication Channel Automatically”.This service (business system) represents the legacy system and Sap R/3 which will be exchanging the data.
5) .    Create a Communication Channel.
6).     Expand your service and right click on “Communication Channel”. Name your Communication Channel
        Here we need to configure the adapter.
    Since the Sender is 'RFC', Specify the following Parameters
         For the adapter type , use the F4 help  and select RFC.
         Specify “Sender” since the adapter will be  sending messages to XI
         Specify the following parameters.
         Transport Protocol: RFC
         Message Protocol:   RFC(RFC XML )
         Adapter Engine: Integration Server
         Adapter status: Active
         RFC Server Parameter:
         Application Server(Gateway):172.25.5.7
         Application Server Service(Gateway Service): sapgw00
         Program Id: Id of Registered server program ( it is case sensititve)
         And the adapter is configured. Save it
          Since the Receiver  is File , Specify the following Parameters
6.1       For the adapter type , use the F4 help  and select FILE.
6.2       Specify “Receiver” since the adapter will be  sending XML files from XI to the  FTP server.
6.3       Specify the following parameters.
          Transport Protocol: File Transport Protocol.(FTP)
          Message Protocol: File Content Conversion(since the xml files produce by XI need to be converted to text files)
          Adapter Engine: Integration Server
          For the File system access Parameters, enter the following
          Source Directory:Test
          File Name: Input.txt
6.4       For the FTP Connection Parameters, Specify the Following
          Server:172.25.5.240
          Port: 21(by default)
          Data Connection: Passive
          Connection security: None
          Connection Mode:  Permanently
          Transfer Mode: Binary
6.5       For Processing Parameters, Specify the following
          File construction mode: Add Time Stamp
          File Type: Binary
6.6       For Content Conversion Parameters, Specify the Following
          RecordSet Structure:
          Adapter Status: Active
          The receiver file adapter is now configured. Save your Communication Channel.
           Create an Receiver Determination.
7).       From the left frame Create a new “Receiver Determination” object. This is the main part of routing process, where you assign a receiver for your message.
7.1)      Select your sender service and interface.
          Sender:
          Party:  blank
          Service:  Sender service(Business system)
          Interface : Sender interface
7.2)      In the “Configured Receivers” area ,  choose the Service for the Target System.. Save your Receiver Determination
            Create an Interface Determination.
7.3)       Next create an “Interface Determination” object. Now that we have defined a receiver of message  ,we need to assign an Inbound interface and an Interface mapping
7.3.1)     In the Receiver Determination   you just created, have a look at the area “Configuration Overview for Receiver Determination”   at bottom of your screen and press Refresh  for that the Business system you assigned is displayed  in that area as well.
7.3.2)     In the column “Receiver(Partner/Service)” open the details by clicking the node .The Entry “Not defined” shows you that there is no interface determination present.
           Right click on the Entry “Not defined” and select “ New specific”,  in order to create a new interface determination object
7.3.3)     You are now in  the screen “Edit Interface Determination”. In the section “Configured Inbound Interfaces” select the Inbound Interface using F4 help Provided. You might need to choose ALL button for the interface to be shown.
           After choosing the Inbound Interface,  It is shown in the Interface Determination
7.3.4)     A mapping has to be specified .Use the F4 help next to Inbound Interface to select your Interface Mapping.
7.3.5)     When you are done ,  Save the Interface determination object.
8.)         Create a Sender Agreement.
           In the left hand frame , right click on “Sender Agreement” ->New
8.1)       Specify the following:
           Party: blank
           Service: Select your own Business system
           Interface: Outbound Interface
8.2)       In the screen “Edit Service Agreement” use F4 help for the Sender Communication channel field .Select your Communication channel .Save and close
9.)         Create a Receiver Agreement.
           Finally you will create a  'Receiver Agreement' .This will allow you to assign a Receiver Communication Channel to the receiver service/Interface you have chosen.
9.1)       Go back to the main screen for your receiver determination. In the area “Configuration Overview for Receiver Determination” at the bottom of your screen click Refresh.
9.2)       In the Column “Receiver Agreement(Communication Channel) “ right click and select “New Specific”.
           Specify the following:
           Party: blank
           Service: Select your own Business system
           Interface: Inbound Interface
9.3)       In the screen ”Edit Receiver Agreement” for the field Receiver Communication Channel use  the input help F4 and select your communication channel. Save and Close it
           Your Configuration is complete. Activate the objects.
To Configure the IDOC TO FILE SCENARIO,PROCEED AS FOLLOWS
STEP 1:ALE SETTINGS TO POST IDOC OUT OF SAP R/3
We need to do the following settings in XI
1)   Create an RFC Destination to the Sending System in transaction code (SM59)
a)   Choose create
b)   Specify the name of the RFC destination
c)   Select connection type as 3 and save
d)   In the technical settings tab enter the details SAP SID/URL and system number#
e)   Enter the Gateway host as same details above SID/URL
f)   Gateway service is 3300+system number#
g)   In the Logon /Security tab, enter the client user & Password details of Destination system
h) Test the connection and remote logon.Both should be succesful
2) Create Port Using Transaction Code  IDX1
a)   Select create new button
b)   Enter the port name as SAP+SID (The starting char should be SAP)
c)   Enter the destination client
d)   Enter the RFC Destination created in SAP R/3 towards other system
e)   Save
3) Load Meta Data for IDOC Using transaction Using Transaction (IDX2)
a)  Create new
b)  IDOC Message Type
c)  Enter port created in IDX1
                    SETTINGS IN SAP R/3
     We need to do the following settings in R/3
     Logon to Sap R/3 System
1)   Create an RFC Destination to XI in transaction code  (SM59)
a)   Choose create
b)   Specify the name of the RFC destination
c)   Select connection type as 3 and save
d)   In the technical settings tab enter the details SAP SID/URL and system number#
e)   Enter the Gateway host as same details above SID/URL
f)   Gateway service is 3300+system number#
g)   In the Logon /Security tab, enter the client user & Password details of Destination system
h)   Test the connection and remote logon.Both must be succesful
2)   Create communication Port for Idoc processing Using Transaction(We21)
a)   First Select Transactional RFC and then click create button
b)   Enter the destination port name as SAP+SID (The starting char should be SAP)
d)   Enter the RFC Destination created in SAP R/3 towards other system.
e)   Save
3)   Create Partner Profile with Outbound Parameters (WE20)
a)   Create New
b)   Create the Partner no. name as same the logical system name of the destination system
c)   Select Partner type LS
d)   Enter details for Type: US/USER, Agent, and Lang
     Then Save
e)   Select Partner no. and LS which were create above
f)   Now we have to give some Outbound Parameters.So click on ADD TO Create Outbound Parameter
g)   Select Message type
h)   Double click on Message Type and Then Enter the details  for Receiving port, Pack size=1 and Basic type
I)   save
4)   In Transaction SALE, Create Logical System
a).  Go to Basic Settings-> First Define logical systems
     and then assign logical systems
b)   Double click on Define the logical systems
c)   Give data for your Logicaal System and Name
d)   Now click on Save.Here one window may appear just click on Continue.Now the Logical System name is ready
e)   Assign the logical system name to the client
5)   Create Customer Distribution model in the transaction code BD64
1)   Click on the Create modal View button and enter the short text, Technical name etc as shown below
2)   Now select the created model view and click on Add message type button .A pop up box appears, enter Sending system, receiving system and message type
3)   Save the Distribution model
    Generate Partner Profiles
Click on Menu Item ‘Generate Partner Profiles’
    It leads to the next transaction where in the selection screen you have to provide Model view name, Partner System logical system and execute
    Then, you will be intimated about the partners, port creation, and outbound parameters creation
4)   Distribute Customer Distribution Model
    In the menu item  GO to Edit->Modal View-> ‘Distribute’ to the destination client
    Popup window appears ,press Enter
You will be intimated about the the Modal View Distributed
             Step2:Repository
1)       From the Integration Builder page, select “Integration Repository”. This will launch the Java Web Start Application. Log with the User id and password from the  Integration Server
2)       Choose Tools->Transfer from System Landscape Directory->Import Software Component Versions
         From the list of Software Component Versions, Choose your own software component version .Click Import.
3)       On the left hand side frame ,software components will appear .Select your own software component. Open your own software component. Double click on this  software component. A screen will appear .Switch to display mode. After doing this first add  a namespace under Namespaces.
         Your NameSpace is  urn:idoctofile
4)       Then choose the Radio Button ->Import of RFC AND IDOC interfaces from SAP systems permitted
         After this specify the connection parameters to the R/3 system:
4.1)     System  :sapfox
4.2)     Client  :800
         Then Save it. The new namespace will be visible under software component version node in the left frame.
         Under the namespace node,  you will find the section Imported Objects. Right click on it and choose Import of sap objects. A wizard will display. In the wizard provide the following details.
4.3)     Application server:172.25.5.7
4.4)     System number:00
4.5)     User name: developer
4.6)     Password: Password of Sap R/3 system.
         Then click continue .You will find IDOC node. Click on this node and select the   Idoc  which is to be imported from R/3. Click Finish to start the Import. Close the wizard. After doing this the    Idoc will be available into XI as Message types. So no need to create any  Idoc Structure. We need to create a structure for file only.
5).      Under your namespace in the left frame, expand the node “Interface objects”. You will find a node “DATA TYPES”
6)        Create new data types.
6.1)      Right click on “Data types” and select “New”.
           Your Data Type is :dt_file
          In the data type Editor ,Create a structure having Elements of type String  ,  integer,  Boolean , Float etc as per the requirement.
          Save the object.
6.2)      The Import function for XSD  files enables you to upload message definitions from external sources. The object type “External Definition” is a container to make external definitions available in the Integration Repository.. While Importing the XSD files from “External Definition
          no need to create Data types. They are imported directly as Message types.
6.3)      To do so, In the left hand frame  Under  ” Interface objects” Create a new object of type “External Definition” and give name to it.
          Select the following.
6.3.1)    Category: XSD.
6.3.2)    Messages: From All Available Global Elements.
6.3.3)    File:
          Once the XSD is imported, click on “Message” tab , You should be able to see 2 messages(Request and Response)
7).      Create a new Message  Type.
7.1)     In the left hand frame under “Interface objects”, right click on the “Message types” and select new.
7.2)     Give a suitable name to the Message type.(MT_ messagetype).
7.3)     For the section “Data type used” you can go to input help (F4) or Search help provided and choose your data type (DT_datatype) from there.
         Save it.
8).     Create a Message interface
8.1)    In the left hand frame under “Interface objects”, right click on the “Message Interface” and select new and name(MI_ messageinterface) it
8.2).   The interface Should be  Inbound  and mode should be Asynchronous  .It should reference your Message type(Use F4 or Search help).
        Save it.
9) .    Create a graphical mapping  between the target document and the sender .
9.1)    In the left hand frame ,expand “Mapping objects”. Right click on “Message mapping” and name it.You are now in a graphical editor.The Source message is on left, the Target message is on right.
9.2)    As Source message select  your own Idoc .You can choose “Search  for Integration Object”.As a reminder you can find your Idoc or Rfc under Software Component-  >     Namespace->Imported Objects.
9.3)    As Target Message you can choose your Message type  .Choose “Search  for Integration Object”.
9.4)    Now that we have defined the  Source and Target message, we can start defining the Mapping rules.
9.5)    Map the fields of  Source document  to the equivalent fields in  Target document .This can be achieved easily by locating the field in Target document and then Drag and Drop the   Source fields to the respective Target Fields.
        Save It.
9.6)    You can also Test your Mapping by selecting the 'Test Tab'.
9.7)    Fill in the values in the Idoc fields and click 'Start Transformation'. On the right hand side you will see Target Document populated with the appropriate Values.
10).     Create an Interface Mapping.
10.1)   In the left hand Frame  expand “Mapping objects”. Right Click on “Interface Mapping” and  Name it. You are in a Interface Mapping Editor .Assign the following References.
10.2)   Source interface : Your Outbound Interface (The Source document(Idoc) interface).You can Choose” Search  for Integration Object”.
10.3)   Target interface:    Your Inbound Interface( The Target document interface).
        Then Select  'Read Interface' and Assign your  'Mapping Program' .
        Mapping Program: Your Message mapping.
        Then Save it.
11.)    Finally , in the left hand frame ,go to your change list and Activate it
           STEP 3: Directory
1)      From the Integration Builder page, select “Integration Directory”. This will launch the Java Web Start Application. Log with the User id and password from the  Integration Server.
        Create a Scenario Object
2).     The First Step is to create a Scenario Object
        This will serve as container for all your configuration work. Create and save a scenario object
3)      In the left hand frame you can see the created scenario object. Under that Object Expand the node “Service without Party” and right –click on “Business System”->Assign Business System
4)      In the wizard , leave the party name blank and then select  your own Business System. Uncheck the box ”Create Communication Channel Automatically”.This service (business system) represents the legacy system and Sap R/3 which will be exchanging the data.
5) .    Create a Communication Channel.
6).     Expand your service and right click on “Communication Channel”. Name your Communication Channel
        Here we need to configure the adapter.
     Since The Sender is IDOC , then there is no need of Sender communication channel and Sender Agreement.
          For the Receiver, Specify the following Parameters
6.1       For the adapter type , use the F4 help  and select FILE.
6.2       Specify “Receiver” since the adapter will be  sending XML files from XI to the  FTP server.
6.3       Specify the following parameters.
          Transport Protocol: File Transport Protocol.(FTP)
          Message Protocol: File Content Conversion(since the xml file produce by XI need to be converted to text file)
          Adapter Engine: Integration Server
          For the File system access Parameters, enter the following
          Source Directory:Test
          File Name: Input.txt
6.4       For the FTP Connection Parameters, Specify the Following
          Server: 172.25.5.240
          Port: 21(by default)
          Data Connection: Passive
          Connection security: None
          Connection Mode:  Permanently
          Transfer Mode: Binary
6.5       For Processing Parameters, Specify the following
          File construction mode: Add Time Stamp
          File Type: Binary
6.6       For Content Conversion Parameters, Specify the Following
          RecordSet Structure:
          Adapter Status: Active
          The receiver file adapter is now configured. Save your Communication Channel.
           Create an Receiver Determination.
7).       From the left frame Create a new “Receiver Determination” object. This is the main part of routing process, where you assign a receiver for your message.
7.1)      Select your sender service and interface.
          Sender:
          Party:  blank
          Service:  Sender service(Business system)
          Interface : Sender interface
7.2)      In the “Configured Receivers” area ,  choose the Service for the Target System.. Save your Receiver Determination
            Create an Interface Determination.
7.3)       Next create an “Interface Determination” object. Now that we have defined a receiver of message  ,we need to assign an Inbound interface and an Interface mapping
7.3.1)     In the Receiver Determination   you just created, have a look at the area “Configuration Overview for Receiver Determination”   at bottom of your screen and press Refresh  for that the Business system you assigned is displayed  in that area as well.
7.3.2)     In the column “Receiver(Partner/Service)” open the details by clicking the node .The Entry “Not defined” shows you that there is no interface determination present.
           Right click on the Entry “Not defined” and select “ New specific”,  in order to create a new interface determination object
7.3.3)     You are now in  the screen “Edit Interface Determination”. In the section “Configured Inbound Interfaces” select the Inbound Interface using F4 help Provided. You might need to choose ALL button for the interface to be shown.
           After choosing the Inbound Interface,  It is shown in the Interface Determination
7.3.4)     A mapping has to be specified .Use the F4 help next to Inbound Interface to select your Interface Mapping.
7.3.5)     When you are done ,  Save the Interface determination object.
8.)         Create a Sender Agreement.
           In the left hand frame , right click on “Sender Agreement” ->New
8.1)       Specify the following:
           Party: blank
           Service: Select your own Business system
           Interface: Outbound Interface
8.2)       In the screen “Edit Service Agreement” use F4 help for the Sender Communication channel field .Select your Communication channel .Save and close
9.)         Create a Receiver Agreement.
           Finally you will create a  'Receiver Agreement' .This will allow you to assign a Receiver Communication Channel to the receiver service/Interface you have chosen.
9.1)       Go back to the main screen for your receiver determination. In the area “Configuration Overview for Receiver Determination” at the bottom of your screen click Refresh.
9.2)       In the Column “Receiver Agreement(Communication Channel) “ right click and select “New Specific”.
           Specify the following:
           Party: blank
           Service: Select your own Business system
           Interface: Inbound Interface
9.3)       In the screen ”Edit Receiver Agreement” for the field Receiver Communication Channel use  the input help F4 and select your communication channel. Save and Close it
           Your Configuration is complete. Activate the objects.
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    message documents. RFC makes direct and synchronous calls of a program in
    the remote system. If the caller is an external program it will call an
    RFC-enabled function in R/3 and if the calling program is the R/3 system
    it will call an RFC-function in another R/3-system or it will call a
    non-R/3 program through a gateway-proxy (usually rfcexec.exe). BAPIs are
    a subset of the RFC-enabled function modules, especially designed as
    Application Programming Interface (API) to the SAP business object, or in
    other words: are function modules officially released by SAP to be called
    from external programs.
    IDocs are text encoded documents with a rigid structure that are used to
    exchange data between R/3 and a foreign system. Instead of calling a
    program in the destination system directly, the data is first packed into
    an IDoc and then sent to the receiving system, where it is analyzed and
    properly processed. Therefore an IDoc data exchange is always an
    asynchronous process. The significant difference between simple RFC-calls
    and IDoc data exchange is the fact, that every action performed on IDocs
    are protocolled by R/3 and IDocs can be reprocessed if an error occurred
    in one of the message steps.
    While IDocs have to be understood as a data exchange protocol, EDI and ALE
    are typical use cases for IDocs. R/3 uses IDocs for both EDI and ALE to
    deliver data to the receiving system. ALE is basically the scheduling
    mechanism that defines when and between which partners and what kind of
    data will be exchanged on a regular or event triggered basis. Such a
    set-up is called an ALE-scenario.
    Regards
    Sreeram.G.Reddy

  • Improvements regarding Infopackages and IDOCs during loads

    Hi Experts,
                    I have a questions regarding loading the data into cubes .. what improvements can we make regarding to infopackages and IDOCs.
    Any ideas would be appreciated.
    thks,
    Sunil.

    Hi ,
    1. Limit the amount of created data packages for each load between 1000 -1500 as described in below mentioned SAP OSS note:
    892513 - Consulting: Performance: Loading data, no of pkg, req size
    Note: 1000-1500 = sum of data packages over all data targets, i.e. with three targets 350-500 packages
    How to limit the amount of data packages for the delta load:
    Go to transaction RSA1  select your dedicated infopackage -- menue-- DataS. Default Data transfer --enter the max. nummber of data packages to be  created for each delta load.
    2. Global level :Use Transaction RSCUSTV6 for changing configuration setting for all the infopackages globally   :
       (i).Frequency with which status Idocs are sent : It means how many data-IDocs are described by one Info-IDoc.In simple terms after how many data idocs 1 info idocs to be sent .The larger the packet size for a data IDoc, the smaller you should set the frequency. By doing this, you make it possible to get information on the respective data load status in relatively short time periods when uploading data.You should choose a frequency between 5 and 10 but not greater than 20.
    (ii)Datapacket size (Number of Data Records per Package) The basic setting should be between 5000 and 20000 depending on how many data records you want to load
    .Recommendation :You should not divide up the quantity of data into too large a number of packets since this reduces performance when uploading. The number of data packets should not be more than 100 per loading process.
    (III) ROIDOCPRMS : In order to make the RSCUSTV6 settings work you also need to do the related setting in ROIDOCPRMS in source system .
    3. Increase the parallelization of the infopackage if possible
    Got to transaction SBIW  increase the amount of wp which can be used.
    Please read also OSS note:
    595251 - Performance of data mart: Deactivating tRFC sending in BW
    4.. Our Infopackage consists of 3 type of message types RSINFO , RSREQ , RSSEND etc. There is a standard program RSEOUT00 in the source system that is used to pushed IDOCS to OS layer .Therefore create variants for the above message type for this program   in the source system .Also create some Background job for this to be run after every 30 minutes .You should not increase the frequency more than this .
    Hope this helps .
    Regards
    Kamal
    Edited by: kamal mehta on Dec 25, 2011 1:10 PM

  • Problem in Import of RFC and IDoc interfaces

    hi,
    i am a beginner in XI. now am following the link given below.
    https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/e07dcaa0-a92b-2a10-3a96-b3d942bd1539
    Topic: A Step-by-Step Guide on IDoc-to-File Using Business Service in the XI Integration Directory
    i don't know how to Import S/W Component and IDoc structure.
    my doubt is what should i select from the populated list.
    plz help me.
    thanks in advance

    hi,
    Please follow below steps assuming that the Software component is properly created in SLD.
    1. open Integration Repository (IR)
    2. Goto ---> Tools -
    > Trasfer SWCV from SLD
    3. Select the Software Component from the pop-up list
    4. Press Import
    5. It will import the software component in IR
    6. Save it and activate.
    7. If its for SAP system then give RFC details in SWC
    8. Create Namespace in it and save and activate
    http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/9c/7a973ca83a4601e10000000a114084/content.htm
    Now it will be ready for further Development.
    For importing an idoc structure...
    go to imported objects and right click there and select import  iDOCs and there give your application system details.This is the way to import your IDOc structure.
    Thanks,
    Vijaya.

  • Regarding ALE and IDOC

    Iam an Infant as far as ABAP is concerned. I have some basic ABAP knowlegde and i know SAP scripts and smart forms. But no idea about data transfer techniques. I have one silly question :
    Is it possible to learn ALE and IDOC on a home PC. I mean can i practice them at home. I dont have any network access so i wanted to know can i practice at home on my personal system.
    Can my home PC behave as both sender and receiver system. If it is possible pls let me know how to go about it guys.
    I know this is a very very silly question, but as i said, iam still learning to crawl in ABAP. It will take some time before i walk.
    Thank You.

    Hi guys,
    I must thank every one of you for sending such quick and helpful responses. I bought the book "ALE, EDI and IDOC" from Aravind Nagpal and its a great book for beginner as well as for an expert. I have started practising ALE my PC by logging into 2 clients and it is working fine. I was able to send and receive the IDOC.
    Thank you again.
    This is a great forum,
    Cheers,
    Mahesh.
    Edited by: Mahesh Kumar on Jan 21, 2009 3:32 PM

  • Problem when calling the RFC and IDoc adapter at the same time

    Hi,
    I'm having a major slowdown problem with XI3.0 SP11.
    When I'm sending a message(IDoc) from R/3 into XI to get translated into an EDI document, I have no problems and it's very fast.  RFC calls are very fast too.
    Now, if I'm sending the same message and at the same time another call is done trough the RFC adapter, then the full XI environment hangs for several minutes.
    I did all recommended settings from the XI-SR1 install guide(Configuring the J2EE Engine) and tuning guide (XI Configuration Parameters)
    and I don't know what to do more?   At the Unix level, command TOP shows that dw.sap.XDV_DVEBMGS70 is taking all the CPU% available when both messages(IDoc and RFC) are sent to XI at the same time.
    Anybody have an idea what to do next?
    Rgds,
    Yves

    Did you check the dev_rfc logs ? Also check SM21 for any errors. Logon to the Target System and check SM50 transaction then you will know whats going on.
    regards
    Shravan

  • Some PI questions regarding RFC and  receiver determination

    If we import the design objects in one customer system from another customer system , and in the original system there is an imported RFC ,
    This RFC has been created in the new SAP customer system.
    My question is do we have to import the RFC again , as it is already in the imported design objecs.
    My second question is , di we need to create a receiver determination for the answe in a synchronous send step of the BPM ,
    Thanks

    My question is do we have to import the RFC again , as it is already in the imported design objecs
    Yes....the RFC/ IDOC should be imported from the system to/ from which you will send/ receive the data.
    If the RFC was in system1 earlier and now in system2.....then you have to delete the RFC imported from system1 (if it is not used) and then import it from system2
    My second question is , di we need to create a receiver determination for the answe in a synchronous send step of the
    BPM ,
    Irrespective of sync/ async send step.....you should create Receiver Determination....which will have BPM as sender and the TO_SYSTEM as receiver.....not separately for response....just once
    Regards,
    Abhishek.

  • RFC and Idoc scenarios

    Hi all,
       I need couple of links which explaing me how to do RFC to File(or vice versa) and also Idoc to File scenarios( or vice versa).

    Hi Sonia,
    partner profile:
    In partner profile we define the system which are going to communicate between themself and send data ... here we give some logical name for the system which are going to be partners in data communication.we set it using WE20
    http://help.sap.com/saphelp_46c/helpdata/en/dc/6b803343d711d1893e0000e8323c4f/frameset.htm
    https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/servlet/prt/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/4943f2b7-0a01-0010-37af-faff35b2f08c
    Regards,
    Ram
    Message was edited by:
            Rambadri Madhavarao

  • Regarding smartforms and idocs

    what is the ASN in ABAP?is this any file format?
    Can't we use an ALE IDOC technique with two different versions of SAP systems?

    what is the ASN in ABAP?is this any file format?
    Can't we use an ALE IDOC technique with two different versions of SAP systems?

  • RFC to IDOC

    Hi,
    My scenario is RFC to IDOC
    When the IDOC is received it triggers the ‘Create/change sales document’ program.
    for Create i have 1 Custom IDOC and for Change/deletion        i have another IDOC.
    The inbound IDOC should be able to handle Creation/Change and deletion.
    already i have imported RFC and IDOC's
    So, could you please confirm me once again...the procedure in IR and ID
    Regards,
    Yeswanth

    Hi,
    This may helps you...
    /people/ravikumar.allampallam/blog/2005/08/14/choose-the-right-adapter-to-integrate-with-sap-systems
    /people/michal.krawczyk2/blog/2005/03/29/configuring-the-sender-rfc-adapter--step-by-step
    /people/ravikumar.allampallam/blog/2005/03/14/abap-proxies-in-xiclient-proxy
    /people/vijaya.kumari2/blog/2006/01/26/how-do-you-activate-abap-proxies
    /people/vijaya.kumari2/blog/2006/01/26/how-do-you-activate-abap-proxies
    http://help.sap.com/saphelp_46c/helpdata/en/dc/6b803343d711d1893e0000e8323c4f/frameset.htm
    https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/servlet/prt/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/4943f2b7-0a01-0010-37af-faff35b2f08c
    For IDOC Scenarios you need to do the ALE Configuration First.For the ALE Configuration you can look into this Blog:
    /people/swaroopa.vishwanath/blog/2007/01/22/ale-configuration-for-pushing-idocs-from-sap-to-xi
    In this blog(/people/michal.krawczyk2/blog/2005/03/29/configuring-the-sender-rfc-adapter--step-by-step) Michal mentions about Gateway Service and Gateway Host/Server. How and where do I find this information. Can somebody clarify what it means. also in this blog /people/prateek.shah/blog/2005/06/08/introduction-to-idoc-xi-file-scenario-and-complete-walk-through-for-starters he talks about something about partner profile. What is this?
    Regards
    Aashish Sinha
    PS : reward points if helpful

  • RFC to IDOCs

    Hi Experts,
    I have a scenario for RFC -- XI -- IDOC
    In my XI dev. system already i have imported RFC and IDOC's
    I have 2 Custom IDOC's
    First IDOC is for Create
    Second IDOC is for Change/Delete
    Based on the condition i should select either one of the above IDOCs.
    So, How many Message Mappings shall i need to create or
    If i import both IDOCs at Receiver side and can i do the Mapping.
    Awaiting for your response and Reward points for helpful answers...
    Thanks & Regards,
    Ramana Kumar. A

    Thanks Varun,
    based on the condition here,
    field1 map with E1EDK03 (field: IDDAT) and the description here is, Fixed value = 001  set up in connection with the next field.
    Here i map constant 001 to E1EDK03 node
    Is this correct?
    Next Field here is DATUM and the desc. here is If  = `1´ then map date from field1 else if `blank`
    field2 map with E1EDK03 (field: IDDAT) and the description here is, Fixed value = 002  set up in connection with the next field.
    Here i map constant 002 to E1EDK03 node
    Is this correct?
    Next Field here is DATUM and the desc. here is If  = `1´ then map date from field2 else if `blank`
    Regards,
    Ramana.

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