ALE and LSMW ?

Dear Experts,
1.What is the different b/w ALE and LSMW ?
2. Can you explain the differents in Variant configuration scenario using both?
3.BD91,BD92 what are the usages in ALE?
Regards

Hi,
ALE:
Highly integrated and inter-dependent SAP and non-SAP systems require frequent communication, tight integration and (usually) high levels of data exchange. In order to achieve this interoperability, SAP has come up with the concept of ALE (Application Linking and Enabling).
The idea behind ALE is to provide a more rigid integration service while allowing a high degree of independence to the individual SAP. Manage of business information across SAP and non-SAP systems. Applications are integrated by using synchronous and asynchronous communication without implementing a central database.
LSMW:
LSMW an abbreviation for Legacy System Migration Workbench is a tool in SAP which is used to migrate Legacy data into SAP. It is a very important tool and easy to learn and master it. LSMW has a recording tool which can record the transaction and the fields to be uploaded. Thus upload of master data and transaction data is made very simple in this tool. You can use this tools in almost all modules for upload of master data and too some extent transaction data also.
Thus in FI you can upload the following master data through this: Vendors, Customers, General Ledger, Asset master, Bank Master. You can upload Transaction balance through this i.e. an FI document.
In CO you can upload the following master data: Cost element, Cost center, Profit center, Activity types, Internal orders, Statistical key figures.
In other modules likewise you can upload other sets of master data.
for your reference:
http://www.sapdb.info/quick-reference-guide-on-lsmw/
Release strategy transport:
BD91 - SAP Menu > Tools > ALE > Master Data Distribution > Logistics > Classification > Characteristic > Send
BD91: for sending Characteristics Master
BD92 - SAP Menu > Tools > ALE > Master Data Distribution > Logistics > Classification > Class > Send
BD92: for sending Class Master.

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ALE or LSMW

Hi All,
My requirement is to move Organization Management data(infotypes 1000,1001) from one SAP system to another SAP system, can i use ALE concept for the same? If yes, what advantages can i have over LSMW? which is the better approach? What are the advantagaes of using LSMW over BDC? Rememeber, that i have huge amount of data(around 30k)

Hai Ravi
check the following Links
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/ale.pdf
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/ale2.pdf
http://www.sapgenie.com/sapedi/idoc_abap.htm
ALE and IDOCs
iDocs
IDOCs !!!!!! need your help
idocs
ALE, EDI and IDOCS
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2004/helpdata/en/dc/6b835943d711d1893e0000e8323c4f/content.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/sapgenie/docs/ale_scenario_development_procedure.doc
http://edocs.bea.com/elink/adapter/r3/userhtm/ale.htm#1008419
http://www.netweaverguru.com/EDI/HTML/IDocBook.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/sapedi/index.htm
Sending System(Outbound ALE Process)
Tcode SALE ? for
a) Define Logical System
b) Assign Client to Logical System
Tcode SM59-RFC Destination
Tcode BD64 ? Create Model View
Tcode BD82 ? Generate partner Profiles & Create Ports
Tcode BD64 ? Distribute the Model view
Message Type MATMAS
Tcode BD10 ? Send Material Data
Tcode WE05 ? Idoc List for watching any Errors
Receiving System(Inbound ALE )
Tcode SALE ? for
a) Define Logical System
b) Assign Client to Logical System
Tcode SM59-RFC Destination
Tcode BD64 ? Check for Model view whether it has distributed or not
Tcode BD82 -- Generate partner Profiles & Create Ports
Tcode BD11 Getting Material Data
Tcode WE05 ? Idoc List for inbound status codes
ALE IDOC Steps
Sending System(Outbound ALE Process)
Tcode SALE ?3 for
a) Define Logical System
b) Assign Client to Logical System
Tcode SM59-RFC Destination
Tcode BD64 !V Create Model View
Tcode BD82 !V Generate partner Profiles & Create Ports
Tcode BD64 !V Distribute the Model view
This is Receiving system Settings
Receiving System(Inbound ALE )
Tcode SALE ?3 for
a) Define Logical System
b) Assign Client to Logical System
Tcode SM59-RFC Destination
Tcode BD64 !V Check for Model view whether it has distributed or not
Tcode BD82 -- Generate partner Profiles & Create Ports
Tcode BD11 Getting Material Data
Tcode WE05 !V Idoc List for inbound status codes
Message Type MATMAS
Tcode BD10 !V Send Material Data
Tcode WE05 !V Idoc List for watching any Errors
1)a Goto Tcode SALE
Click on Sending & Receiving Systems-->Select Logical Systems
Here Define Logical Systems---> Click on Execute Button
go for new entries
1) System Name : ERP000
Description : Sending System
2) System Name : ERP800
Description : Receiving System
press Enter & Save
it will ask Request
if you want new request create new Request orpress continue for transfering the objects
B) goto Tcode SALE
Select Assign Client to Logical Systems-->Execute
000--> Double click on this
Give the following Information
Client : ERP 000
City :
Logical System
Currency
Client role
Save this Data
Step 2) For RFC Creation
Goto Tcode SM59-->Select R/3 Connects
Click on Create Button
RFC Destination Name should be same as partner's logical system name and case sensitive to create the ports automatically while generating the partner profiles
give the information for required fields
RFC Destination : ERP800
Connection type: 3
Description
Target Host : ERP000
System No:000
lan : EN
Client : 800
User : Login User Name
Password:
save this & Test it & RemortLogin
3)
Goto Tcode BD64 -- click on Change mode button
click on create moduleview
short text : xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Technical Neme : MODEL_ALV
save this & Press ok
select your just created modelview Name :'MODEL_ALV'.
goto add message type
Model Name : MODEL_ALV
sender : ERP000
Receiver : ERP800
Message type :MATMAS
save & Press Enter
4) Goto Tcode BD82
Give Model View : MODEL_ALV
Partner system : ERP800
execute this by press F8 Button
it will gives you sending system port No :A000000015(Like)
5) Goto Tcode BD64
seelct the modelview
goto >edit>modelview-->distribute
press ok & Press enter
6)goto Tcode : BD10 for Material sending
Material : mat_001
Message Type : MATMAS
Logical System : ERP800
and Execute
7)goto Tcode : BD11 for Material Receiving
Material : mat_001
Message Type : MATMAS
and Execute --> 1 request idoc created for message type Matmas
press enter
Here Master Idoc set for Messge type MATMAS-->press Enter
1 Communication Idoc generated for Message Type
this is your IDOC
Change Pointers
I know how to change the description of a material using ALE Change Pointers.
I will give the following few steps
1) Tcode BD61---> check the change pointers activated check box
        save and goback.
2) Tcode BD50---> check the MATMAS check box save and comeback.
3) Tcode BD51---> goto IDOC_INPUT_MATMAS01 select the checkbox save and comeback.
4) Tcode BD52---> give message type : matmas press ok button.
   select all what ever you want and delete remaining fields.
   save & come back.
5) 5) go to Tcode MM02 select one material and try to change the description and save it
   it will effects the target systems material desciption will also changes
6) goto Tcode SE38 give program Name is : RBDMIDOC and Execute
   give Message type : MATMAS and Executte
Mark Helpful answers
Thanks & reagdrs
Sreenivasulu P

Bdc and lsmw

Hi All,
I am presuming that both bdc's and lsmw are being used for data migration. if this is right then when would someone prefer bdc over lsmw or vice versa. if my assumption is wrong then tell me for what specifications we use lsmw and for what specs we use a bdc.

Hi,
"The Data Transfer Workbench (or DX Workbench, transaction SXDA) is an integrated SAP tool that supports data transfer and analysis. It
does not have the built-in features for mapping for source structures to target structures, but it will allow you to integrate Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) objects as processing tasks within a run definition. The DX workbench has many features for creating
test data and performing data migrations - for example, logging of data migration runs.
However, if you need to map or convert data, you should use the LSMW. Or, you can integrate
your LSMW objects as task within a more user-friendly data migration run, in which the LSMW
project steps "Read data", "Convert data," and "Start IDoc processing" are automated
and use the features of both tools. If you donot need logging and automated data migration
runs, you can perform your data migration without the DX Workbench."
The following was taken at this site :
http://www.info-sun.com/docs/wp_sapinter.pdf
Batch Data Communication (BDC) is the oldest batch interfacing technique that SAP provided since the early versions of R/3. BDC is not a
typical integration tool, in the sense that, it can be only be used for uploading data into R/3 and so it is not bi-directional.
BDC works on the principle of simulating user input for transactional screen, via an ABAP program. Typically the input comes in the form
of a flat file. The ABAP program reads this file and formats the input data screen by screen into an internal table (BDCDATA). The
transaction is then started using this internal table as the input and executed in the background.
In Call Transaction, the transactions are triggered at the time of processing itself and so the ABAP program must do the error handling.
It can also be used for real-time interfaces and custom error handling & logging features. Whereas in Batch Input Sessions, the ABAP
program creates a session with all the transactional data, and this session can be viewed, scheduled and processed (using
Transaction SM35) at a later time. The latter technique has a built-in error processing mechanism too.
Batch Input (BI) programs still use the classical BDC approach but doesnt require an ABAP program to be written to format the
BDCDATA. The user has to format the data using predefined structures and store it in a flat file. The BI program then reads this and
invokes the transaction mentioned in the header record of the file.
Direct Input (DI) programs work exactly similar to BI programs. But the only difference is, instead of processing screens they validate
fields and directly load the data into tables using standard function modules. For this reason, DI programs are much faster (RMDATIND - Material Master DI program works at least 5 times faster) than the BDC counterpart and so ideally suited for loading large volume data. DI programs are
not available for all application areas.
Remote Function Call (RFC) in SAP R/3 is based on UNIXs Remote Procedure Call (RPC). RFC enables the real-time link between different R/3 instances and can connect SAP to Non-SAP systems. With Remote Function Call, both inbound (RFCServer) and outbound (RFCClient) interfaces are possible.
SAP also provides a toolkit called RFC API for non-SAP systems to interact with SAPs Function modules remotely.
RFC is a very powerful tool for interfacing with SAP system in real time. Most other interfacing techniques like ALE, EDI, BAPI etc are
inherently based on the RFC technology.
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the industry standard format for exchanging Business data. SAP uses a neutral format called Intermediate Document
(IDoc) for communicating EDI & ALE messages.
The IDoc interface contains data structures and processing logic for each of the business transaction. These are grouped as Message
Types. The external EDI Server is responsible for receiving the EDI messages sent by the trading partners. These EDI messages are then
mapped onto the IDoc structure fields and stored in the IDoc interface layer by SAP.
EDI/IDoc supports both inbound and outbound interfaces. The IDocs received through the EDI Server can be configured to automatically get
processed, or can be stored in the IDoc interface layer for a future manual or scheduled processing. The IDoc interface layer also has a powerful error
handling, reporting, monitoring and reprocessingmechanism built into it (Transaction WEDI). IDoc is also tightly integrated with the WorkFlow system
of SAP for initiating other business tasks upon receiving/sending EDI messages.
The IDoc interface can be employed for non-SAP applications to load or extract data from SAP system. But typically, EDI / IDoc is engaged when
SAP system is to be integrated with any of its business partners (Customers, Suppliers and other partners) for carrying out standard business
transactions (like Create Sales orders, Sending Purchase orders to Suppliers, etc).
Application Link Enabling (ALE) is a middleware tool, which is part of SAPs Business framework Architecture (BFA). ALE can effectively be used
for loosely coupled Asynchronous communication between SAP systems and with non-SAP systems. ALE is based on the distributed processing
architecture and hence integrates applications with the local database rather than centralized one. ALE messages are based on the Intermediate
Document (IDoc) format, similar to the EDI counterpart. Though ALE can be used to interface with non-SAP systems, usually it is used to
distribute Master & Transactional data between SAP R/3 instances.
The ALE distribution can be based on,
Business APIs
IDoc Message Types"
Business API (BAPI) is the most important component of SAP Business Framework. BAPI enables SAP and third party applications to interact and integrate
with each other at the Business Object / Process level.

Diff b/w BDC and LSMW

hi
i want know what is the difference between BDC and LSMW and which is best also tell me BDC and LSMW using for which type data (like master or transactional data)
thanka in advance
deepak

Hi deepak,
LSMW and BDC are vastly different.
BDC (Batch Data Communication) is a technology used for data transfer. it is meant for transferring data thru SAP transactions itself. when u use BDC for data transfer, the sequence of steps is the same as when u use standard sap transaction screens for data upload. the only difference is that u can use different options for foreground/background processing.
LSMW on the other hand is a tool that helps migrate data from a legacy system (non-sap system ) to SAP system. it offers u various options to use either batch input, direct input, BAPIs or idocs. it involves a series of some 17-18 steps to migrate data.
BDC:
Batch Data Communication (BDC) is the process of transferring data from one SAP System to another SAP system or from a non-SAP system to SAP System.
Features :
BDC is an automatic procedure.
This method is used to transfer large amount of data that is available in electronic medium.
BDC can be used primarily when installing the SAP system and when transferring data from a legacy system (external system).
BDC uses normal transaction codes to transfer data.
Types of BDC :
CLASSICAL BATCH INPUT (Session Method)
CALL TRANSACTION
BATCH INPUT METHOD:
This method is also called as CLASSICAL METHOD.
Features:
Asynchronous processing.
Synchronous Processing in database update.
Transfer data for more than one transaction.
Batch input processing log will be generated.
During processing, no transaction is started until the previous transaction has been written to the database.
CALL TRANSACTION METHOD :
This is another method to transfer data from the legacy system.
Features:
Synchronous processing. The system performs a database commit immediately before and after the CALL TRANSACTION USING statement.
Updating the database can be either synchronous or asynchronous. The program specifies the update type.
Transfer data for a single transaction.
Transfers data for a sequence of dialog screens.
No batch input processing log is generated.
For BDC:
http://myweb.dal.ca/hchinni/sap/bdc_home.htm
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/wiki?path=/display/home/bdc&
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/learning-bdc-programming.htm
http://www.sapdevelopment.co.uk/bdc/bdchome.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/difference-between-batch-input-and-call-transaction-in-bdc.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/69/c250684ba111d189750000e8322d00/frameset.htm
http://www.sapbrain.com/TUTORIALS/TECHNICAL/BDC_tutorial.html
LSMW:
The LSM Workbench is an R/3-based tool that supports You when transferring data from non-SAP systems ("Legacy Systems") to R/3 once or periodically.
The tool supports conversion of data of the legacy system in a convenient way. The data can then be imported into the R/3 system via batch input, direct input, BAPIs or IDocs.
Furthermore, the LSM Workbench provides a recording function that allows to generate a "data migration object" in an entry or change transaction.
The main advantages of the LSM Workbench:
Part of R/3 and thus independent of individual platforms
A variety of technical possibilities of data conversion:
Data consistency due to standard import techniques:
Batch input
Direct input
BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces)
IDocs (Intermediate Documents)
The import technique to be used in an individual case depends on the business object.
Generation of the conversion program on the basis of defined rules
Clear interactive process guide
Interface for data in spreadsheet format
Creation of data migration objects on the basis of recorded transactions
Charge-free for SAP customers and SAP partners
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04s/helpdata/en/87/f3ae74e68111d1b3ff006094b944c8/content.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/sap-data-migration.htm
http://www.scmexpertonline.com/downloads/SCM_LSMW_StepsOnWeb.doc
http://allsaplinks.com/lsmw.html
http://myweb.dal.ca/hchinni/sap/lsmw_home.htm

In LSMW, what is diff between LSMW-BAPI and LSMW-IDOC

hello all
In LSMW, what is diff between LSMW-BAPI and LSMW-IDOC

Hi Swamy,
The differences between IDoc and BAPI are as follows:
IDOC
IDocs are text encoded documents with a rigid structure that are used to exchange data between R/3 and a foreign system.
Idocs are processed asynchronously and no information whatsoever is returned to the client.
The target system need not be always online. The IDOC would be created and would send the IDOC once the target system is available (tRFC concept). Hence supports guaranteed delivery.
With asynchronous links the sub-process on the client can be finished even if the communication line or the server is not available. In this case the message is stored in the database and the communication can be done later.
The disadvantage of asynchronous links is that the sub-process on the server cannot return information to the calling sub-process on the client. A special way for sending information back to the client is required. In addition, a special error handling mechanism is required to handle errors on the receiving side.
IDOCs may be more changeable from release to release.
IDOCs are poorly documented.
BAPI
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.
BAPIs are called synchronously and (usually) return information.
For BAPIs the client code needs to do the appropriate error handling.
Problems with synchronous links occur if the communication line or the server is temporarily not available. If this happens, the sub-process on the client cannot be finished (otherwise there would be data inconsistencies).
Synchronous links have the advantage that the sub-process on the server can return values to the sub-process on the client that has started the link.
BAPIs are not totally immune to upgrades.
BAPIs are reasonably well documented.
Reward points if useful.
Best Regards,
Sekhar

How to start with ALE and Idocs

Hi,
I want to start with ALE/Idocs, Could you please guide me from where should I get the docs for that.
A lot of thanks in Advance

Hi Nitin ,
Pls go through the book by Arvind Nagpal , one of the best books that no one should miss.
Have a look at this site as well
http://www.riyaz.net/blog/beginners-guide-to-ale-and-idocs-part-iii/
Check this thread, where you have step by step creation of IDOCs:
idocs
Check these links, where you get the complete information on IDOCs:
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/0b/2a60bb507d11d18ee90000e8366fc2/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/78/217da751ce11d189570000e829fbbd/frameset.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/sapedi/index.htm
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/ale.pdf
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/ale2.pdf
Regards,
Vvieks

'Create' Push button is not working in BDC and LSMW while uploading G/L master data

Hello Experts:
I am facing the following problem:
While uploading G/L master data with the BDC program, 'create' push button is not working even after executing following lines.
PERFORM BDC_DYNPRO      USING 'SAPLGL_ACCOUNT_MASTER_MAINTAIN' '2001'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'BDC_OKCODE'
                               '=ACC_CRE'.
Create G/L account screen is not coming in BDC. Please suggest me what to do.
Thanks !!

Re: 'Create' Push button is not working in BDC and LSMW while uploading G/L master data
Re: 'Create' Push button is not working in BDC and LSMW while uploading G/L master data
Hi Glen Anthony
Thank you for the reply Glen Anthony please take a look at the following code.
REPORT ZFI_BDC_FS00
        NO STANDARD PAGE HEADING LINE-SIZE 255.
*INCLUDE BDCRECX1.
TYPES : BEGIN OF STR,
   BUKRS TYPE GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_KEY-BUKRS,        "Company Code
   SAKNR TYPE GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_KEY-SAKNR,        "G/L Account Number
   KTOKS TYPE GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_COA-KTOKS,        "G/L Account Group
   XPLACCT TYPE GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_COA-XPLACCT,    "P&L statement account
   XBILK TYPE GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_COA-XBILK,        "Indicator: Account is a balance sheet account?
   TXT20_ML TYPE GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_COA-TXT20_ML, "G/L account short text
   TXT50_ML TYPE GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_COA-TXT50_ML, "G/L account short text
   WAERS TYPE GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_CCODE-WAERS,      "Account currency
   XSALH TYPE GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_CCODE-XSALH,      "Indicator: Only Manage Balances in Local Currency
   MWSKZ TYPE GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_CCODE-MWSKZ,      "Tax Category in Account Master Record
   XMWNO TYPE GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_CCODE-XMWNO,      "Indicator: Tax code is not a required field
   MITKZ TYPE GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_CCODE-MITKZ,      "Account is reconciliation account
   XOPVW TYPE GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_CCODE-XOPVW,      "Indicator: Open item management?
   XKRES TYPE GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_CCODE-XKRES,      "Indicator: Can Line Items Be Displayed by Account?
   ZUAWA TYPE GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_CCODE-ZUAWA,      "Key for sorting according to assignment numbers
   FSTAG TYPE GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_CCODE-FSTAG,      "Field status group
   XINTB TYPE GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_CCODE-XINTB,      "Indicator: Is account only posted to automatically?
   END OF STR.
DATA : ITAB TYPE TABLE OF STR WITH HEADER LINE,
        IT_BDCDATA TYPE TABLE OF BDCDATA WITH HEADER LINE,
        TXT(4096) TYPE C OCCURS 0,
        MSG TYPE STRING,
        COUNT(5) TYPE N.
SELECTION-SCREEN : BEGIN OF BLOCK B1 WITH FRAME TITLE TEXT-001.
   PARAMETERS : MY_FILE TYPE RLGRAP-FILENAME.
SELECTION-SCREEN : END OF BLOCK B1.
AT SELECTION-SCREEN ON VALUE-REQUEST FOR MY_FILE.
CALL FUNCTION 'F4_FILENAME'
EXPORTING
    PROGRAM_NAME        = SYST-CPROG
    DYNPRO_NUMBER       = SYST-DYNNR
*   FIELD_NAME          = ' '
IMPORTING
    FILE_NAME           = MY_FILE
CALL FUNCTION 'TEXT_CONVERT_XLS_TO_SAP'
   EXPORTING
*   I_FIELD_SEPERATOR          =
*   I_LINE_HEADER              =
     I_TAB_RAW_DATA             = TXT
     I_FILENAME                 = MY_FILE
   TABLES
     I_TAB_CONVERTED_DATA       = ITAB[]
EXCEPTIONS
    CONVERSION_FAILED          = 1
    OTHERS                     = 2
IF SY-SUBRC <> 0.
* IMPLEMENT SUITABLE ERROR HANDLING HERE
ENDIF.
START-OF-SELECTION.
COUNT = 0.
LOOP AT ITAB.
*PERFORM OPEN_GROUP.
REFRESH IT_BDCDATA.
PERFORM BDC_DYNPRO      USING 'SAPLGL_ACCOUNT_MASTER_MAINTAIN' '2001'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'BDC_CURSOR'
                               'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_KEY-BUKRS'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'BDC_OKCODE'
                               '=ACC_CRE'.
*PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'BDC_CURSOR'
*                              'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_KEY-BUKRS'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_KEY-SAKNR'
                               ITAB-SAKNR. "'5'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_KEY-BUKRS'
                               ITAB-BUKRS. "'TATA'.
PERFORM BDC_DYNPRO      USING 'SAPLGL_ACCOUNT_MASTER_MAINTAIN' '2001'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'BDC_OKCODE'
                               '=2102_GROUP'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'BDC_CURSOR'
                               'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_COA-KTOKS'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_COA-KTOKS'
                               ITAB-KTOKS. "'GL'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_COA-XPLACCT'
                               ITAB-XPLACCT. "'X'.
PERFORM BDC_DYNPRO      USING 'SAPLGL_ACCOUNT_MASTER_MAINTAIN' '2001'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'BDC_OKCODE'
                               '=2102_BS_PL'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'BDC_CURSOR'
                               'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_COA-XBILK'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_COA-KTOKS'
                               ITAB-KTOKS. "'GL'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_COA-XPLACCT'
                               ITAB-XPLACCT. "''.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_COA-XBILK'
                               ITAB-XBILK. "'X'.
PERFORM BDC_DYNPRO      USING 'SAPLGL_ACCOUNT_MASTER_MAINTAIN' '2001'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'BDC_OKCODE'
                               '=TAB02'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_COA-KTOKS'
                               ITAB-KTOKS. "'GL'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_COA-XBILK'
                               ITAB-XBILK. "'X'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'BDC_CURSOR'
                               'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_COA-TXT50_ML'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_COA-TXT20_ML'
                               ITAB-TXT20_ML. "'G/L ACCOUNT'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_COA-TXT50_ML'
                               ITAB-TXT50_ML. "'G/L ACCOUNT'.
PERFORM BDC_DYNPRO      USING 'SAPLGL_ACCOUNT_MASTER_MAINTAIN' '2001'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'BDC_OKCODE'
                               '=TAB03'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_CCODE-WAERS'
                               ITAB-WAERS. "'INR'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_CCODE-XSALH'
                               ITAB-XSALH. "'X'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_CCODE-MWSKZ'
                               ITAB-MWSKZ. "'*'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_CCODE-XMWNO'
                               ITAB-XMWNO. "'X'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_CCODE-MITKZ'
                               ITAB-MITKZ. "''.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'BDC_CURSOR'
                               'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_CCODE-ZUAWA'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_CCODE-XOPVW'
                               ITAB-XOPVW. "'X'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_CCODE-XKRES'
                               ITAB-XKRES. "'X'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_CCODE-ZUAWA'
                               ITAB-ZUAWA. "'1'.
PERFORM BDC_DYNPRO      USING 'SAPLGL_ACCOUNT_MASTER_MAINTAIN' '2001'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'BDC_OKCODE'
                               '=SAVE'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'BDC_CURSOR'
                               'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_CCODE-XINTB'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_CCODE-FSTAG'
                               ITAB-FSTAG. "'G019'.
PERFORM BDC_FIELD       USING 'GLACCOUNT_SCREEN_CCODE-XINTB'
                               ITAB-XINTB. "'X'.
*PERFORM BDC_TRANSACTION USING 'FS00'.
CALL TRANSACTION 'FS00' USING IT_BDCDATA MODE 'E' UPDATE 'S'.
COUNT = COUNT + 1.
*PERFORM CLOSE_GROUP.
ENDLOOP.
CONCATENATE COUNT ' RECORDS UPDATED SUCCESSFULLY' INTO MSG.
MESSAGE MSG TYPE 'I'.
FORM BDC_DYNPRO USING PROGRAM DYNPRO.
   CLEAR IT_BDCDATA.
   IT_BDCDATA-PROGRAM = PROGRAM.
   IT_BDCDATA-DYNPRO   = DYNPRO.
   IT_BDCDATA-DYNBEGIN = 'X'.
   APPEND IT_BDCDATA.
ENDFORM.
*        INSERT FIELD                                                  *
FORM BDC_FIELD USING FNAM FVAL.
* IF FVAL <> NODATA.
     CLEAR IT_BDCDATA.
     IT_BDCDATA-FNAM = FNAM.
     IT_BDCDATA-FVAL = FVAL.
     APPEND IT_BDCDATA.
* ENDIF.
ENDFORM.

Differences between BDC and LSMW

Hello SAP Gurus,
Kindly let me know the various differences between BDC and LSMW.
Also, please tell me the STEPS of the CUT-OVER PLANNING (Shifting of Data from the Legacy System to the SAP System). Here, the "Data" means which data? Please explain in details.
Looking for your early feedback.
Regards,
Kaushik.

Hi,
BDC- It is Batch data communication. Its used for data conversion from legacy system to SAP system. Only technical people can do it. Tcode is SHDB.
LSMW- It is legacy system migration workbench. Its also used for data conversion from legacy system to SAP system. But it is role of functional consultant.
There are 14 steps in LSMW. As soon as you complete the one step, automatically it will go to next step.
In general you can use LSMW. But if you want to transfer more than 40,000 data, then it is not possible in LSMW. That time you can take help of BDC.
Cutover strategy depends upon how the organizations design their data load strategies. Normally, you decide the sequence of Data loads for Configuration settings, Master data, Transaction data which follows whom and then you make a copy of the system as a Production system a day before and after checking the successful data loads, you go-live 100% or partial again depending upon organizational setup and policies.
Cutover planning is highly site specific. There's no thumb rule. The stock data as on the date of going live should be correctly entered. But stock being a highly dynamic quantity, the strategy for loading should be crystal clear. Then you have to load all the back dated transaction on the stock. Some stock comes into your plant/storage location as return and some stock is actually delivered to your customer through sales orders of various kinds.
Please refer this link,
[PP Cut over activity|http://www.sap-img.com/production/pp-questions-answers.htm]
Regards,
R.Brahmankar

Output type - medium ALE and EDI

Hi,
In V/30 while defining output type we are giving medium ALE and EDI also --
What is the requirement of this assignment.?
Regards
Ishikesh

It is the medium , how out put can be sent to customer.
You can specify, for example, that the output is printed or that it is produced and sent by other means, such as fax, electronic mail, or electronic data interchange (EDI).
If we want to send SAP Customer to SAP Customer we have to use - ALE
If we want to send SAP Customer to Non SAP Customer we have to use - EDI

ALE and IDCO message types

Hi all,
pls tel me types of message type available in ale and idocs
with definition and segment types,idoc type....etc.

Hi,
See the following tables:
You will know all the values for the same:
EDMSG   for message type
EDBAS    for Basic IDOC types
EDCIM     for Extended IDOC types
Create segments in WE31 tcode
other related Tcode:
we20, we21, we02, we03, we60, we61,sm59,bd82.
reward if useful.
Regards,
Anji

What is ale and idoc after small explanation

plz send me reply

Hi,
Check this info.
<b>ALE</b>
ALE means of creating and operating distributed applications.
Application Link Enabling (ALE) guarantees a distributed, but integrated, R/3 installation. This involves business-controlled message exchange using consistent data across loosely linked SAP applications.
Applications are integrated using synchronous and asynchronous communication - not by using a central database.
ALE consists of the following layers:
Application services
Distribution services
Communication services
Refer
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/ale.pdf
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/ale2.pdf
Check this link ALE and EDI
<b>IDOC</b>
IDoc is a intermediate document to exchange data between two SAP Systems.
*IDocs are structured ASCII files (or a virtual equivalent).
*Electronic Interchange Document
*They are the file format used by SAP R/3 to exchange data with foreign systems.
*Data Is transmitted in ASCII format, i.e. human readable form
*IDocs exchange messages
*IDocs are used like classical interface files
IDOC types are templates for specific message types depending on what is the business document, you want to exchange.
WE30 - you can create a IDOC type.
An IDOC with data, will have to be triggered by the application that is trying to send out the data.
FOr testing you can use WE19.
How to create idoc?
*WE30 - you can create a IDOC type
For more information in details on the same along with the examples can be viewed on:
http://www.netweaverguru.com/EDI/HTML/IDocBook.htm#_Toc8400404
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/0b/2a6620507d11d18ee90000e8366fc2/frameset.htm
http://www.sappoint.com/presentation.html
http://www.allsaplinks.com/idoc_search.html
http://www.sapgenie.com/sapedi/idoc_abap.htm
http://www.erpgenie.com/sapedi/idoc_abap.htm
To Create Idoc we need to follow these steps:
Create Segment ( WE31)
Create Idoc Type ( WE30 )
Create Message Type ( WE81 )
Assign Idoc Type to Message Type ( WE82 )
Creating a Segment
Go to transaction code WE31
Enter the name for your segment type and click on the Create icon
Type the short text
Enter the variable names and data elements
Save it and go back
Go to Edit -> Set Release
Follow steps to create more number of segments
Create IDOC Type
Go to transaction code WE30
Enter the Object Name, select Basic type and click Create icon
Select the create new option and enter a description for your basic IDOC type and press enter
Select the IDOC Name and click Create icon
The system prompts us to enter a segment type and its attributes
Choose the appropriate values and press Enter
The system transfers the name of the segment type to the IDOC editor.
Follow these steps to add more number of segments to Parent or as Parent-child relation
Save it and go back
Go to Edit -> Set release
Create Message Type
Go to transaction code WE81
Change the details from Display mode to Change mode
After selection, the system will give this message The table is cross-client (see Help for further info). Press Enter
Click New Entries to create new Message Type
Fill details
Save it and go back
Assign Message Type to IDoc Type
Go to transaction code WE82
Change the details from Display mode to Change mode
After selection, the system will give this message The table is cross-client (see Help for further info). Press Enter.
Click New Entries to create new Message Type.
Fill details
Save it and go back
Check these out..
Re: How to create IDOC
Check below link. It will give the step by step procedure for IDOC creation.
http://www.supinfo-projects.com/cn/2005/idocs_en/2/
ALE/ IDOC
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2004/helpdata/en/dc/6b835943d711d1893e0000e8323c4f/content.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/sapgenie/docs/ale_scenario_development_procedure.doc
http://edocs.bea.com/elink/adapter/r3/userhtm/ale.htm#1008419
http://www.netweaverguru.com/EDI/HTML/IDocBook.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/sapedi/index.htm
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/ale.pdf
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/ale2.pdf
http://www.sapgenie.com/sapedi/idoc_abap.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/0b/2a60bb507d11d18ee90000e8366fc2/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/78/217da751ce11d189570000e829fbbd/frameset.htm
http://www.allsaplinks.com/idoc_sample.html
http://www.sappoint.com/abap.html
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2004/helpdata/en/dc/6b835943d711d1893e0000e8323c4f/content.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/sapgenie/docs/ale_scenario_development_procedure.doc
http://edocs.bea.com/elink/adapter/r3/userhtm/ale.htm#1008419
http://www.netweaverguru.com/EDI/HTML/IDocBook.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/sapedi/index.htm
http://www.allsaplinks.com/idoc_sample.html
http://www.sapgenie.com/sapgenie/docs/ale_scenario_development_procedure.docs
Hope this resolves your query.
Reward all the helpful answers.
Regards

Send tcode ale and idoc required

Hi ,
Plz any body can send me all tcode used in ale and idoc
Message was edited by:
anil kumar

Hi Anil,
Just give transaction BALD and you will get al lthe t-codes.
Also refer to the below link.
IDOC creation
Regards,
Atish

PPT on ALE and IDOC

Hi,
Any body can send me the ppt on ale and idoc .
great thanks in advance .
Regarding
kumar

Hi Anil,
The best way is to read the book ALE,IDOC... by Aravind nagpal,
Just read this you will get a clear idea about these.
The ppts will cover only the basic part,but i find this book as very useful when you do the coding or checking for soem settings.
Regards,
Sasi

Documentation of ALE and IDOC

Hi,
I am Beginer of ALE and IDOC .Could you please provide the processing documentation of ALE and IDOC with an example.
Thanks
Satya

Hi,
Read out ALE, EDI & IDOC of Arvind Nagpal. Its a very good book to understand the ALE\IDOC Concept.
or
http://www.riyaz.net/blog/beginners-guide-to-ale-and-idocs-a-step-by-step-approach/technology/sap/18/
Regards,
Narendra
Edited by: Narendra GSTIT on Jun 14, 2010 3:01 PM
Edited by: Narendra GSTIT on Jun 14, 2010 3:03 PM

Re : ale and idoc

hi
i am new to ale ,idoc.
pls send me some materials for both.
mail id : [email protected]

Hi,
Go through the below links to find good materials on ALE and IDOC,
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/ale.pdf
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/ale2.pdf
http://www.netweaverguru.com/EDI/HTML/IDocBook.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/sapgenie/docs/ale_scenario_development_procedure.doc
http://edocs.bea.com/elink/adapter/r3/userhtm/ale.htm#1008419
http://www.sapgenie.com/sapedi/index.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2004/helpdata/en/dc/6b835943d711d1893e0000e8323c4f/content.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/sapedi/idoc_abap.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/0b/2a60bb507d11d18ee90000e8366fc2/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/78/217da751ce11d189570000e829fbbd/frameset.htm
http://www.allsaplinks.com/idoc_sample.html
http://www.sappoint.com/abap.html
Reward all helpful answers,

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