ALE Configuration using BAPI.

I am adding BAPI in the ALE configuration and as a part of this configuration I have added BAPI in bd64 and I am not understanding how to proceed with other steps.
I want to know the output format for this BAPI from SAP.Answers will be rewarded with good number of points.
Thanks,
Kiran.

Hi Kiran ,
Please check this link
BAPI and ALE
BAPI's with ALE?
Best regards,
raam

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    hi folks,
    i have an issure regarding variant configuration using bapi 'BAPI BAPI_SALESORDER_CREATEFROMDAT2 '.
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    - in case variant matching is successful, the BAPI should replace the
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    santosh.

    Hi,
    Just debug your SAP BC service in which you are calling the RFC and check if proper values are getting mappend to your input variables of RFC.
    If that is correct than there wont be much chances of problem in BC.
    \[removed by moderator\]
    Regards,
    Siddhesh S.Tawate
    Edited by: Jan Stallkamp on Jul 1, 2008 4:32 PM

  • ALE Scenario using BAPI

    Can anyone plz send me a sample scenario on ALE using BAPIs.
    It will be still helpful if the scenario is from HR module.
    Thanks,
    Srinu.

    Hi,
    Please check this link on how BAPI works with ALE.
    http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/4c/4c0eb7725311d396a80004ac96334b/frameset.htm
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  • Problems with variant configuration using BAPI on Business connector

    Hi every body I need help.
    Steps.
    1.- I created an RFC with BAPI_SALESORDER_CREATEFROMDAT2 and then  a commit function,
    I call this RFC via SAp business connector
    Im triying to create a Configure order(With characteristics) I fill all configuration structures exactly  like note 567348.
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    \[removed by moderator\]
    Edited by: Jan Stallkamp on Jun 27, 2008 4:21 PM

    Hi,
    Just debug your SAP BC service in which you are calling the RFC and check if proper values are getting mappend to your input variables of RFC.
    If that is correct than there wont be much chances of problem in BC.
    \[removed by moderator\]
    Regards,
    Siddhesh S.Tawate
    Edited by: Jan Stallkamp on Jul 1, 2008 4:32 PM

  • Is it possible to use BAPI-ALE to send an idoc using the message control?

    Hi Guys
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    2). I am using the method SAVEREPLICA for which an interface already exists in BDBG transaction.
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    "any way"
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  • Can BAPI Calls in a report trigger an IDOC using BAPI-ALE?

    Hi,
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    Sreehari.

    hi Shree,
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  • ALE using BAPI

    Can any one specify the steps to be followed for using bapi in ale

    Hi,
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    http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/4c/4c0eb7725311d396a80004ac96334b/frameset.htm
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  • How to Create Sales Order using BAPI with Variant configurations

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      wa_order_cfgs_ref-COMPLETE = 'T'.
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      wa_order_cfgs_ref-root_id = '1'.
      wa_order_cfgs_ref-SCE = '1'.
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      wa_order_cfgs_ref-CONSISTENT = 'T'.
      wa_order_cfgs_ref-COMPLETE = 'T'.
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      wa_order_cfgs_inst-COMPLETE = 'T'.
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      wa_order_cfgs_inst-CONSISTENT = 'T'.
      wa_order_cfgs_inst-COMPLETE = 'T'.
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      wa_order_cfgs_value-config_id = '1'.
      wa_order_cfgs_value-inst_id = '1'.
      wa_order_cfgs_value-charc = 'BUCKET'.
      wa_order_cfgs_value-value = 'PL1001'.
      wa_order_cfgs_value-VALCODE = '1'.
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      wa_order_cfgs_value-charc = 'BUCKET_FOC'.
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      wa_order_cfgs_value-config_id = '2'.
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      wa_order_cfgs_refinst-inst_id = '1'.
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    Hi all,
    Please help me in solving the issue.
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    Hi
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    BAPI-step by step
    http://www.sapgenie.com/abap/bapi/example.htm
    list of all bapis
    http://www.planetsap.com/LIST_ALL_BAPIs.htm
    for BAPI's
    http://www.sappoint.com/abap/bapiintro.pdf
    http://www.sappoint.com/abap/bapiprg.pdf
    http://www.sappoint.com/abap/bapiactx.pdf
    http://www.sappoint.com/abap/bapilst.pdf
    http://www.sappoint.com/abap/bapiexer.pdf
    http://service.sap.com/ale
    http://service.sap.com/bapi
    http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCMIDAPII/CABFAAPIINTRO.pdf
    http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/CABFABAPIREF/CABFABAPIPG.pdf
    http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCFESDE8/BCFESDE8.pdf
    http://www.planetsap.com/Bapi_main_page.htm
    http://www.topxml.com/sap/sap_idoc_xml.asp
    http://www.sapdevelopment.co.uk/
    http://www.sapdevelopment.co.uk/java/jco/bapi_jco.pdf
    Also refer to the following links..
    www.sappoint.com/abap/bapiintro.pdf
    www.sap-img.com/bapi.htm
    www.sap-img.com/abap/bapi-conventions.htm
    www.planetsap.com/Bapi_main_page.htm
    www.sapgenie.com/abap/bapi/index.htm
    Checkout !!
    http://searchsap.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid21_gci948835,00.html
    http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-6329-1051160.html#
    http://www.sap-img.com/bapi.htm
    http://www.sap-img.com/abap/bapi-conventions.htm
    http://www.sappoint.com/abap/bapiintro.pdf
    u can check the below the material also
    Example Code
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    text
    --> p1 text
    <-- p2 text
    FORM saveTransactionJOCR .
    data: salesdocument like BAPIVBELN-VBELN,
    order_header_inx like bapisdh1x,
    order_header_in like bapisdh1,
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    item_nr like conditions_in-itm_number,
    cond_count like conditions_in-cond_count,
    cond_type like conditions_in-cond_type.
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    LOGIC_SWITCH-COND_HANDL = 'X'.
    order_header_inx-updateflag = 'U'.
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    clear conditions_inx[].
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    item_nr,
    cond_count,
    cond_type.
    step_nr = '710'.
    item_nr = '000000'.
    cond_count = '01'.
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    conditions_in-cond_st_no = step_nr.
    CONDITIONS_IN-COND_COUNT = cond_count.
    CONDITIONS_IN-COND_TYPE = cond_type.
    CONDITIONS_IN-COND_VALUE = 666.
    CONDITIONS_IN-CURRENCY = 'EUR'.
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    conditions_inx-cond_st_no = step_nr.
    CONDITIONS_INX-COND_COUNT = cond_count.
    CONDITIONS_INX-COND_TYPE = cond_type.
    CONDITIONS_INX-UPDATEFLAG = 'U'.
    CONDITIONS_INX-COND_VALUE = 'X'.
    CONDITIONS_INX-CURRENCY = 'X'.
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    ORDER_HEADER_INX = order_header_inx
    LOGIC_SWITCH = logic_switch
    TABLES
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    CONDITIONS_IN = conditions_in
    CONDITIONS_INX = conditions_inx
    if return-type ne 'E'.
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    Only specify fields that should be changed
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    Always specify key fields when changing the data, including in the checkboxes
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    Maintain quantities and dates in the schedule line data
    Possible UPDATEFLAGS:
    U = change
    D = delete
    I = add
    Example
    1. Delete the whole order
    2. Delete order items
    3. Change the order
    4. Change the configuration
    Notes
    1. Minimum entry:
    You must enter the order number in the SALESDOCUMENT structure.
    You must always enter key fields for changes.
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    2. Commit control:
    The BAPI does not run a database Commit, which means that the application must trigger the Commit so that the changes are read to the database. To do this, use the BAPI_TRANSACTION_COMMIT BAPI.
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    Bapi to VB(Visual Basic)
    Long back I had used the following flow structure to acheive the same.
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    Reward points if useful
    Regards
    Anji

  • ALE CONFIGURATION WHAT ARE CHANGES REQUIRED WHILE MIGRATING TO UNIX

    HELLO GUYS,
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    00-45-50108553.

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    http://www.sapgenie.com/abap/bapi/example.htm
    list of all bapis
    http://www.planetsap.com/LIST_ALL_BAPIs.htm
    for BAPI's
    http://www.sappoint.com/abap/bapiintro.pdf
    http://www.sappoint.com/abap/bapiprg.pdf
    http://www.sappoint.com/abap/bapiactx.pdf
    http://www.sappoint.com/abap/bapilst.pdf
    http://www.sappoint.com/abap/bapiexer.pdf
    http://service.sap.com/ale
    http://service.sap.com/bapi
    http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCMIDAPII/CABFAAPIINTRO.pdf
    http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/CABFABAPIREF/CABFABAPIPG.pdf
    http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCFESDE8/BCFESDE8.pdf
    http://www.planetsap.com/Bapi_main_page.htm
    http://www.topxml.com/sap/sap_idoc_xml.asp
    http://www.sapdevelopment.co.uk/
    http://www.sapdevelopment.co.uk/java/jco/bapi_jco.pdf
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    www.sappoint.com/abap/bapiintro.pdf
    www.sap-img.com/bapi.htm
    www.sap-img.com/abap/bapi-conventions.htm
    www.planetsap.com/Bapi_main_page.htm
    www.sapgenie.com/abap/bapi/index.htm
    Checkout !!
    http://searchsap.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid21_gci948835,00.html
    http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-6329-1051160.html#
    http://www.sap-img.com/bapi.htm
    http://www.sap-img.com/abap/bapi-conventions.htm
    http://www.sappoint.com/abap/bapiintro.pdf
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    CONDITIONS_INX-COND_COUNT = cond_count.
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    CONDITIONS_INX-UPDATEFLAG = 'U'.
    CONDITIONS_INX-COND_VALUE = 'X'.
    CONDITIONS_INX-CURRENCY = 'X'.
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    Reward If Helpful.
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    Hi,
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    http://www.seeburger.com
    http://www.seeburger.com/fileadmin/com/pdf/AS2_General_Overview.pdf
    http://www.seeburger.it/fileadmin/it/pdf/2005_04_sapphire_Ferrero_transcript.pdf
    http://www.seeburger.com/fileadmin/com/pdf/SEEBURGER_SAP_Adapter_engl.pdf
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    http://www.sap.com/france/company/events/2006/02-01-Automotive-Seeburger.pdf
    http://h41123.www4.hp.com/presentations/ISUG/XISeeBurger.ppt
    http://www.sap.com/asia/company/events/nwtechdays/presentation/australia-slides/Pre-Built_Integration.pdf
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