Could XI/PI integrate R3 without RFC or IDoc?

Hi, Experts.
           i got a problem, there is a requirement that my customer wanna to reduce RFC in their R3 by PI, they call it as "RFC
migrates to SAP PI"
           i am wondering that could SAP XI/PI get R3 Data directly without RFC or IDoc interface in R3?
           Please help me, thank you a lot?
Edited by: Ivan Lin on Jul 28, 2009 9:57 AM

>>i wonder whether pi could get the source system's tables,
I won't suggest to maintain ECC data in XI,why do you want to replicate same data in two different servers.
One option can be to use File instead of RFC,IDOC or Proxy.
This wont require any coding and will solve your purpose too.
You can take hints form the below blog and see how he is dumping IDOC's via a XML port( the blog is mainly to send IDOC in batch mode but you can use for individual IDOC too)
We are using the same approach to integrate CRM without any IDOC,RFC or proxy coming in XI.
/people/stefan.grube/blog/2006/09/18/collecting-idocs-without-using-bpm
Thanks
Aamir

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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)
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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
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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.
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4.2)     Client IS :800
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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.
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5).      Under your namespace in the left frame, expand the node Interface objects. You will find a node DATA TYPES
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7.2)     Give a suitable name to the Message type.(MT_ messagetype).
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8.2).   The interface Should be Inbound and mode should be Asynchronous .It should reference your Message type(Use F4 or Search help).
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9) .    Create a graphical mapping between the target document and the sender .
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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.
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10.3)   Target interface:    Your Inbound Interface( The Target document interface).
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         Transport Protocol: RFC
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         Adapter status: Active
         RFC Server Parameter:
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         Application Server Service(Gateway Service): sapgw00
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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
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          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
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           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.
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          Party: blank
          Service: Sender service(Business system)
          Interface : Sender interface
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7.3.5)     When you are done , Save the Interface determination object.
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8.1)       Specify the following:
           Party: blank
           Service: Select your own Business system
           Interface: Outbound Interface
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           Service: Select your own Business system
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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
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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
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Click on Menu Item Generate Partner Profiles
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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.
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4.4)     System number:00
4.5)     User name: developer
4.6)     Password: Password of Sap R/3 system.
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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.
plz rewards points
vikas

RFC or IDOC or ABAP Proxy

Hi,
What is the best way(R3 Side) for standardization?
R3 <-> Legacy.
I've read all related article on sdn, but i am not still clear on which best way RFC or ABAP Proxy or IDOC in real life.
if you are, what is suggestion?
thanks
dennis

Ogawa,
There are advantages / disadvantages for RFC / Proxies / Idocs. So if I am in your position depending upon the requirement I will choose one. Some of the differences are:
RFC and Proxy:
RFC/BAPI has its own overhead of function call.
Proxies communicate with the XI server by means of native SOAP calls over HTTP .RFC does not, so you have to convert from SOAP to RFC calls and vice versa. So XML conversion is required.
ABAP Proxies uses Webservice and Http Protocols.
If you use ABAP Proxy , you can reduce the overhead calling the function again and again.
Proxy and Idoc:
IDOC : After recieving the strucutred data It processes it using a Function Module associated with it.
Proxy : Proxy is a structure where there is no processing function module associated. You need to explicitly write the Business Logic/Call the subroutines here
This is my absolutely my view. Another guy has his own response. So first go through your requirements and then you can decide for what to go.
Also go through this urls which may help you:
/people/michal.krawczyk2/blog/2006/04/19/xi-rfc-or-abap-proxy-abap-proxies-with-attachments
RFC VS PROXY
/people/ravikumar.allampallam/blog/2005/08/14/choose-the-right-adapter-to-integrate-with-sap-systems
Re: IDOC and RFC
Re: Proxy Vs IDOC
---Satish

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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