DI vs LSMW vs BDC vs Bapi

can anyone provide some clarification reagrding DI i.e. Direct Input method ....We use DI if there is no alternate is available i.e. No BAPI, BDC, LSMW..? what preferences and priorities for LSMW, BAPI, BDC, DI..

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Differnce b'w lsmw and bdc

pls tell the differnce b'w lsmw and bdc . when we use bdc and when we use lsmw .for uploading master data (ex: cusomer data ) in tosap which method s u prrefer out of thhse 4
method scall transaction
session input
lsmw bapi whic one is the better one
when use session method and when we use call tran sac
which method is better for bacjground processing call tran s or session method . pls tell
the reason
answres as soon as possible

Hi,
LSMW IS JUST A TOOL TO GET THE DATA FROM A LEGACY SYSTEM.
IN BDC WE HAVE 2 WRITE THE CODE AND CALL THE REQUIRED METHOD
THATS IT. IN FUNCTIONALITY PERSPECTIVE THERE IS NO
DIFFERENCE.
BDC is Batch Data Communication. It is basically a program
either generated by SAP after a recording or programmed by a
abaper.Its like running the transaction manually but all the
data is populated on the screens automatically.It is a
little complex when the screens contain table controls.
LSMW is legacy system migration workbench is a more user-
friendly tool thru which one can do the same as a BDC. One
just has to follow some 14 steps, click buttons and the data
is set to be uploaded ….LSMW offer you 4 ways to import data
into SAP, they are BDC, Direct Input, BAPI(BO), IDOC.
To spell out the differences in detail:
look at the below threads to know more
Diff between LSmw and Bdc
Diff. between LSMW & BDC
Regards
Sudheer

Differences between LSMW and BDC

Hi All
Please can you give me the few points about the differences between LSMW and BDC?
Awaiting for your Responce
Praveen

Hai Check with the following document
GOOD
THERE IS THREE TYPE OF METHOD IN BDC
BDC SESSION
CALL TRANSACTION
CALL DIALOG
What is BDC or batch input
The Batch Input is a SAP technic that allows automating the input in transactions. It lies on a BDC (Batch Data Commands) scenario.
BDC functions:
· BDC_OPEN_GROUP : Opens a session group
· BDC_CLOSE_GROUP : Closes a session
· BDC_INSERT : Insert a BDC scenario in the session
· The ABAP statement "CALL TRANSACTION" is also called to run directly a transaction from its BDC table.
It runs the program RSBDCSUB in order to launch automatically the session. The session management is done through the transaction code SM35.
The object itself is maintanable through the transaction SE24.
BDC methods:
Method
Description
Parameters
OPEN_SESSION
Opens a session
SUBRC (Return Code 0 OK)
SESSIONNAME (Session to be created)
CLOSE_SESSION
Closes a session
None
RESET_BDCDATA
Resets the BDC Internal Table...
None. Normally, for internal purpose
BDC_DYNPRO
Handles a new screen
PROGNAME (Name of the program)
DYNPRONR (Screen Number)
BDC_FIELD
Puts a value on the screen
FIELDNAME (Name of the field)
FIELDVALUE (Value to be passed)
CONSTRUCTOR
Constructor - Initializes NO_DATA
NODATA (No data character). The constructor is called automatically when the object is created.
RUN_SESSION
Launches a session with RSBDCBTC
None
CALL_TRANSACTION
Calls a transaction with the current BDC Data
MODE (Display Mode)
UPDATE (Update Mode)
TCODE (Transaction to be called)
BDC_INSERT
Inserts the BDC scenario in the session
TCODE (Transaction to be called)
BDC techniques used in programs:
1) Building a BDC table and calling a transaction,
2) Building a session and a set of BDC scenarios and keeping the session available in SM35,
3) Building a session and lauching the transaction right after closing the session.
BDC using Call Transaction
BDC using Call transaction involves calling an SAP transaction in back ground from within the ABAP
program. The process involves building an Internal BDC table containing the screen information needed to
execute the required transaction and then passing this to the Call transaction command (See code example).
The full procedure for creating a BDC program is as follows:
What is the difference between batch input and call transaction in BDC?
Session method.
1) synchronous processing.
2) can tranfer large amount of data.
3) processing is slower.
4) error log is created
5) data is not updated until session is processed.
Call transaction.
1) asynchronous processing
2) can transfer small amount of data
3) processing is faster.
4) errors need to be handled explicitly
5) data is updated automatically
BATINPUT/DIRECT INPUT
A: Batch-inputs can not be used to fill the "delivery due list" screen because it is not a dynpro. This is a standard SAP report. A SAP report (check with "System -> Status") may be called using SUBMIT sentence with the appropriate options . It is preferred to call a report than create a Batch-input program.
GO THROUGH THIS LINK
http://www.guidancetech.com/people/holland/sap/abap/zzsni001.htm
The LSM Workbench is an SAP R/3 based tool that supports the one-time or periodic transfer of data from non-SAP systems ("legacy systems") to SAP systems.
The LSM Workbench helps you to organize your data migration project and guides you through the process by using a clear sequence of steps.
The most common conversion rules are predefined. Reusable conversion rules assure consistent data conversion for different data objects.
LSMW vs DX Workbench
The LSM Workbench covers the following steps:
Read the legacy data from one or several files (e.g. spreadsheet tables, sequential files).
Convert the data from source format to target format.
Import the data using standard interfaces (Batch Input, Direct Input, BAPI, IDoc).
Experiences made in successful implementation projects have shown that using the LSM Workbench significantly contributes to accelerating data migration.
SAP provides this tool along with documentation to customers and partners free of charge.
Users of the LSM Workbench receive the usual support via SAP Net - R/3 Frontend (component BC-SRV-DX-LSM).
Releases:
Version 1.7.2 of the LSM Workbench ("LSMW 1.7.2") available
Attention : LSMW 1.7.2 requires an SAP R/3 system with SAP R/3 4.0 or SAP R/3 4.5.
Version 1.8.0 of the LSM Workbench (1.21mb) ("LSMW 1.8.0") available
Attention : LSMW 1.8.0 requires an SAP R/3 system with SAP R/3 4.6.
Version 3.0 of the LSM Workbench (1.89mb) ("LSMW 3.0") available for Web Application Server 6.10
Attention : LSMW 3.0 requires a SAP WAS 6.10. Functionality of version 1.7.2 and 3.0 are identical !
Version 4.0 of the LSM Workbench ("LSMW 4.0") integrated in Web Application Server 6.20
Attention : LSMW 4.0 is an integrated part of SAP WAS 6.20.
Thanks & regards
Sreenivasulu P
Message was edited by: Sreenivasulu Ponnadi

BDC Using BAPI

Hi All,
Pls Send me sample code for using Bapi in a Bdc Program to upload Flat file
(non-SAP) Data into SAP R/3 .
Rgds
Rafi .

Hi
You can straight use a BAPI and upload the data into SAP like how you do using a BDC program.
see the doc
BAPI - BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces) are the standard SAP interfaces. They play an important role in the technical integration and in the exchange of business data between SAP components, and between SAP and non-SAP components. BAPIs enable you to integrate these components and are therefore an important part of developing integration scenarios where multiple components are connected to each other, either on a local network or on the Internet.
BAPIs allow integration at the business level, not the technical level. This provides for greater stability of the linkage and independence from the underlying communication technology.
LSMW- No ABAP effort are required for the SAP data migration. However, effort are required to map the data into the structure according to the pre-determined format as specified by the pre-written ABAP upload program of the LSMW.
The Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) is a tool recommended by SAP that you can use to transfer data once only or periodically from legacy systems into an R/3 System.
More and more medium-sized firms are implementing SAP solutions, and many of them have their legacy data in desktop programs. In this case, the data is exported in a format that can be read by PC spreadsheet systems. As a result, the data transfer is mere child's play: Simply enter the field names in the first line of the table, and the LSM Workbench's import routine automatically generates the input file for your conversion program.
The LSM Workbench lets you check the data for migration against the current settings of your customizing. The check is performed after the data migration, but before the update in your database.
So although it was designed for uploading of legacy data it is not restricted to this use.
We use it for mass changes, i.e. uploading new/replacement data and it is great, but there are limits on its functionality, depending on the complexity of the transaction you are trying to replicate.
The SAP transaction code is 'LSMW' for SAP version 4.6x.
Check your procedure using this Links.
BAPI with LSMW
http://esnips.com/doc/ef04c89f-f3a2-473c-beee-6db5bb3dbb0e/LSMW-with-BAPI
For document on using BAPI with LSMW, I suggest you to visit:
http://www.****************/Tutorials/LSMW/BAPIinLSMW/BL1.htm
what is BAPI?
BAPI stands for Business API(Application Program Interface).
A BAPI is remotely enabled function module ie it can be invoked from remote programs like standalone JAVA programs, web interface etc..
You can make your function module remotely enabled in attributes of Function module but
A BAPI are standard SAP function modules provided by SAP for remote access. Also they are part of Businees Objest Repository(BOR).
BAPI are RFC enabled function modules. the difference between RFc and BAPI are business objects. You create business objects and those are then registered in your BOR (Business Object Repository) which can be accessed outside the SAP system by using some other applications (Non-SAP) such as VB or JAVA. in this case u only specify the business object and its method from external system in BAPI there is no direct system call. while RFC are direct system call Some BAPIs provide basic functions and can be used for most SAP business object types. These BAPIs should be implemented the same for all business object types. Standardized BAPIs are easier to use and prevent users having to deal with a number of different BAPIs. Whenever possible, a standardized BAPI must be used in preference to an individual BAPI.
The following standardized BAPIs are provided:
Reading instances of SAP business objects
GetList ( ) With the BAPI GetList you can select a range of object key values, for example, company codes and material numbers.
The BAPI GetList() is a class method.
GetDetail() With the BAPI GetDetail() the details of an instance of a business object type are retrieved and returned to the calling program. The instance is identified via its key. The BAPI GetDetail() is an instance method. BAPIs that can create, change or delete instances of a business object type
The following BAPIs of the same object type have to be programmed so that they can be called several times within one transaction. For example, if, after sales order 1 has been created, a second sales order 2 is created in the same transaction, the second BAPI call must not affect the consistency of the sales order 2. After completing the transaction with a COMMIT WORK, both the orders are saved consistently in the database.
Create( ) and CreateFromData! ( )
The BAPIs Create() and CreateFromData() create an instance of an SAP business object type, for example, a purchase order. These BAPIs are class methods.
Change( )
The BAPI Change() changes an existing instance of an SAP business object type, for example, a purchase order. The BAPI Change () is an instance method.
Delete( ) and Undelete( ) The BAPI Delete() deletes an instance of an SAP business object type from the database or sets a deletion flag.
The BAPI Undelete() removes a deletion flag. These BAPIs are instance methods.
Cancel ( ) Unlike the BAPI Delete(), the BAPI Cancel() cancels an instance of a business object type. The instance to be cancelled remains in the database and an additional instance is created and this is the one that is actually canceled. The Cancel() BAPI is an instance method.
Add<subobject> ( ) and Remove<subobject> ( ) The BAPI Add<subobject> adds a subobject to an existing object inst! ance and the BAPI and Remove<subobject> removes a subobject from an object instance. These BAPIs are instance methods.
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
U need to give the step_nr, item_nr, cond_count and cond_type so the correct conditon will be updated. If no condition exists for the given parameters, a new condition will be created.
U can find these parameters for a particular condition type in table KONV.
*& Form saveTransactionJOCR
text
--> p1 text
<-- p2 text
FORM saveTransactionJOCR .
data: salesdocument like BAPIVBELN-VBELN,
order_header_inx like bapisdh1x,
order_header_in like bapisdh1,
return type standard table of bapiret2 with header line,
conditions_in type standard table of bapicond with header line,
conditions_inx type standard table of bapicondx with header line,
logic_switch like BAPISDLS,
step_nr like conditions_in-cond_st_no,
item_nr like conditions_in-itm_number,
cond_count like conditions_in-cond_count,
cond_type like conditions_in-cond_type.
salesdocument = wa_order_information-VBELN.
LOGIC_SWITCH-COND_HANDL = 'X'.
order_header_inx-updateflag = 'U'.
conditions
clear conditions_in[].
clear conditions_inx[].
clear: step_nr,
item_nr,
cond_count,
cond_type.
step_nr = '710'.
item_nr = '000000'.
cond_count = '01'.
cond_type = 'ZCP2'.
CONDITIONS_IN-ITM_NUMBER = item_nr.
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'.
append conditions_in.
CONDITIONS_INX-ITM_NUMBER = item_nr.
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'.
append conditions_inx.
CALL FUNCTION 'BAPI_SALESORDER_CHANGE'
EXPORTING
SALESDOCUMENT = salesdocument
ORDER_HEADER_IN = order_header_in
ORDER_HEADER_INX = order_header_inx
LOGIC_SWITCH = logic_switch
TABLES
RETURN = return
CONDITIONS_IN = conditions_in
CONDITIONS_INX = conditions_inx
if return-type ne 'E'.
commit work and wait.
endif.
ENDFORM. " saveTransactionJOCR
Bdc to Bapi
The steps to be followed are :
1. Find out the relevant BAPI (BAPI_SALESORDER_CHANGE for VA02).
[for VA01 use BAPI_SALESORDER_CREATEFROMDAT2]
2. Create a Z program and call the BAPi (same as a Funtion module call).
2. Now, if you see this BAPi, it has
-> Importing structures.
eg: SALESDOCUMENT: this will take the Sales order header data as input.
-> Tables parameters:
eg: ORDER_ITEM_IN: this will take the line item data as input.
Note :
Only specify fields that should be changed
Select these fields by entering an X in the checkboxes
Enter a U in the UPDATEFLAG field
Always specify key fields when changing the data, including in the checkboxes
The configuration is an exception here. If this needs to be changed, you need to complete it again fully.
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.
You must always specify the update indicator in the ORDER_HEADER_INX.
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.
For further details... refer to the Function Module documentation for the BAPi.
Bapi to VB(Visual Basic)
Long back I had used the following flow structure to acheive the same.
Report -> SM59 RFC destination -> COM4ABAP -> VB.exe
my report uses the rfc destination to create a COM session with com4abap. com4abap calls the vb.exe and manages the flow of data between sap and vb exe.
You need to have com4abap.exe
If com4abap is installed you will find it in sapgui installatin directory , C:\Program Files\SAPpc\sapgui\RFCSDK\com4abap.
else refer OSS note 419822 for installation of com4abap
after making the settings in com4abap to point to the vb program and setting up rfc destination in sm59 to point to com4abap session , you can use the following function modules to call the vb code.
for setting up com4abap and rfc destination please refer to the documentation for com4abap.
Invoke NEW DCOM session
call function 'BEGIN_COM_SESSION'
exporting
service_dest = service_dest "(this will be a RFC destination created in SM59)
importing
worker_dest = worker_dest
exceptions
connect_to_dcom_service_failed = 1
connect_to_dcom_worker_failed = 2
others = 3.
call function 'create_com_instance' destination worker_dest
exporting
clsid = g_c_clsid
typelib = g_c_typelib
importing
instid = g_f_oid
exceptions
communication_failure = 1 message g_f_msg
system_failure = 2 message g_f_msg
invalid_instance_id = 3
others = 4.
call function 'com_invoke' destination worker_dest
exporting
%instid = g_f_oid
%method = 'UpdatePDF'
sntemp = g_v_const_filent
snsysid = sy-sysid
snflag = 'N'
tables
rssaptable = g_t_pdfdetail1
%return = g_t_pdfdetail1 "t_test
exceptions
communication_failure = 1 message g_f_msg
system_failure = 2 message g_f_msg
invalid_instance_id = 3
others = 4.
then close the com session , using
FM delete_com_instance
FM END_COM_SESSION
Reward points if useful
Regards
Anji

LSMW and BDC

Hi,
To post the data for RG23C with multiple Line Items in the J1IEX T-code is it advisable to use LSMW or BDC Program. B'cas through LSMW recording method the Multiple Line Items seems to be impossible to upload, and in BDC some of the screen fields are not being caputured.
Suggsestions and Help will be much appreciated.
Regards.
Ramesh.

Hello,
I guess such complex scenarios shall be handled theu BDC, as it gives a better control and flexibility.
If there are some fields in the table that are not getting captured during recording, verify that you are doing the required scrolling within the screen.
If still there is something not getting captured thru BDC, search for some OSS note.
Also try if there is a BAPI or Function to do the required posting, then you can avoid the BDC as well..simple and sweet
Regards,
Vishal

LSMW And BDC's

Can you send me the Documents and Links regarding LSMW and BDC's my id is [email protected]

hi,
check below sites
LSMW
http://www.sap-img.com/bdc.htm.
LSMW:
steps for LSMW: detail documnets: http://www.scmexpertonline.com/downloads/SCM_LSMW_StepsOnWeb.doc
http://sapabap.iespana.es/sapabap/manuales/pdf/lsmw.pdf
http://www.sap-img.com/sap-data-migration.htm
https://websmp207.sap-ag.de/lsmw
http://esnips.com/doc/8e732760-5548-44cc-a0bb-5982c9424f17/lsmw_sp.ppt
http://esnips.com/doc/f55fef40-fb82-4e89-9000-88316699c323/Data-Transfer-Using-LSMW.zip
http://esnips.com/doc/1cd73c19-4263-42a4-9d6f-ac5487b0ebcb/LSMW-with-Idocs.ppt
http://esnips.com/doc/ef04c89f-f3a2-473c-beee-6db5bb3dbb0e/LSMW-with-BAPI.ppt
http://esnips.com/doc/7582d072-6663-4388-803b-4b2b94d7f85e/LSMW.pdf
http://www.sap-img.com/sap-data-migration.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/saptech/lsmw.htm
http://sapabap.iespana.es/sapabap/manuales/pdf/lsmw.pdf
http://www.sap.info/public/INT/int/glossary/int/glossaryletter/Word-17643ed1d6d658821_glossary/L#Word-17643ed1d6d658821_glossary
BDC
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/d62292b3-0301-0010-df98-aaac31cd4a41
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/d4c5e890-0201-0010-bd9a-c3fd8683fc97
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/69/c250684ba111d189750000e8322d00/frameset.htm
excel sheet uploading:
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/upload-direct-excel.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/excel_upload_alternative-kcd-excel-ole-to-int-convert.htm
http://www.sapdevelopment.co.uk/file/file_upexcel.htm
http://www.sapdevelopment.co.uk/file/file_upexcel.htm
http://www.sapdevelopment.co.uk/ms/mshome.htm
if useful don't forgot to give points.

Advantages of LSMW over BDC

What are the advantages of LSMW over BDC ? In which context we would be using LSMW ?
( as per my idea ,LSMW doesnt require any coding and would be used by functional consultants.Apart from this any other advantages of using LSMW ? )

Hi,
Apart from the advantages that you mentined in your question,
we can directly process LSMW with the help of IDOC BAPI through LSMW.
And if we create 1 project in LSMW we can create multiple sub projects and in 1 sub project we create multiple objects.
So by this facility we can use the Object and sub project with in the whole project.
And in LSMW we have a very good facility like conversions fixed rules and constant maintaining facility.
So LSMW is far better than using BDC programs.
We have lot of facilities like Auto field mapping and many others .
When we come to use it we know it better.

Good materials on LSMW and BDC

Hi,
Can anyone send me or refer me some good materials on LSMW and BDC?
Thanks...
Uma.

Hi,
give me ur email..will send you a good document...
Also check the below links..
ABAP HELP
If you check these links, you can find many example programs.
http://www.sap-img.com/abap.htm
http://www.sapdevelopment.co.uk/tips/tipshome.htm
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/Data/Index_en.htm
http://sap.ittoolbox.com/nav/t.asp?t=322&p=322&h1=322
http://sappoint.com/abap/
FAQs in ABAP
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/more-than-100-abap-interview-faqs.htm
Smart forms
http://www.sap-basis-abap.com/sapsf001.htm
Workflow
<http://www.sap-img.com/workflow/sap-workflow.htm>
ALV
http://www.geocities.com/mpioud/Abap_programs.html
Mail
http://www.geocities.com/mpioud/Z_EMAIL_ABAP_REPORT.html
http://www.thespot4sap.com/Articles/SAP_Mail_SO_Object_Send.asp
Table control in BDC
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/bdc-example-using-table-control-in-bdc.htm
SAP Scripts:
http://sappoint.com/abap/
http://www.henrikfrank.dk/abapuk.html
Some useful ABAP Links for learning:
http://cma.zdnet.com/book/abap/index.htm
http://www.sapdevelopment.co.uk/
http://www.sap-img.com/
http://juliet.stfx.ca/people/fac/infosys/abap.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_46c/helpdata/en/d3/2e974d35c511d1829f0000e829fbfe/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_46c/helpdata/en/d6/0db357494511d182b70000e829fbfe/frameset.htm
http://www.henrikfrank.dk/abapexamples/SapScript/sapscript.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/abap/example_code.htm
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Campus/6345/abapindx.htm
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/Data/Index_en.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_40b/helpdata/en/4f/991f82446d11d189700000e8322d00/applet.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/abap-function.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/abap/code/abap19.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/more-than-100-abap-interview-faqs.htm
http://www.planetsap.com/Tips_and_Tricks.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_40b/helpdata/ru/d6/0dc169494511d182b70000e829fbfe/applet.htm
http://www.henrikfrank.dk/abapexamples/SapScript/symbols.htm
http://www.henrikfrank.dk/abapexamples/index.html
http://sap.ittoolbox.com/documents/document.asp?i=752
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/skarkada/sap/
http://sappoint.com/abap/
http://members.tripod.com/abap4/SAP_Functions.html
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~anmari/sap/index.html
http://www.planetsap.com/Userexit_List.htm
http://www.planetsap.com/Tips_and_Tricks.htm
http://www.kabai.com/abaps/q.htm
http://www.planetsap.com/Userexit_List.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_bw21c/helpdata/en/c4/3a8090505211d189550000e829fbbd/frameset.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/abap/bapi/example.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_45b/helpdata/en/65/897415dc4ad111950d0060b03c6b76/content.htm
http://www.sap-basis-abap.com/index.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_40b/helpdata/en/fc/eb2c46358411d1829f0000e829fbfe/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_46c/helpdata/en/aa/aeb23789e95378e10000009b38f8cf/frameset.htm
http://www.geocities.com/ResearchTriangle/1635/system.html
http://www.sapdesignguild.org/resources/MiniSG/3_Managing/3_Functions_Table_Control.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_45b/helpdata/en/d1/801bdf454211d189710000e8322d00/content.htm
http://www.sapfans.com/sapfans/repos/saprep.htm
http://www.planetsap.com/howdo_a.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_util464/helpdata/en/69/c2516e4ba111d189750000e8322d00/content.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/abap/smartforms_detail.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/abap.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_46c/helpdata/en/fc/eb2d67358411d1829f0000e829fbfe/content.htm
http://www.geocities.com/victorav15/sapr3/abap.html
http://www.henrikfrank.dk/abapexamples/SapScript/sapscript.htm
http://abap4.tripod.com/Other_Useful_Tips.html
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_45b/helpdata/en/cf/21ee2b446011d189700000e8322d00/content.htm
http://www.sap-basis-abap.com/sapmm.htm
http://sap.ittoolbox.com/nav/t.asp?t=303&p=448&h1=303&h2=322&h3=448
http://sapfans.com/
http://cma.zdnet.com/book/abap/ch03/ch03.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_40b/helpdata/en/4f/991f82446d11d189700000e8322d00/applet.htm
http://sappoint.com/abap/
http://www.henrikfrank.dk/abapuk.html
http://www.sts.tu-harburg.de/teaching/sap_r3/ABAP4/abapindx.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/abap/index.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/abap.htm
http://www.sapdevelopment.co.uk/tips/tipshome.htm
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/Data/Index_en.htm
http://sap.ittoolbox.com/nav/t.asp?t=322&p=322&h1=322
http://sap.ittoolbox.com/nav/t.asp?t=448&p=448&h1=448
http://www.thespot4sap.com/
http://www.kabai.com/abaps/q.htm
http://www.geocities.com/mpioud/Abap_programs.html
http://www.sapgenie.com/abap/tips_and_tricks.htm
http://www.sapassist.com/code/d.asp?whichpage=1&pagesize=10&i=10&a=c&o=&t=&q=&qt=
For FAQ
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/more-than-100-abap-interview-faqs.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/faq/abap.htm
BAPI-step by step
http://www.sapgenie.com/abap/bapi/example.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/abap/bapi/example.htm
Web log for receive email and processing it through ABAP
/people/thomas.jung3/blog/2004/09/09/receiving-e-mail-and-processing-it-with-abap--version-610-and-higher
For Logical database
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_46c/helpdata/en/9f/db9bed35c111d1829f0000e829fbfe/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_46c/helpdata/EN/35/2cd77bd7705394e10000009b387c12/frameset.htm
Useful link to websites
http://www.hernangn.com.ar/sap.htm
Useful for background
http://www.sappoint.com/basis/bckprsng.pdf
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/6f/08703713bf277ee10000009b38f8cf/frameset.htm
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/wbihelp/index.jsp?topic=/com.ibm.wbix_adapters.doc/doc/mysap4/sap4x41.htm
Table control in BDC
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/bdc-example-using-table-control-in-bdc.htm
For posting web log,
/people/sap.user72/blog/2005/06/28/sdn-weblogs-making-it-easier
Dynamic Internal table -web log in sdn
/people/subramanian.venkateswaran2/blog/2004/11/19/dynamic-internal-table
Smart forms
http://www.sap-basis-abap.com/sapsf001.htm
http://www.sap-press.com/downloads/h955_preview.pdf
http://www.ossincorp.com/Black_Box/Black_Box_2.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/smartforms/sap-smart-forms.htm
How to trace smart form
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/49/c3d8a4a05b11d5b6ef006094192fe3/frameset.htm
Workflow
http://www.sap-img.com/workflow/sap-workflow.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/a5/172437130e0d09e10000009b38f839/frameset.htm
For examples on WorkFlow...check the below link..
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/3d/6a9b3c874da309e10000000a114027/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/PSWFL/PSWFL.pdf
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/4a/dac507002f11d295340000e82dec10/frameset.htm
http://www.workflowing.com/id18.htm
http://www.e-workflow.org/
http://web.mit.edu/sapr3/dev/newdevstand.html
ALV
http://www.geocities.com/mpioud/Abap_programs.html
Mail
http://www.geocities.com/mpioud/Z_EMAIL_ABAP_REPORT.html
http://www.thespot4sap.com/Articles/SAP_Mail_SO_Object_Send.asp
http://www.sapdevelopment.co.uk/reporting/email/attach_xls.htm
BOM Explosion
/people/prakash.singh4/blog/2005/05/15/explode-boms-in-enterprise-portal-using-htmlb-tree--part-1-abap
BOM
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/ea/e9b7234c7211d189520000e829fbbd/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/d1/2e4114a61711d2b423006094b9d648/frameset.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/sap-sd/sales-bom-implementation.htm
http://www.sap-basis-abap.com/sappp007.htm
OLE
http://www.sapgenie.com/abap/ole.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_46c/helpdata/en/59/ae3f2e488f11d189490000e829fbbd/frameset.htm
ALVGRID with refresh
http://www.geocities.com/mpioud/Z_DEMO_ALV_REFRESH_BUTTON.html
For language setting and decimal separator
/people/horst.keller/blog/2004/11/16/abap-geek-7-150-babylonian-confusion
Oracle queries
http://sqlzoo.net/
To format SQL
http://www.sqlinform.com/
SCOT settings
http://www.sap-img.com/basis/basis-faq.htm
Status Icon [ALV,Table Control,Tab Strip]
http://www.sapdesignguild.org/resources/MiniSG-old/from_develop/norm_status_icons.htm#positioning_4
ALV Group Heading
http://www.sap-img.com/fu037.htm
For multiMedia
/people/thomas.jung3/blog/2005/05/11/using-classic-activex-controls-in-the-abap-control-framework
Uploading LOGO in SAP
http://www.sap-img.com/ts001.htm
LSMW
http://www.sap-img.com/sap-data-migration.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/saptech/lsmw.htm
http://sapabap.iespana.es/sapabap/manuales/pdf/lsmw.pdf
http://www.sap.info/public/INT/int/glossary/int/glossaryletter/Word-17643ed1d6d658821_glossary/L#Word-17643ed1d6d658821_glossary
Here are the two links which contains lots of PDFS:
http://www.easymarketplace.de/online-pdfs-q-s.php
http://www.consolut.de/saphelp/sap_online_help.html
http://www.sap-img.com/
http://www.sappoint.com/
http://www.sapdevelopment.co.uk/
http://www.allsaplinks.com/idoc_search.html
Cheers,
Abdul Hakim

Difference in lsmw and bdc

What is the advantage of using lsmw instead of bdc whether there is any disadvantage in using lsmw

Hi,
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.
Call transaction.
1) asynchronous processing
2) can transfer small amount of data
3) processing is faster.
4) errors need to be handled explicitly
5) data is updated automatically
Session method.
1) synchronous processing.
2) can tranfer large amount of data.
3) processing is slower.
4) error log is created
5) data is not updated until session is processed.
Session method is to populate the data by filling BDC structure
and keep as session to process from SM37 to post in appropriate Transaction.
Call transaction method is to post the data directly into the Transaction from an Executable program.
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
some more links
BDC
http://www.sap-img.com/bdc.htm
LSMW
http://www.sap-img.com/sap-data-migration.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/saptech/lsmw.htm
http://sapabap.iespana.es/sapabap/manuales/pdf/lsmw.pdf
http://www.sap.info/public/INT/int/glossary/int/glossaryletter/Word-17643ed1d6d658821_glossary/L#Word-17643ed1d6d658821_glossary
Thanks
Manju

Vendor Conversion (LSMW or BDC)

Hello,
I want to know what is the best way to convert the Vendor Master(around 60000) from the Legacy to SAP.
There will be new fields to be filled up and then some old fields(Porg,CC,etc) from the legacy might need a logic(table) to convert.
Should I use LSMW or BDC and can I process it based on a file.?
How do we do it?
Recommendation would be appreciated.
Thanks

Hi,
For uploading the data from legacy system to SAP sys preference should be like this...
1) LSMW
2) BAPI
3) BDC
regards,
paras

LSMW Vs BDC

what is the differnece between LSMW and BDC
what is the additional advantage of BDC over LSMW

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/backgrou nd 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.
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
1. Do not require ABAPer for this. Any SAP functional person can do this.
2. Do not have to do Recording , using SHDB.
3. No Coding requirer, just follow simple 13-14 steps.
If it is helpful please give me reward point.
Thanks
Murali Poli

Data Migration using LSMW or BDC ?

Hi,
Can anyone provide me with the following information about uploading MM Master Data using LSMW or BDC :-
1. What and all tables are used for uploading Material Master, Vendor Master, Info Record, Open PO, Open PR, RFQ, Open Contracts/Agreements ?
2. What problems are faced during Data Upload ?
3. What error appears/encouontered during upload ?
4. What is the diffrence b/w LSMW and BDC ? Both can be used for Data upload so, what differences are b/w them ?
5. Any other thing to remember/know during Data Upload ?
Thanks,
Lucky

Hi Lucky,
Dont get angry by seeing my response.
See each and every question posted by u is available , in this forum,
u need to do just a search on individual post.
see what ever ur posted, u r definetly got the solutions through others,
remember most of these answers are fetching by this threads itself (60-70%)
a few solutions are there that are given by own,
so better to search first, in the forum , if not satisfied with the solutions then .........
Just its an friendly talk
and Reward points for helpful answers
Thanks
Naveen khan

Lsmw and bdc r mandatory to sd

hello gurrus,
is lsmw and bdc r mandatory for sd.
bye

Hi Basha,
We cannot say that LSMW and BDC are mandatory for SD.
LSMW is actually a tool to upload data into SAP. BDC is also a program which can be used for the same purpose.But LSMW is not available with the earlier versions of SAP. Ex: versions 3.1H and 3.1I.BDC was used most of the times.LSMW has got more advantages than BDC in terms of less coding,easy to use etc.
Hope this helps.
Please reward if useful.
Thanks,
Srinivasa

LSMW or BDC

Hi Experts,
I do migration for FS00(G/L Account). I dont know which one is correct (LSMW or BDC)
Thanks advance,
Amudha.

Hi,
Thanks for your previous answer. Can you tell me which one is best for migrating below master data (Ex: LSMW or BDC)
1.Commitment Item
2.Price Master
3.Fund Center
4.cost element
Thanks and advance
Amudha

I want purchase order bdc or bapi with full solution

hi,
if any one have purchase order bdc or bapi with full solution . plz send me .
thanking u,

hi
Just take all required fields to create PO into one internal table . Just use BAPI_PO_CREATE1 function module. In that function module give internal table name. It will create the PO. Extra decorations like error messages and all you need to take care.
Reward if it helpful.
Thanks
Siva Kumar

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