Difference between BAPI Function Module and Remote Enable Function Module

Dear Experts,
I want to know the main difference between BAPI Function Module and Remote Enable Function Module ?
One main difference that I know is BAPI FM are declared in Methods of Business Object ie BAPI are methods of BOR where as Remote Enabled FM are not. What are other differences? Is it possible to convert a Remote Enable FM to BAPI FM .
regards
Manish

Hello,
Did u create any ZBAPI?
The Procdure for Creating the Customer BAPI is Create a Remote Enabled Function module and then goto the tcode BAPI.
Once u go in to that just take the Project tab and enter the details.
by this way u can create a Customer BAPI.
With Regards,
Sumodh.P

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The difference is not importat while you understand the concept.
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BAPI is used only when it is available for the particular transaction like Delivery Sales order. but BDC can be used for any
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data tot type i.
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 p_num2 = 15
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