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

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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

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

Difference between LSMW and CATT

Hi all,
Can anybody tell me the difference between LSMW and CATT?

CATT
SAP users use CATT frequently to upload master data or to
make changes to master data records. SAP Consultants and
Abapers tend to use it for creating test data. The
transactions run without user interaction. You can check
system messages and test database changes. All tests are
logged. The CATT records your keystrokes while performing
the actual transaction. You then identify the fields that
you wish to change in that view. Then export this data to a
spreadsheet to populate with the data required. This is
uploaded and executed saving you keying in the data
manually.
To perform CATT, it has to be enabled in your production
environment (your systems administrator should be able to
do this - SCC4). You will also need access to your
development system to create the CATT script.
The process of uploading data with a CATT:
Activate CATT in your client
In transaction code SCC4 - click the change button
Double click on the client number
In the Restriction section, tick Allows CATT processes to
be started.
Upload data using CATT
1. Create Import variant for the fields you need
Transaction SCAT
Goto Parameters
Create Import Variant
Goto Variant -> Edit
Goto Variant -> Fast entry or F9
Duplicate 01
2. To change the MRP Group for a list of Material
Assuming that I want to change the MRP Group for a list of
Material.
My text files should look something like this:
[Variant ID] [Variant Text] &ZDISGR &ZMATNR
--> Parameter texts MRP group Material
--> Default Values M1 A001
Changes to the default values displayed above not
effective
#01 M1 A001
#02 ''     A002
#03 M1 A003
Note : '' denotes a blank in the field. e.g. Material A002
MRP group will be replaced by a blank.
3. Configure the recorded entry fields to read from the
imported text file data
In the CATT : Maintain functions test case Screen
Double click on the Object Name
Double click on the screen number with your desired fields
Park the cursor on the fields
Click Edit -> Details
Fill in the Parameters Name and Field Contents
Finish Save it.
Assign your text file data.
In the CATT : Execute test case Screen
Click External from file and choose your text file
CATT will now read from your text file and update whatever
data you have specified.
LSMW
Using LSMW you can update any kind of data but no changes to database are allowed, where as CATT tool can update only master data, which also allows changes to the master data and also a significant testing of data is possible. LSMW is a tool that offers you 4 ways to import data into SAP, they are BDC, Direct Input, BAPI(BO), IDOC.It is used for migrating the data b/w the Non-SAP and SAP application to do for that we can take the Non-SAP application data and Converts the data into the Legacy data. After the Legacy data creation convert the data in to the "Flat file". That flat file is in the form of text file or excel format.If the file is in the form of text format
we can create the ".txt" file ("ABC.txt")and in the form of
excel ".xls" file is created. flat file for dos and .xls
file for IBM. The converted file (.txt/.xls)is either upload or download. The Upload functionality if used for .txt file to SAP and where as Downloading is the concept while SAP to .txt/.xls file.
Execute the transaction LSMW to start transfer of data,Before using the LSMW we should have good knowledge about the business object and the fields that will be transferred.
There are 14 steps that are normally used and these are :
1)   Maintain Object Attributes.
2)   Maintain Source Structures.
3)   Maintain Source Fields.
4)   Maintain Structure Relations
5)   Maintain Field Mapping and conversion rules .
6)   Maintain Fixed Values,translations ,user defined routines.
7)   Specify Files .
8)   Assign Files .
9)   Read DATA.
10) Display Read Data.
11) Convert Data.
12) Display Converted Data.
13) Create Batch Input Session.
14) Run Batch Input Sesion.

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.

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

Documentation for LSMW and BDC

can anybody give me documentation for LSMW and bdc and its relevance in asset accounting.

Hi Anand,
there are several threads available in this forum for this topic. kindly do a search- you will get several useful material.
i have given u couple of useful links
LSMW
LSMW demo
BDC & LSMW
The last thread has both the topic u have asked about.
Thanks
Janani
award points if helpful

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

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

Differnce between lsmw and bdc

what is the diffrence between LSMW and BDC

hi
lsmw is user friendly functional consultant can do it with out technical consultant help there is no program required
bdc abaper help is needed some code should be developed
for master data uploading lsmw is suggestable
for transaction data bdc is suggestable
BDC(Batch data communication) is program tool used to load the data which program developer creates from scratch.Traditionaly this is the mechanism used to load the data.thsi you need to do technacally for this you required technical knowledge.
LSMW - Legacy System Migration Workbench SAP has developed user friendly tool for loading the data of the specific objects(vendor master, customers, orders so on) and this can be used by the functional consultant or end user without understanding the underlying program code. No ABAP knowledge is required to use this tool. This tool can be used to load the legacy data and also to conduct mass data changes in the system
Thanks & Regards
phaneendra
Edited by: phaneendra Reddy on Sep 23, 2008 6:21 AM

Difference between sapscripts and BDCs

what is the difference between sapscripts and BDCs

BDC for data communication between sap to non sap(vice-versa)
where scripts is a business layout(we create)
bdc help
They are the only 3 methods mostly we use in BDC.
Call _Dialog is outdated. it is there in the intial stages of SAP.
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
Check these link:
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/difference-between-batch-input-and-call-transaction-in-bdc.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/question-about-bdc-program.htm
http://www.itcserver.com/blog/2006/06/30/batch-input-vs-call-transaction/
http://www.planetsap.com/bdc_main_page.htm
call Transaction or session method ?
These are the Function modules used for the Session Method.
BDC_OPEN_GROUP
BDC_INSERT
BDC_CLOSE_GROUP
BDC_DELETE_SESSION to create a session
You can schedule the execution of BDC session using the program RSBDCSUB.
another one call transaction
open dataset
close dataset
reward if it helps u
vijay pawar

Difference between interface and bdc

Hi All,
Can anybody please explain interface and BDC.
Thanks in advance

Hi
Interface is the one which is used to transfer data from SAP to Non SAP system or NON SAP to SAP system.
BAPI, IDOC are some of the interfaces.
BDC is used to upload data from Legacy to SAP system.
Reward points if useful
Regards
Anji

Loading customer master data using lsmw and bdc

Hi all..
Iam a beginner in sap world and my first project is to load the customer master data from mainframes into sap.
Can anyone guide me how to approach to this project and what are the best materials to go through. Also can any one send some sample programs related to these..
It would be a great help of you guys for a beginner like me..
Thanks,
mahi

Message type DEBMAS
Idoc type DEBMAS** where ** is highest number available in your system (check via WE30). e.g. DEBMAS06

What is BAPI?How to create a BAPI? Difference b/w BAPI and BDC

Hi all,
Can some one help me regarding...
What is an BAPI?where it is used?
How to create a BAPI?
What is the difference between BAPI and BDC Program?
Iam in Initial stage regarding BAPI concept.
Please respond me soon.
Thanks,
Lee

HI,
Here it is:
BAPI Programming Guide
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/CABFABAPIREF/CABFABAPIPG.pdf
BAPI User Guide
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCMIDAPII/CABFAAPIINTRO.pdf
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
http://ifr.sap.com/catalog/query.asp
STEP BY STEP for BAPI
http://sap-img.com/abap/bapi-step-by-step-guidance.htm
DIFFERENCE between BAPI and BDC
BDC is traditional way of coding the transactions for uploading the legacy data, Sap is changing all transactions to Object oriented programming. Since BAPI is Object based and supports all the new transactions it is preffered over BDC. More over BAPI's process data faster than BDC.
BAPI is a SAP-supplied function module with a defined interface, which allows you to interact with various business objects. SAP guarantees the integrity of your database for anything updated using a BAPI. BDC is a method of driving screens programatically, for updating SAP data. BAPIs are generally faster than BDCs.
A BAPI is faster because it is updating the DB "directly". Whereas BDC with call
transaction goes through the whole screen sequence like any user would do, simply put, fills screens.
However - there is not always a BAPI for a particular transaction and not all functions that are performed by a transaction can be done by a BAPI. BDCs produce error sessions which can be processed by the user, while BAPIs don't.
First choose the BAPI ,if there is no BAPI go for BDC.
why BAPI first not BDC.
SAP comes up with Change in Version, so each and every time they will change the screens/number etc.
so you have to change your BDC programs accordingly.
and also Most of the Latest versions transactions are Enjoy Transaction. they will not support BDC's in Background.
But Using BAPI's No such disadvantages.
A BAPI is faster because it is updating the DB "directly" through ABAP code.
A BDC with call transaction goes through the whole screen sequence like any user would do, simply put, it is filling screens.
Actually it depends on your requirement but BAPI is more effective as it is standard function module to update SAP databases rather than BDC.
using bdc over bapi has advantages and also disadvantages
advantages:
1. using bdc we can upload data into database tables using 2 ways
1. foreground -
means that user interaction is there for each and every record.
2. back ground -
no user interaction and tasks are done automatically.
using these two options is one of the greatest advantage over bapi.
2. in bdc call transaction method we can control the display of screen resolution which is not possible with bapi's
3. bdc is generally used for transferring of large amount of data than bapi's
4.session method of bdc allows us to place data directly in application server and then finally transfered into sap database tables
disadvantages:
1.bdc is only used for sap to sap system data transferring
2. bapis's generally works more faster than bdc's
3. using bapis we can connect to remote systems and also to non sap systems.
if useful reward some points.
A BAPI is a method of a SAP Business Object. BAPI enables SAP and third party applications to interact and integrate
with each other at the Business Object / Process level.
Check this link to know more about BAPI.
http://www.sapgenie.com/abap/bapi/example.htm
http://sappoint.com/abap/
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. .
To know more about BDC,
check the link.
http://sappoint.com/abap/
Main differences are...
In case of bdc data transfer takes place from flat file into sap system ie the file existing in sap system to sap sytem
where is bapi's r remotly enabled function modules which are assigned to some business objects n used to transfer the data between different business partners who are using different systems other than sap.
not only that...
when you plan to upgrade your system version then bdc willnot support those upgradations where as bapi's will support.
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Manish
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Alvaro Tejada Galindo

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
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