Document distribution using ALE

Hi Again,
I need to copy the documents from one Content Repository to another using ALE(Application Link Enabling). Any idea on this ?
In my previous thread I tried with out ALE, but cline require the data should move using ALE. Need to copy ONLY selected DIRs from one Content repository to another.
Thanks,
Tarun.

Hi,
Without trying to be funny the question you are asking does not make sense.
The DIR data resides in the SAP instance. The actual document itself resides in the Content respository. So technically speaking there are no DIR's in a Content Repository....only files (*.pdf, *.doc, etc)
It is possible to replicate DIR's from one location to another using ALE.
It is also possible to move content (documents in the content resposity) from one repository to another.
Hope this helps you.
Regards,
Neil

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Example Purchasing & Selling scenario
We will develop a custom IDoc to carry the billing number from the Service Receivers system to the Service Providers system. We will populate the IDoc in a user exit on the sending side and we will process the transaction on the receiving side using a custom function module and a BDC transaction call.
No rule conversion, segment filtering or version conversion will be implemented in the model as described in Figure 1.
Requirements
Working ALE environment - See ALE Basis Configuration Guide;
ALE scenario design together with the business requirement;
Development access; and
ALE configuration access.
NOTES:
1. All IMG references to transactions are located in the transaction SALE which is the ALE portion of the IMG
2. This is one way of developing a scenario where no message control exists. If message control exist (EG. On purchase orders) then NAST can be used to call an outbound function module that would create the required IDocs.
3. Extensive knowledge of IDocs and ALE basis configuration is required in order to understand this guide.
2. OUTBOUND PROCESSING
2.1. Create IDoc type (WE30) Client independent
The IDoc type refers to the IDoc structure that you will require for your development. In our case the IDoc type is called ZINVRV01. This IDoc type will have 1 segment called Z1INVRV with 2 fields, LIFNR & XBLNR, in this segment. If you require many segments or nested segments then they are also created using the same procedure.
We will create the IDoc of the following structure:
ZINVRV01
Purchasing and Selling - Invoice receipt reversal
Z1INVRV P&S - Segment 1
Segment fields
LIFNR Vendor account number
XBLNR Reference document number
Figure 3: IDoc type ZINVRV01
To create the IDoc type, follow these next few steps:
Enter transaction WE30 (ALE -> Extensions -> IDoc types -> Maintain IDoc type)
Type in ZINVRV01 and click on Basic IDoc type, click the Create icon
Click on Create new (we are creating an IDoc from scratch but you may want to copy another IDoc if it is similar to your requirements) and enter a description, and press enter
Click on ZINVRV01 and then on the Create icon
Enter Z1INVRV as the segment type (must start with Z1), check mandatory if the segment must exist (in this case check it), enter 1 in minimum number and 1 as maximum number. (Make the maximum number 9999999999 if there are going to be many of these segments in each IDoc. IE. When line items are passed via IDocs), click on Segment editor
Enter a description for your segment type and create
Enter a description for your segment, enter each field required in your IDoc, in our case type LIFNR across for Field name, DE structure and DE documentation, repeat for XBLNR and press enter to validate.
Save and generate, press back
To release the segment choose Goto, Release from the menu
Check the box on the line of your new segment
Save, back and enter
Your IDoc type structure should be displayed with your new segment
Save and back
To release the IDoc type choose Extras, Release type from the menu and Yes
Your IDoc is now ready for use. If you need to add fields or segments to your IDoc type, you will need to cancel the release of the IDoc type as well as the segment release using a similar procedure followed above (except now you uncheck the release box for the segment and you choose cancel release for the IDoc type).
2.2. Create message type (WE81) Client independent
To create a new message type, follow these next few steps:
Enter transaction WE81 (ALE -> Extensions -> IDoc types -> Maintain message type for intermed. Structure -> Create logical message type)
Choose Create logical message type by double clicking on it
Click on change icon to enter change mode
Click on New entries to add a new type
Enter the required message type, in our case it is ZINVRV and an appropriate description
Save and exit.
Your message type has now been created. The next step will be to link it to the IDoc.
2.2.1. Link message to IDoc type (WE82 & BD69) Client independent
To link the message type to the IDoc type follow these next few steps:
Enter transaction WE82 (ALE -> Extensions -> IDoc types -> Maintain message type for intermed. Structure -> EDI: Message Types and Assignment to IDoc Types)
Click on change icon to enter change mode
Click on New entries to create the link
Enter the message type ZINVRV and the BasicIDoc type as ZINVRV01
Save and exit
Enter transaction BD69 (ALE -> Extensions -> IDoc types -> Maintain message type for intermed. Structure -> Assign message type to IDoc for ALE)
Click on change icon to enter change mode
Click on New entries to create the link
Enter the message type ZINVRV and the BasicIDoc type as ZINVRV01
Save and exit
Your IDoc is now linked to your message type. We still need to link object types and add the message to the model before we can use the message.
2.2.2. Maintain object type for message type (BD59) Client independent
The ALE objects are used to create links between IDocs and applications objects, to control the serialisation, to filter messages in the customer model and to use listings.
For our own message type and IDoc you must maintain object types for the links.
If you want to check the serialisation for the message type, then you must maintain object types for the serialisation. If no serialisation object has been maintained for a given message type, then the serialisation will not be checked for this message type.
To add an object type to our message type, follow these next few steps:
Enter transaction BD59 (ALE -> Extensions -> ALE object maintenance -> Maintain object types)
Type in your message type ZINVRV and press enter
Click on New entries
Enter your object type, LIFNR (We need to use the vendor as a filter object), the segment name where LIFNR resides, Z1INVRV, a number 1 for the sequence followed by the actual field name LIFNR
Save and exit.
You have now created an object that well use as a filter object in the customer model to direct the flow of messages to the various logical systems based on the vendors in the filter of the message type ZINVRV.
We now need to add our new message type to the distribution model.
2.3. Configuring the Distribution Model
This task is performed on your ALE reference client.
2.3.1. Manual Configuration (BD64) Client dependent
To manually configure the customer distribution model, read the ALE configuration procedure, and follow these steps:
Perform the Maintain customer distribution model directly function. (ALE -> Distribution customer model -> Maintain customer distribution model directly)
Specify the customer model you want to maintain and the logical system that is to be the sender of the messages OR create a new model. (Create model ALE with logical system ALELS1C400)
Choose the receiving systems to which the sending system must forward message type ZINVRV to.
For each receiving logical system allocate the message type necessary for communication to the receiving systems as per ALE configuration procedure.
Create filter objects (in our case LIFNR as the object type with the associated vendor number, 0000018001 with leading zeros, in the object area) for the message types.
Save the entries.
NOTES:
You cannot maintain a message type between the same sender and receiver in more than one customer distribution model.
Only the owner is authorised to modify the model.
To change the owner of a model, choose the 'Maintain ownership of customer distribution model' function. Make sure that all changes will be distributed to all systems that know the corresponding model. To do so, you can use the correction and transport system.
To transport the customer distribution model you should use the Distribute customer model function of the IMG as described below.
2.3.2. Distribute customer model (BD71) Client dependent
After the customer model has been created centrally, it must be distributed to the other remote systems. This entails first of all setting up the communication for the distributed systems and then sending the model.
2.3.2.1. Distribute Model (BD71) Client dependent
This task is performed on your ALE reference client. To distribute the customer distribution model, read the ALE configuration procedure and follow these steps:
Make the settings for the communication with the other decentral systems, you have not set them yet.
Define the RFC destination for R/3 connections whose names correspond to the name of the corresponding logical system.
Create the output partner profile.
Distribute the customer model
Specify the name of the customer model.
You must specify the target system to which you want to distribute the customer model.
You must repeat this function for every distributed logical system.
2.3.2.2. Maintain sending system partner profile (WE20) Client dependent
With this function, you define the partner profiles for all outbound and inbound messages on the basis of the customer distribution model.
After you have defined and distributed the customer model, you will have to maintain the partner profiles locally. To do this read the ALE configuration procedure.
Enter the output mode (background, immediately) and the package size for outbound processing.
Requirements
The customer model must be maintained.
RFC destinations must be maintained.
The customer model must be distributed.
To ensure that the appropriate persons in charge are informed if a processing error occurs, you must make settings in: Error processing Maintain organisational units.
2.4. Populate & distribute IDoc using ABAP
An IDoc consists of a control record with structure edidc and one or more data records with structure edidd. The control record contains the sender and recipient of the IDoc, as well as information on the type of message.
To be able to pass an IDoc to the ALE layer, you must set up a field string with structure edidc and an internal table with structure edidd. They are used to call function module master_idoc_distribute, which performs the save to the database and triggers the dispatch if necessary.
2.4.1. Example code
The code displayed below does the following:
populates our IDoc segment Z1INVR with the 2 fields XBLNR and LIFNR, populates the segment name and appends this to an internal table used to store the IDoc data;
populates the control record info with the message type and IDoc type; and
calls the MASTER_IDOC_DISTRIBUTE function module which distributes the IDoc as configured in the customer distribution model.
Data declaration statements
DATA: C_INVREV_SEGNAME(7) TYPE C VALUE 'Z1INVRV',
C_INVREV_MESTYPE(6) TYPE C VALUE 'ZINVRV',
C_INVREV_IDOC_TYPE(8) TYPE C VALUE 'ZINVRV01',
Z1INVRV LIKE Z1INVRV,
C_INVREV_DOCTYPE LIKE BKPF-BLART VALUE 'YY',
IDOC_CONTROL LIKE EDIDC,
T_COMM_CONTROL LIKE EDIDC OCCURS 0 WITH HEADER LINE,
IDOC_DATA LIKE EDIDD OCCURS 0 WITH HEADER LINE.
Move the document header into a structure
LOOP AT DOC_HEAD_TAB INTO DOC_HEAD.
ENDLOOP.
Move the document item data into a structure
LOOP AT DOC_ITEM_TAB INTO DOC_ITEM WHERE NOT ( LIFNR IS INITIAL ).
ENDLOOP.
Populate the IDoc segments field with the required data
CLEAR Z1INVRV.
Z1INVRV-LIFNR = DOC_ITEM-LIFNR. Store vendor number for filter
Z1INVRV-XBLNR = DOC_HEAD-XBLNR. Billing number
IDOC_DATA-SEGNAM = C_INVREV_SEGNAME. Segment name
IDOC_DATA-SDATA = Z1INVRV. Segment data
APPEND IDOC_DATA. Populate IDoc internal table
Move the control data info required for the distribution
IDOC_CONTROL-MESTYP = C_INVREV_MESTYPE.
IDOC_CONTROL-DOCTYP = C_INVREV_IDOC_TYPE.
Call the distribute function with the required parameters
CALL FUNCTION 'MASTER_IDOC_DISTRIBUTE' IN UPDATE TASK
EXPORTING
MASTER_IDOC_CONTROL = IDOC_CONTROL
TABLES
COMMUNICATION_IDOC_CONTROL = T_COMM_CONTROL
MASTER_IDOC_DATA = IDOC_DATA
EXCEPTIONS
ERROR_IN_IDOC_CONTROL = 1
ERROR_WRITING_IDOC_STATUS = 2
ERROR_IN_IDOC_DATA = 3
SENDING_LOGICAL_SYSTEM_UNKNOWN = 4
OTHERS = 5.
Figure 4: Outbound processing example code
NOTE:
For debugging purposes, use transaction WE05 (IDoc overview) to see check your IDoc status, or to see whether an IDoc was created/
3. INBOUND PROCESSING
3.1. Create Function Module
This function module is called when a message type, of type ZINVRV, comes into the receiving system. This needs to be configured and is dealt with later in this section. The function module is passed the IDoc as a parameter.
Example parameters
Import parameters Reference field Opt Y/N
INPUT_METHOD BDWFAP_PAR-INPUTMETHD N
MASS_PROCESSING BDWFAP_PAR-MASS_PROC N
Export Parameters Reference field Opt Y/N
WORKFLOW_RESULT BDWFAP_PAR-RESULT N
APPLICATION_VARIABLE BDWFAP_PAR-APPL_VAR N
IN_UPDATE_TASK BDWFAP_PAR-UPDATETASK N
CALL_TRANSACTION_DONE BDWFAP_PAR-CALLTRANS N
Table Parameters Reference field Optional Y/N
IDOC_CONTRL EDIDC
IDOC_DATA EDIDD
IDOC_STATUS BDIDOCSTAT
RETURN_VARIABLES BDWFRETVAR
SERIALIZATION_INFO BDI_SER
Exceptions
WRONG_FUNCTION_CALLED
Example code
The code displayed below does the following:
populates a BDC table with the IDoc info;
calls the transaction via a BDC call; and
updates the IDoc status according to the BDC error status.
EXTRACT FROM: Z_IDOC_INPUT_ZINVRV
Declaration of local variables
DATA: C_SEGNAM(10) TYPE C VALUE 'Z1INVRV'.
*-Loop through the IDOCs
LOOP AT IDOC_CONTRL.
*---Loop through the data for the IDOC
LOOP AT IDOC_DATA WHERE DOCNUM = IDOC_CONTRL-DOCNUM.
CASE IDOC_DATA-SEGNAM.
WHEN C_SEGNAM.
Here we get the info from the idoc table
IT_Z1INVRV = IDOC_DATA-SDATA.
ENDCASE.
PERFORM REV_INV.
ENDLOOP.
PERFORM UPDATE_IDOC_STATUS.
ENDLOOP.
FORM REV_INV "Reverse invoice form
Local variables & constants
DATA: C_TCODE LIKE BKPF-TCODE VALUE 'VF11'. "BDC transaction code
Now we can build the bdc table to call the reversal transaction start of screen 109
CLEAR BDC_TAB.
BDC_TAB-PROGRAM = 'SAPMV60A'.
BDC_TAB-DYNPRO = '109'.
BDC_TAB-DYNBEGIN = 'X'.
APPEND BDC_TAB.
Document number
CLEAR BDC_TAB.
BDC_TAB-FNAM = 'KOMFK-VBELN(01)'.
BDC_TAB-FVAL = IT_Z1INVRV-XBLNR. "Billing document number
APPEND BDC_TAB.
OK Code for screen 109
CLEAR BDC_TAB.
BDC_TAB-FNAM = 'BDC_OKCODE'.
BDC_TAB-FVAL = 'SICH'.
APPEND BDC_TAB.
Now we can call transaction 'VF11' with the populated bdc table. The transaction is called inside the idoc-contrl loop, so a transaction will be called for every idoc (journal). the transaction is called in no-display mode ('N') because this code runs in background as it is called by ale. The update is specified to be synchronous ('S') because we have to wait for the result to update the idoc status correctly.
CALL TRANSACTION C_TCODE USING BDC_TAB MODE 'N' UPDATE 'S'.
Store the return code for use in another form (status update)
RETURN_CODE = SY-SUBRC.
Here we check the return code, if there was an error, we put the transaction in a bdc session for the user to review and correct.
IF SY-SUBRC NE 0.
CALL FUNCTION 'BDC_OPEN_GROUP'
EXPORTING
CLIENT = SY-MANDT
GROUP = 'ZINVRV'
USER = C_ALE_USER
KEEP = 'X'.
CALL FUNCTION 'BDC_INSERT'
EXPORTING
TCODE = C_TCODE
TABLES
DYNPROTAB = BDC_TAB.
CALL FUNCTION 'BDC_CLOSE_GROUP'
EXCEPTIONS
NOT_OPEN = 1
QUEUE_ERROR = 2
OTHERS = 3.
ELSE. "No problems
C_EXISTS = 'N'.
Select from the billing document table to get sales doc number
SELECT * FROM VBRP WHERE VBELN = IT_Z1INVRV-XBLNR.
Select from the sales document table to get user status number
SELECT SINGLE * FROM VBAP WHERE VBELN = VBRP-AUBEL AND
POSNR = VBRP-AUPOS.
Select from the status table to change the user status to pending
SELECT * FROM JEST WHERE OBJNR = VBAP-OBJNR AND
STAT LIKE C_USER_STATUS.
IF JEST-STAT = C_US_PENDING. "User status is pending
JEST-INACT = C_UNCHECKED. "Make pending the active status
UPDATE JEST.
C_EXISTS = 'Y'. "I.E. An entry is already in table
ELSEIF JEST-INACT = C_UNCHECKED AND JEST-STAT NE C_US_PENDING.
JEST-INACT = C_CHECKED. "Make everything else inactive
UPDATE JEST.
ENDIF.
ENDSELECT.
IF C_EXISTS = 'N'. "I.E. Pending has never been a status before
JEST-OBJNR = VBAP-OBJNR.
JEST-STAT = C_US_PENDING.
JEST-INACT = C_UNCHECKED. "Make pending the active status
INSERT JEST.
ENDIF.
ENDSELECT. "Select from VBRP (Billing document table)
ENDIF.
ENDFORM. " REV_INV
FORM UPDATE_IDOC_STATUS.
Now we check the CALL TRANSACTION return code and set IDOC status
CLEAR IDOC_STATUS.
IF RETURN_CODE = 0.
WORKFLOW_RESULT = '0'.
IDOC_STATUS-DOCNUM = IDOC_CONTRL-DOCNUM.
IDOC_STATUS-STATUS = '53'.
IDOC_STATUS-UNAME = SY-UNAME.
IDOC_STATUS-REPID = SY-REPID.
IDOC_STATUS-MSGTY = SY-MSGTY.
IDOC_STATUS-MSGID = SY-MSGID.
IDOC_STATUS-MSGNO = SY-MSGNO.
IDOC_STATUS-MSGV1 = SY-MSGV1.
IDOC_STATUS-MSGV2 = SY-MSGV2.
IDOC_STATUS-MSGV3 = SY-MSGV3.
IDOC_STATUS-MSGV4 = SY-MSGV4.
RETURN_VARIABLES-WF_PARAM = 'Processed_IDOCs'.
RETURN_VARIABLES-DOC_NUMBER = IDOC_CONTRL-DOCNUM.
APPEND RETURN_VARIABLES.
ELSE.
WORKFLOW_RESULT = '99999'.
IDOC_STATUS-DOCNUM = IDOC_CONTRL-DOCNUM.
IDOC_STATUS-STATUS = '51'.
IDOC_STATUS-UNAME = SY-UNAME.
IDOC_STATUS-REPID = SY-REPID.
IDOC_STATUS-MSGTY = SY-MSGTY.
IDOC_STATUS-MSGID = SY-MSGID.
IDOC_STATUS-MSGNO = SY-MSGNO.
IDOC_STATUS-MSGV1 = SY-MSGV1.
IDOC_STATUS-MSGV2 = SY-MSGV2.
IDOC_STATUS-MSGV3 = SY-MSGV3.
IDOC_STATUS-MSGV4 = SY-MSGV4.
RETURN_VARIABLES-WF_PARAM = 'ERROR_IDOCS'.
RETURN_VARIABLES-DOC_NUMBER = IDOC_CONTRL-DOCNUM.
APPEND RETURN_VARIABLES.
ENDIF.
APPEND IDOC_STATUS.
ENDFORM. " UPDATE_IDOC_STATUS
Figure 5: Inbound processing example code
3.1.1. Debugging inbound FM
Use transaction WE19 to test inbound function module in debugging mode. Also use WE05 to view the IDocs and their statuses.
3.2. Maintain ALE attributes
The inbound function module needs to be linked to the message type and the message type needs to be linked to the appropriate inbound process code at the partner profile level before the scenario is enabled. These steps are described below in detail.
3.2.1. Link Message Type to Function Module (WE57) Client independent
To link a message (ZINVRV) type to a function module (Z_IDOC_INPUT_ZINVRV) follow these steps:
Enter transaction WE57 (ALE -> Extensions -> Inbound -> Allocate function module to logical message)
Select an entry (EG. IDOC_INPUT_ORDERS) and copy
Type in module name Z_IDOC_INPUT_ZINVRV
Type in basic IDoc type as ZINVRV01
Type in message type as ZINVRV
Type object type as IDOCINVOIC (Invoice document) - Used for workflow
Direction should be set to 2 for inbound
Enter and save
3.2.2. Define FM settings (BD51) Client independent
Enter transaction BD51 (ALE -> Extensions -> Inbound -> Define settings for input modules)
Click on New entries
Type in the name of the new function module Z_IDOC_INPUT_ZINVRV
Enter 0 for mass processing in the output column
Save and Exit
3.2.3. Maintain process codes (WE42) Client dependent
A process code needs to be maintained on each client. It then needs to be linked to the message via the partner profiles on each client. This allows the various clients to use a unique function module for the same message type.
To maintain the process code follow these steps:
Log on to the appropriate receiving system client
Execute WE42 (ALE -> Extensions -> Inbound -> Maintaining process codes inbound)
Choose Inbound with ALE service
Choose Processing with function module
Click on Processing with function module and choose create icon
Click on New Entries
Type in process code ZINR and give it a description and save
Now you are asked to Please maintain codes added in ALE entry methods, enter and choose Z_IDOC_INPUT_FIRVSL and copy it. You should choose a FM similar to your one.
Enter your process code ZINR
Enter your function module Z_IDOC_INPUT_ZINVRV
NOTE: The next 6 steps are used in workflow error handling.
Enter IDPKFIDCMT in object type
Enter MASSINPUTFINISHED in End event
Enter IDOCINVOIC in IDoc object type
Enter INPUTERROROCCURREDFI in IDoc start event
Enter INPUTFINISHEDFI in IDoc End event
Enter IDOCINVOIC in Application object type
You will need to determine the task associated with object IDOCINVOIC, and then assign the appropriate position to it. This position will then receive the application error messages via workflow.
To set up the workflow area please consult the Workflow config guide.
3.3. Create inbound partner profile
For each message type you need to maintain the inbound partner profiles.
3.3.1. Maintain receiving system partner profile (WE20) Client dependent
To maintain inbound partner profiles read the document ALE configuration procedure:
Add the message type ZINVRV with process code ZINR.
Enter the output mode (background, immediately) for inbound processing and NO message code.
Enter the position S and choose the ALE administrator 50000085. This position will then receive all the technical ALE errors via workflow.
3.4. Test
Once the inbound function module has been debugged the scenario should be ready to test in its entirety. If problems occur, read through the relevant areas of this document to check your configuration or code.
Hope this will help you,
If you want me to explain more, you can give me your email id.
Reward with points incase you are satisfied.
Regards,
Sushama

DISTRIBUTION OF ALE IDOC

HI GURUS
i want detailed distributiuon on ale idoc processing along with transaction codes step by step
plzzz its urgent
baskar

ALE
Outbound:
Step 1. Application document is created when transaction is saved.
2. Message control is invoked.
3. Messages are processed by system.
4. Messages are Edited (if desired).
5. Output (ALE / EDI) is checked
6. Validate against Message control record from Partner Profile
7. Application Document is saved.
8. Entry NAST table is created for every selected output program
along with Medium & Timing.
9. Check for Process Immediately .
If (yes)
Determine Processing Program from TNAPR Table.
ELSE
Execute RSNASTED Program.
10. Read Partner Profile to determine Process Code.
11. Process Code points to the Function Module & Invoked.
12. IDoc is generated.
13. Check for ALE Request.
if (Yes)
Perform Filters, Conversions, Version Changes etc.
Else.
IDoc is stored in DATABASE.
INBOUND:
Step 1. EDI Subsystem creates an IDoc file from EDI Messages
2. Subsystem calls Functional Module EDI_DATA_INCOMING from startRFC program.
3. Data in Control Record is validate against the Partner Profile.
4. IDoc is generated in Database and syntax check is carried out.
5. IDoc file is deleted once file read.
6. Event PROCESSSTATE REACHED is triggered in Idoc Object Workflow.
7. Check for Process Immediately.
If NO
Execute RBDAPP01 Program
Else
Read Process Code from Partner Profile
Process Code Points to Function Module
Application Document Posted.
further help:
check url
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/ale.pdf
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/ale2.pdf
http://www.sapgenie.com/ale/configuration.htm
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/ale.pdf
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/ale2.pdf
http://www.sapdevelopment.co.uk/training
And also u can get lots of inof from the below link.
http://www.sapgenie.com/ale/why_ale.htm
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ABOUT ALE AND IDOC
Go through this hope u can understand .
ALE/IDOC
IDOC Programming
There are two processes in IDOC processing one is INBOUND PROCESS( IDOC coming to the system and its handling at various stages) and the other is OUTBOUND PROCESS( IDOC is send to other system . Separate ABAP programs are written for these 2 processes and different configuration settings are required for each one .Depending upon the trigeering mechanism different programming approaches are used.OUTBOUND PROGRAMS handle the IDOC creation and INBOUND PROGRAMS handle the inbound IDOC and the data trasfer from the IDOC to the database tables.
NEED FOR ABAP PROGRAMMING arises if
1)New IDOC was created
Depending upon the triggering mechanism i.e change pointer,message control
etc the programming technique changes and the type of process.
2)Existing IDOC was extended
User Exits are used to populate data in new segments added and to read them
back.
3)To enhance an exsiting process.
User Exits are used .
Basic structure of an OUTBOUND PROGRAM
The basic structure of all outbound programs is same. The CONTROL
record which is of TYPE EDIDC has to be filled. It contains important fields like
IDOCTP IDOC type
MESTYP Message Type
RCVPRN Recieving Partner (Destination)
RCVPRT Partner Type (it is LS i.e Logical System)
The DATA RECORD internal table which is of TYPE EDIDD has to be filled
in the same order as there are segments in the IDOC definition.
It has 2 important fields which are to be filled ,these are
SEGNAM Name of the segment
SEGDATA Data in the segment and can be upto 1000 bytes.This field
is corresponds to each data segment in the IDOC.
e.g.
DATA INT_EDIDD LIKE EDIDD OCCURS 0 WITH HEADER LINE.
DATA W_SEGDATA LIKE zsegment "custom segment zsegment
INT_EDIDD-SEGNAM = 'ZSEGMENT'
W_SEGDATA-field1 = value "taken from some table
W_SEGDATA-field2 = value "taken from some table
INT_EDIDD-SEGDATA = W_SEGDATA
APPEND INT_EDIDD
This will fill the data record corresponding to the segment ZSEGMENT . For all
segments the sam steps will be repeated until all the data corresponding to all the
segments in the idoc is filled in the internal table of type EDIDD.
There is only one control record and can be multile data records in the idoc
structure.
Which data is to be extracted from the tables to be filled in EDIDD type internal table is determined in standalone programs from the objects which are specified in the selection screen and from the object key passed to the function module in case of message control and is taken from BDCP table in case of change pointers using function modules "CHANGE_POINTERS_READ"
In case of stand alone programs and function modules based on change pointers method the function module "MASTER_IDOC_DISTRIBUTE" is used to send the IDOC to ALE layer for distribution ,in case of message control it is handled automatically by the RSNASTED program invoked by the message control.
OUTBOUND PROCESS AND OUTBOUND PROGRAM.
Outbound programs are used in outbound process to genearte IDOCs . There
purpose is to extract the data from the tables and to fill the IDOC data records
and the control record in the IDOC and pass ito the ALE layer for distribution to the recieving system .
Depending upon the triggering mechanism (how and when the outbound program will be started different techniques and interface is used for outbound program.
1)Message control
Application like PO(purchase order) creation use this technique , where the output type is linked to the application(Message control is a configurable cross application component which can be set in IMG .Such programs are created in the form of function modules and linked to the output type which is linked to the apllication.These have predefined interfaces.
In outbound programs(function module) that use message control the key of the
application document is passed to the function module whcig will read the data from the table depending upon the key passed(NAST structure) and fill the IDOC segemnts with the application data.The control record is also passed to the function module but is not fully filled, the rmaining fields are filled and the control is passed back to the calling program which is RSNASTED and is invoked by the
message control to process ALE and EDI output types and this program on recieving the IDOC data will create the physical IDOC in the system.
The parameteers passed to the function module are
IMPORTING PARAMETERS
OBJECT LIKE NAST
It contains documents key.
CONTROL_RECORD_IN LIKE EDIDC
It contains the partailly filled control record
EXPORETING PARAMETER
OBJECT_TYPE
CONTROL_RECORD_OUT LIKE EDIDC
TABLES
INT_EDID LIKE EDIDD
The internal table used to fill the data records in the same order as they exists in the IDOC.
The important parameters that should be filled in the custom function module are
CONTROL_RECORD_OUT and INT_EDIDD .The OBJK field of the structue NAST contains the key of the apllication document.
2)Stand alone programs
Generally used for Master Data transfer and as such depending upon the requirement can have different interfaces.The programs have a selection screen which has select options to select the objects, and parameters for specifying the recipient Logical System and the Message Type.
Data is selected based on the specified objects from the tables . and control record of type EDIDC is created and filled with important values like DIRECTION ,IDOCTP,RCVPRT,RCVPRN and MESTYP .
Data is filled in an internal table of TYPE EDIDD according to segment definitions
and in same order and the function module MASTER_IDOC_DISTRIBUTE is called passing the control record and the internal table containg IDOC data and importing an internal table consisting of control records for each communication IDOCS created.
3)Change pointer
Change Pointer table is read and checked if changes were made to important fields , if so the outbound program will be triggered automatically , these have predefined interfaces
ALE/IDOC Transaction
SALE Area Menu for ALE configurations.It includes transactions for
Logical System definition and linking it to a client, Transactions for
RFC Destination and Port Definition Etc.
SM59 RFC Destination
Here we specify the login settings for the destination including
the I.P address or Application Server name and the User name and
password.The information entered here is used to run Remote Function
Calls(RFC ) on the destination server .We can create number of types
of RFC Destinations but 3 types are important .
R/3 (R/3 to R/3), LS(logical system) and TCP/IP.
The name of the RFC destination should be same as that of Logical
System as it helps in creation of automatic partner profiles.
WE21 Port Definition.
There are 6 types of ports but only 2 types File and Transactional RFC
types of ports are important.
We have to specify the RFC Destination before a port can be created.
WE57 This is used to assign the Inbound function module to the Message Type
and to the IDOC Type.
WE42 This is used to define the process Code for Inbound Processing.
BD95 Define Filter object type .We can specify the field and the table it belongs
to as a filter object .
BD59 Assignment of Filter object type to the Message Type .Here we create the
link between Filter object and the segment and the message type and the
segment Field.
BD50 Set message Type to reducible.
BD65 Define Mandatory Fields.
BD64 Distribution Model . Also known as Customer Distribution Model Used to
define all the messages that will be exchanged between remote systems
and the name of thes logical systems. Any filters can also be specified.
The model once created has to be distributed on every system which will
be communicating ,It can be maintained on only One system.
BD21 Creating IDOcs from change pointers.
This can be used to create IDOCs from change pointers for a particular
message LIKE MATMAS.
BD22 This can be used to delete change pointers.
BD87 Status Monitor. Idocs can be selected base on number of criteria and there
processing status can be seen in detail.
BD10 Material Master Data Distribution .
Based on Message MATMAS.
BD12 Customer Master Data Distribution .
Based on Message CREMAS.
BD14 Vendor Master Data Distribution
Based on Message DEBMAS .
BDFG Generate ALE Interface for BAPI.
Here we specify the Business Object and the BAPI Function module for
which the interface has to be created.
WE31 Segment Editor.
This is used to create segments. We create the segment type and
segment definition is automatically created by editor e.g. Z1DUMMY is
segment type and Z2DUMMY is the segment definition .We specify the
fields and the data elements these cp\orresponds to create segments.
WE30 IDOC Editor
It is used to create a new IDOC Type or IDOC Extension .We specify the
segments that will be addd to the IDOC type.
WE02/05 IDOC List.
Various selct options and parameters are provided to select IDOCs
depending on the date, direction , mesage type etc.
WE20 Partner Profile
Here we create partner profile for each and every partner from / to which
the messages will be exchanged.There are 6 types of PF generally only
profiles of type LS(Logical System) ,KU(Customer) ,LI(Vendor) is used.
We specify the partner number and partner type and the agent and
the agent type responsible for handling of errors .
For every message send to the partner we have a outbound record and for
evry message coming from the partner we have the inbound record .
We specify the message in the otbound/inbound records ,double
clicking will take us to the detailed screen where the IDOC Type ,Port
and whether the IDCO will be immediatelt processed or collected are
mentioned.
Steps relate to idoc
Creation of IDoc
To Create Idoc we need to follow these steps:
1)Create Segment ( WE31)
2)Create Idoc Type ( WE30)
3)Create Message Type ( WE81)
4)Assign Idoc Type to Message Type ( WE82)
Creating a Segment
a)Go to transaction code WE31
b)Enter the name for your segment type and click on the Create icon
c)Type the short text
d)Enter the variable names and data elements
e)Save it and go back
f)Go to Edit -> Set Release
g)Follow steps to create more number of segments
Create IDOC Type
a)Go to transaction code WE30
b)Enter the Object Name, select Basic type and click Create icon
c)Select the create new option and enter a description for your basic IDOC type and press enter
d)Select the IDOC Name and click Create icon
e)The system prompts us to enter a segment type and its attributes
f)Choose the appropriate values and press Enter
g)The system transfers the name of the segment type to the IDOC editor.
h)Follow these steps to add more number of segments to Parent or as Parent-child relation
i)Save it and go back
j)Go to Edit -> Set release
Create Message Type
a)Go to transaction code WE81
b)Change the details from Display mode to Change mode
c)After selection, the system will give this message The table is cross-client (see d)Help for further info). Press Enter
e)Click New Entries to create new Message Type
f)Fill details
g)Save it and go back
Assign Message Type to IDoc Type
a)Go to transaction code WE82
b)Change the details from Display mode to Change mode
c)After selection, the system will give this message The table is cross-client (see d)Help for further info). Press Enter.
e)Click New Entries to create new Message Type.
f)Fill details
g)Save it and go back
Look at these links
ALE/ IDOC
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2004/helpdata/en/dc/6b835943d711d1893e0000e8323c4f/content.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/sapgenie/docs/ale_scenario_development_procedure.doc
http://edocs.bea.com/elink/adapter/r3/userhtm/ale.htm#1008419
http://www.netweaverguru.com/EDI/HTML/IDocBook.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/sapedi/index.htm
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/ale.pdf
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/ale2.pdf
http://www.sapgenie.com/sapedi/idoc_abap.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/0b/2a60bb507d11d18ee90000e8366fc2/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/78/217da751ce11d189570000e829fbbd/frameset.htm
http://www.allsaplinks.com/idoc_sample.html
http://www.sappoint.com/abap.html
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2004/helpdata/en/dc/6b835943d711d1893e0000e8323c4f/content.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/sapgenie/docs/ale_scenario_development_procedure.doc
http://edocs.bea.com/elink/adapter/r3/userhtm/ale.htm#1008419
http://www.netweaverguru.com/EDI/HTML/IDocBook.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/sapedi/index.htm
http://www.allsaplinks.com/idoc_sample.html
ALE/ IDOC/ XML
http://www.sapgenie.com/sapgenie/docs/ale_scenario_development_procedure.doc
http://www.thespot4sap.com/Articles/SAP_XML_Business_Integration.asp
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_srm30/helpdata/en/72/0fe1385bed2815e10000000a114084/content.htm
Just follow the procedure
Sending System(Outbound ALE Process)
Tcode SALE ? for
a) Define Logical System
b) Assign Client to Logical System
Tcode SM59-RFC Destination
Tcode BD64 ? Create Model View
Tcode BD82 ? Generate partner Profiles & Create Ports
Tcode BD64 ? Distribute the Model view
Message Type MATMAS
Tcode BD10 ? Send Material Data
Tcode WE05 ? Idoc List for watching any Errors
Receiving System(Inbound ALE )
Tcode SALE ? for
a) Define Logical System
b) Assign Client to Logical System
Tcode SM59-RFC Destination
Tcode BD64 ? Check for Model view whether it has distributed or not
Tcode BD82 -- Generate partner Profiles & Create Ports
Tcode BD11 Getting Material Data
Tcode WE05 ? Idoc List for inbound status codes
ALE IDOC Steps
Sending System(Outbound ALE Process)
Tcode SALE ?3 for
a) Define Logical System
b) Assign Client to Logical System
Tcode SM59-RFC Destination
Tcode BD64 !V Create Model View
Tcode BD82 !V Generate partner Profiles & Create Ports
Tcode BD64 !V Distribute the Model view
This is Receiving system Settings
Receiving System(Inbound ALE )
Tcode SALE ?3 for
a) Define Logical System
b) Assign Client to Logical System
Tcode SM59-RFC Destination
Tcode BD64 !V Check for Model view whether it has distributed or not
Tcode BD82 -- Generate partner Profiles & Create Ports
Tcode BD11 Getting Material Data
Tcode WE05 !V Idoc List for inbound status codes
Message Type MATMAS
Tcode BD10 !V Send Material Data
Tcode WE05 !V Idoc List for watching any Errors
STEP 1)a Goto Tcode SALE
Click on Sending & Receiving Systems-->Select Logical Systems
Here Define Logical Systems---> Click on Execute Button
go for new entries
-System Name : ERP000
-Description : Sending System
-System Name : ERP800
-Description : Receiving System
press Enter & Save
it will ask Request
if you want new request create new Request orpress continue for transfering the objects
B) goto Tcode SALE
Select Assign Client to Logical Systems-->Execute
000--> Double click on this
Give the following Information
-Client : ERP 000
-City :
-Logical System
-Currency
-Client role
Save this Data
Step 2) For RFC Creation
Goto Tcode SM59-->Select R/3 Connects
Click on Create Button
RFC Destination Name should be same as partner's logical system name and case sensitive
to create the ports automatically while generating the partner profiles
give the information for required fields
RFC Destination : ERP800
Connection type: 3
Description
Target Host : ERP000
System No:000
lan : EN
Client : 800
User : Login User Name
Password:
save this & Test it & RemortLogin
STEP 3) Goto Tcode BD64 -- click on Change mode button
click on create moduleview
short text : xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Technical Neme : MODEL_ALV
save this & Press ok
select your just created modelview Name :'MODEL_ALV'.
goto add message type
Model Name : MODEL_ALV
sender : ERP000
Receiver : ERP800
Message type :MATMAS
save & Press Enter
STEP 4) Goto Tcode BD82
Give Model View : MODEL_ALV
Partner system : ERP800
execute this by press F8 Button
it will gives you sending system port No :A000000015(Like)
STEP 5) Goto Tcode BD64
select the modelview
goto >edit>modelview-->distribute
press ok & Press enter
STEP 6) goto Tcode : BD10 for Material sending
Material : mat_001
Message Type : MATMAS
Logical System : ERP800
and Execute
STEP 7)goto Tcode : BD11 for Material Receiving
Material : 100-300
Message Type : MATMAS
and Execute --> 1 request idoc created for message type Matmas
press enter
Here Master Idoc set for Messge type MATMAS-->press Enter
1 Communication Idoc generated for Message Type
this is your IDOC
Change Pointers
how to change the description of a material using ALE Change Pointers.
I will give the following few steps
1) Tcode BD61---> check the change pointers activated check box
save and goback.
2) Tcode BD50---> check the MATMAS check box save and comeback.
3) Tcode BD51---> goto IDOC_INPUT_MATMAS01 select the checkbox save and comeback.
4) Tcode BD52---> give message type : matmas press ok button.
select all what ever you want and delete remaining fields.
save & come back.
5) 5) go to Tcode MM02 select one material and try to change the description and save it
it will effects the target systems material desciption will also changes
6) goto Tcode SE38 give program Name is : RBDMIDOC and Execute
give Message type : MATMAS and Executte
ALE/IDOC Status Codes/Messages
01 Error --> Idoc Added
30 Error --> Idoc ready for dispatch(ALE Service)
then goto SE38 --> Execute the Program RBDMIDOC
29 Error --> ALE Service Layer
then goto SE38 --> Execute the Program RSEOUT00
03 Error --> Data Passed to Port ok
then goto SE38 --> Execute the Program RBDMOIND
12 Error --> Dispatch ok
Inbound Status Codes
50 Error --> It will go for ALE Service Layer
56 Error --> Idoc with Errors added
51 Error --> Application Document not posted
65 Error --> Error in ALE Service Layer
for 51 or 56 Errors do the following steps
goto WE19 > give the IDOC Number and Execute>
Press on Inbound function Module
for 65 Error --> goto SE38 --> Execute the Program RBDAPP01 then your getting 51 Error
Regards
vasu

Using ale u can send from sap to sap and sap to non sap systems

hi,
using ale u can send from sap to sap and sap to non sap systems,
then what is diff b/w ALE and EDI

Hello KALYAN KUMAR,
Application Link Enabling (ALE)
1.You distribute data using ALE if you want to communicate from one system to one or more other (mostly internal) systems.
2.ALE transfers data in IDoc format and uses the methods of tRFC for data transfer.
3.ALE enables the integration of business processes across several SAP or non-SAP systems.
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
1.You use EDI if you want to exchange business application documents with an (external) partner system (for example, a customer or vendor).
2. The SAP system sends EDI messages in IDoc format to an EDI subsystem, where they are converted to a universal EDI standard (UN/EDIFACT or ANSI/X12).
3. This enables communication with non-SAP systems.
By definition, two partners are involved in the process in an EDI application scenario: The sender and the recipient of an EDI message
I hope u understands the difference:)

How to insert a picture into excel file using ALE AUTOMATION

Hi every body,
I have to write report that export data from abap to exel the data contain a logo but I don't know how to insert picture to excel using ALE AUTOMATION.
Please help me!
Thank you!

Hi,
you have to join into SAP Code Exchange and download this zip:
[ABAP2XLSX_daily.nugg.zip|http://code.sdn.sap.com/spaces/abap2xlsx/documents/btFzHQ3vKr36tCeJe7bhNc/download/btFzHQ3vKr36tCeJe7bhNc]
Regards,
Ivan

DMS Document Distribution Problem Pls, Help Will be appreciated

When executing T-Code CVI8(Document Distribution), there is a system message that the order was successfully created. But when we looked at the distribution log using T-Code CVI9, the status of the document remains as SY and the processing of the distribution stops. We already finished the settings for document distribution and still this error persists. What could have been wrong? Pls advice.
Mail Me On:- [email protected]
Regards,
Akshit A. Patel

Hi Athol,
i have checked the workflow config accordingly,
workflow templates 20000104 and 20000137. are active.
a. 20000104 BUS1082 x 2 (Initiated and Resend)
b. 20000137 BUS1082002 x 1 (Resend)
But the Release status for these templates is NOT DEFINED, should it be RELEASED & the container tab for 20000104 shows a warning icon(Mandatary import parameter)on partial order & intial value not set & same for 20000137 shows warning icon on distribution order package & initial value not set.
what does this mean, is there any setting required for this?
2. Transaction SWU3 ensure that all has been generated (activated). Pay special attention to Maintain Runtime Environment -> Configure RFC destination.
I HAVE checked the above all are active except Configure RFC destination, what is the setting required for the same.
the 3, 4,& 5 setting what u have suggested are ok,i have checked them.
Please suggest for the 1 & 2 points.
thanks in advance.

Error in SAP standard workflow ddoStart - Start document distribution

Hi all,
I'm trying to use the document distribution but i'm failing completely. After doing what i think is the necessary config (setting all relevant tasks to general task should be all), i try to distribute. I create a list, selects people and click go.
When checking the log for the distribution later on, all workflows generated hang in the same place - namely the case branch before "check document distribution". Further on, the "check distribution order" task does have three potential outcomes after calling the business objects corresponding method. The problem is that the method "check" of bus1082 (doc. dist. order) does not return a check value as a parameter, even though it has a result internally.
I suspec i'm missing something here, but the wf still bombs out.
Tips and tricks guys?
Espen

HI all,
Problem is identified and a solution is found. THe businesss object's methods for distribution order did not have the flag for result parameter ticked. Opening up the standard SAP objects, tick the box and voila - it works.
Still puzzles me how SAP did release this. Didnt they test?
Espen

Document distribution...

Dear All...
Greetings!!!!!
I am new to DMS,basically I am a PP functional person and am not having that much knowledge abt DMS,but aware abt the functional and how it is carried out at transactional level.
I searched abt DISTRIBUTION process in DMS ,but was not able to found any suitable documents.
I just want to know how "document distribution" is carried out,
I can upload any type of req'd documents in the system through CV01n,and also able to maintain proper settings for it.
But still not much awrae of docement distribution....
Plz guide me in this process....Plz correct me if I am getting wrong..
Thanks......

Hi Rahul,
maybe the information at the document distribution area at http://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/display/PLM/DocumentManagement%28CA-DMS%29 could you useful for you.
Further please see the SAP online help under http://help.sap.com under
- SAP ERP Cross-Application Functions
- Cross-Application Components
- Document Management
- Document Distribution
Best regards,
Christoph

Document Distribution in DMS

Hi Gurus,
Has any one implemented the Document Distribution in DMS?
Please share your experience and documents if any?
email id: [email protected]
Points would be awarded.
Thanks,
Paddy.

Hi paddy
I have done document distribution and it is working fine..
kindly check the following
Steps
1)Recipient Management
Show all entries for recipient management
User menu document management system Environment Document distribution Recipient Office User
Use the address info and communication type RML. Show all entries.
2) Customizing settings :
Under Document management → Document distribution→ Distribution type→ Define distribution types
Click on the distribution type which you want to activate and make it default.
3) Go to DIR, Environment ---> doc distribution ---> create recepient list and save the recipient list.
4) Start the distribution with your defined entries. T code CVI8
5) Look at the log entries. CVI9
6) Use the Workplace in the standard SAP menu. If you did everything in the right way, you will find an entry in your workplace ( t code SBWP).
7) Refer Note 824949-Document distribution: for Activating Event type linkage.
Thank you
Regards,
nitin
Award points if useful
Edited by: nitin bhagat on Mar 31, 2008 8:59 AM

Document Distribution - Confirming Receipt

Hi All,
I have setup document distribution to use both RML & INT, with both distribution types requiring confirmation of reciepts.
When distributing via RML the distribution log shows status 'WR' - waiting receipt
When distributing via INT the distribution log shows status 'OK'
Question:
Why does distribution type INT not show status 'WR' - waiting receipt? Users cannot confirm receipt if the status is 'OK'
Please help
Thanks Neil

Hi Christoph,
The tick on the distribution type INT was not ticked & only the confirmation tick was ticked in the Recipient List.
This has been solved
Regards,
Neil
Edited by: Neil Mclaren on Jun 1, 2011 12:33 PM

Document Distribution limited to 999

Hi All,
We are creating a document distribution list for the entire company (+-2000 users).
When we distribute to the list only the first 999 distributions go through succesfully, the rest fail.
Has any one else had this issue before?
Thanks
Warren Buss

If you wanna use Document distribution only my solution may not help u.
Suppose you have DIR created and saved.
If You need to send to all the User's of your company, Go to CV02n or CV03n and choose service for object Icon and you get the Send Email option .
You down above to the Text column you can find Icon for "CREATE DISTRIBUTION LIST".
Copy the 2000 Employee ID's name and paste under Recipient List Line item.
Now select ALL and choose "CREATE DISTRIBUTION LIST". .
Enter Value for Name & Title and save it under Private folder as target List.
Advantage : Not only the Document you can send Since Send object with note functionality is available for all change and display functionality for all transaction - you can circulate any information to the entire company.
This could be a Workaround.
Regards
Fapreeth

Document Distribution Context

Hi all,
Can anyone give their perspective on the context field used on document distribution recipient lists? I understand it controls the basic items of Read Receipt, Dist Immediately, and Confirm Output, but I would like to know if anyone is using it for additional functionality.
I want to be able to search for groups of doc distributions for certain work groups or possible projects being worked at this work location. In standard search help for doc dist log, there does not seem to be anything that allows this sort of group search. The limitation I see with this is eliminating certain recipient lists that are not defined with this exact context.
Please give me some feedback.
Thanks,
Bill

Hi Bill
Let me give you an example.
Whenever a Document is Released in design process it is sent to Particular Group of people such as Head Engineering, Procurement Departemnt, To Project Manger who is working on Project.
So whenever Document is released the Context is said to be Released for Project.
If New Version is Created the Context can be New Version.
SO its Basically tells the Document Receiver for what purpose this document is sent to him or what Latest information about document or Inform him latest progress on the document.
SO in my Project I used in following way.
I implemented this scenario for an Engineering and Construction company.
I created the Context AS Built Drawing and Created Receipent List which contained Names of Project Manager, HOD Design, Erection Engineer.I Assigned this Context to receipent List.
So whenever I choose this context the document was sent to these people only.
Hope I have answerd your question.
With Regards
Mangesh Pande

Document Distribution for External Mails ids

Dear Expert Consultants,
I would like to know how to send Docuemnts as link from Document Distribution to external Mails. Also i want to know Mass printing functionality in DMS Documents.
Regards,
Deviprasad.P

Hi,
In the standard case you need to folow below procedure
1. Use TC SOCP to create external recipients. you may need BASIS help in this.
2. Create recipient list using TC CVI1.
2. Assign the documents to be distributed to this list. Document should be created before this step.
3. Assign External recipients to this list.
4. Distribute the document using CVI8.
5. TC CVI9 will help you to know the status of distribution.
Most important factor is that your SAP standard workflow which drives the distribution to external mail ids should be working. Please contact BASIS team if it has any problem. Without this distribution is not possible.
Hope it will help you.
Regards,
Atul

Document Distribution order package status IW?

Hi
I am working on document distribution. the workflow is starting very well but fails to proceed at the status <b>IW</b>. On top of the order staus, there is a message "Not assigned to distr. order package". I am failing to troubleshoot it. Any ideas, transactions and assistance to resolve this will be highly appreciated.
Kind regards

Hi,
Can you make sure that checkbox for 'distribute immediately' indicator is ticked when you start distribution using Txn CVI8? If not, you will have to make appropriate settings in customizing.
Hope this resolves the issue.
Regards,
Pavana

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