File-to-Idoc complete design suggestion

Hi all,
Could anyone suggests and validate the following approach.
design:
Sender file adapter communication channel will be used to pick up the file from the ftp. File adapter polls into ftp directory and pickup the right file and archived the file into archive directory. Adapter module checks the consistency of file and allows processing the file in XI. Java mapping program is used to segregate records into correct records and erroneous records. By using BPM, success message will be configured to send SAP as an Idoc message by receiver Idoc adapter communication channel. Error message, as an attachment will be notified to the specified system administrator by mail adapter configuration.
1) Adapter module checks the consistency of file and allows processing the file in XI.
This module will be used to reject the file if Header not present. Sets the error flag to the payload. This error flag is read in the condition in the receiver determination step and the message is sent to a receiver that will handle error messages. Mail adapter then sends this message via e-mail to the administrator. The mail content consists of the erroneous payload, erroneous file name and the error records. The processing is stopped here.
Q) How can I handle the output of adapter module in Java mapping? Shall I design the source message like the output of adapter module or some thing?
Q) How can I handle this process in BPM?
2) Java mapping program is used to segregate records into correct records and erroneous records. Is the Java mapping program output will be input to that graphical mapping or something?
Q) How can I handle the success and error records of java output.
Q) How can I handle this process in BPM?
Q) How can I configure the receivers based on the conditions set by Java services.
Thanks in advance,
venu.

Hi Krishnan,
You need to pass the control record.
Std code checks whether the first record is a control record and then on tries to fetch the other details.
I suggest one debug of IDOC_INBOUND_FROM_FILE or the main program RSEINB00 would help a lot.
Rgds,
HR

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Suggestions for File to IDOC Scenario

Experts,
Here is the requirement A Legacy System will Produce the Customer data file and we have to transform certain data and post it to DEBMAS.
As Part of the information in the file there is a field Which could have a value Update,Amend or Delete.
My Question is How do it handle this.
Please give me your valuable thoughts.
Is it Possible to go for File2IDOC here?
Thanks
Vasu.

Hi Vasu,
If Customer data file is of type xml then file to IDOC scenario is preferable.
Else you have to convert Customer data file to xml first and then proceed for that you can use content converson feature of File Adapter.
The information for Update,Amend or Delete will be provided by customer or you have to decide it based of data in table?
if it is provided by customer then you can go for ABAP Proxy for that take help of ABAPers.
If you have to decide the Update,Amend or Delete logic.
Then fetch the data from table compare it with incoming data decide the Action and then perform the action this can also be handled in ABAP Proxy.
Reward Points if HElpful
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Sunil Singh

File to Idoc OR File to AbapProxy

Hello,
Let me expose my problem.
In fact, I need to integrate new Goods Movements sent by a non-Sap system to ECC system.
To do that, the non-sap system sends a file.
Then, I need to generate from this file an Idoc (MBGMCR), fill this Idoc with some extra data (from Ecc tables) and then to integrate it into ECC.
The question here is to find the best solution (according to performance and feasibility) to do that using PI (7.0).
We are hesitating between two scenarios:
1- File to Abap Proxy
We get the data sent by an abap proxy, and then we complete it with the necessary extra data from ECC tables in order to create complete the Idoc segments.
In this case, I canu2019t see the need of SAP PI because we could have just basically read the file directly with ECC.
Even, using PI will be a waste of performance/time (due to mappingu2026)
2- File to IDOC
This alternative looks more interesting (at least in the PI way).
But this scenario may lead to the following problem: there are a lot of fields not filled by the data coming from the non-sap system (even whole segments).
For example, the file contains Orders headers and I need to generate Goods Movements for the materials contained in the orders. So I need to access Orders posts, to retrieve the materials data.
Is there a way to retrieve simple information in PI using ECC data?
Any other suggestion/comment is welcome.
(Any other scenario is also welcome)
Thanks you in advance.
Saber L.
SAP PI consultant.
Edited by: LMS LMS on Nov 7, 2008 10:24 AM
Edited by: LMS LMS on Nov 7, 2008 10:25 AM
Edited by: LMS LMS on Nov 7, 2008 10:25 AM

ABAP proxy would improve performance in terms of providing adapterless communication.
In this case, I canu2019t see the need of SAP PI because we could have just basically read the file directly with ECC.
Making a direct connection would increase point to point connectivity across the organization whose reduction is one of the reason why XI is used.
If ur communication is async and u have the idoc structure ready, then u may proceed with Idocs.
But this scenario may lead to the following problem: there are a lot of fields not filled by the data coming from the non-sap system (even whole segments).
If you want to prevent the node from getting generated, simply disable it in mapping.
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Choose the Right Adapter to integrate with SAP systems
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System Level Acknowledgement in File to IDOC Scenario

Hi All,
I have the File-> IDOC Scenario. Once the IDOC is successfully sent to R/3, PI should send a acknowlement file back to the sender system.
Could someone suggest how to design this scenario?
Should I use IDOC Acknowledgement. As it is a existing scenario, I dont want much change in r/3 side.

Dear All,
For file to idoc scenario is there any possibility to get line items details or xml details i.e the segments and its related field details using reference id, transaction id or interface name or message id in SAP PI 7.0. I know we need to click each and every message in sxi_monitor and look for details.
For SAP(R3 System) I can create a report and set the job for specific time period so automatically it throws the details(like reference no, document date, invoice no from) in ftp path as .csv file. The same ftp path is maintained in program.
I wanted to check FTP--->PI postings and I have set the job at r3 system it is working fine and Im monitoring it too.
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File to idoc with BPM

Hi All,
I have one File to IDoc Scenario. Now I want to throw posting error in a file.
i.e., if mapping goes not well and when IDoc is being sent to Recipient system then if any posting error is encountered, then a file(Flat file) will be created at sending system side.
I am planning to design this scenario with BPM. Now end user requires a akwoledgement for this scenario eithere it may be succsess or failure in file format. If succsess the file will be created with succsess information(any format), either failure also file will be created with error information. The user requires only file format b'coz this file will be read by another java application (user didn't require to his mail).
Can anybody suggest the solution for this:
1. How to generate aknowledgement file for sucsess or failure.
2. How to use this file to idoc scenario in BPM with out using Alert configuration or Mail adapter.
Regards,
Konala.

Hi,
As you know Idocs are used for asynch communication, only was to get acknowledgemnet is using ALEAUDIT. For your scenario there can be one work around. When you post IDoc in the, in that function module after the posting is done call one more RFC with the the success/failure message which will trigger RFC to File sceanrio.
If you get any other solution, please post it back to same thread.
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Prateek

How to catch Posting error in File to IDoc Scenario?

I have successfully completed File to IDoc Scenario. Now I am interested in catching posting error. i.e., if mapping goes well and when IDoc is being sent to Recipient system then if any posting error is encountered, then a mail should go to a recipient.
Can anybody suggest the solution.
Regards,
Suraj Kumar

Hi Suraj,
this can be done by triggerring an alert to the recipient.chk out these links to trigger a alert
/people/sap.user72/blog/2005/01/14/alert-management--improving-monitoring-of-your-landscape
/people/sap.user72/blog/2005/01/14/alert-management--improving-monitoring-of-your-landscape
regards
jithesh

How to get Idoc acknowledgment in File to Idoc scenario

Hi All,
Please give suggestions about the below mentioned scenario:
Scenario: FileXI- ECC - Data from File is converted to various IDocs and posted in SAP. (No BPM used)
Problem: Exception Handling > > We want a message back from SAP system telling us that out of 100 IDocs that were sent, n were posted successfully and rest failed along with the error description. How can this be achieved?
Regards,
XIer

Pls go thruough these links also
Please see the below links
/people/prateek.shah/blog/2005/06/08/introduction-to-idoc-xi-file-scenario-and-complete-walk-through-for-starters
/people/ravikumar.allampallam/blog/2005/06/24/convert-any-flat-file-to-any-idoc-java-mapping
/people/pooja.pandey/blog/2005/07/27/idocs-multiple-types-collection-in-bpm
/people/stefan.grube/blog/2006/09/18/collecting-idocs-without-using-bpm
unable to import from SLD
/people/sravya.talanki2/blog/2005/08/17/outbound-idocs--work-around-using-party
/people/anish.abraham2/blog/2005/12/22/file-to-multiple-idocs-xslt-mapping
/people/sravya.talanki2/blog/2005/10/27/idoc146s-not-reaching-xi133-not-posted-in-the-receiver-sap-systems133
/people/michal.krawczyk2/blog/2005/12/04/xi-idoc-bundling--the-trick-with-the-occurance-change
/people/ravikumar.allampallam/blog/2005/02/23/configuration-steps-required-for-posting-idocsxi
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04s/helpdata/en/6a/e6194119d8f323e10000000a155106/content.htm
idoc settings /people/ravikumar.allampallam/blog/2005/02/23/configuration-steps-required-for-posting-idocsxi
idoc erros - http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04s/helpdata/en/6a/e6194119d8f323e10000000a155106/content.htm
/people/saravanakumar.kuppusamy2/blog/2005/01/20/configuration-tips-for-a-business-serviceintegration-process-to-send-back-ale-audit-idoc
IDOC Acknowledgements
R/3 IDOC ->XI-> ORACLE Error Handling
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/903a0abc-e56e-2910-51a8-9dc616df56eb
/people/kannan.kailas/blog/2005/12/07/posting-multiple-idocs-with-acknowledgement
/people/udo.martens/blog/2005/09/30/one-logical-system-name-for-serveral-bpm-acknowledgements
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Converting a flat file to IDOC

Greetings to All,
I have a requirement where i need to convert an IDOC (flat) file to IDOC.
the idoc is SHPMNT04.Presently i am trying to implement it using FCC at the sender side as the flat file is fixed length type.
Can any one suggest me a better method like using XSLT or Java mapping which could make my work smarter as i am Finding it very difficult to count and write the FCC for the IDOC which is have more than 60 segments.
Any help will be greatly admired.
Thnaks,
Anika.

Hi
I am still having a doubt if this method will work on real time scenario.I mean i have to pick files
from an 3rd party FTP location (polling and picking as and when i get a file starting with say
ABC*.txt).Added to this there will be issue related to the volume of file(1000 per day),will that create
any performance issues.
It is now that you are sharing the complete scenario/ problem , just have a glance from your first post at the top & the replies, because its the problem statement that steers the discussion.
Making the files available for the Report is a seperate task. You have to develop FTP-to-File XI scenario (or regular ftp process to send files across, which normally will not be allowed in XI server), I dont see any other way, if any, I 'assume' that it might complicate the situation.
Performance - it is not something to do with your scenario alone, but the overall system load, configuration etc. (b.t.w 1000 is normal)
Can we schedule a job for running the report periodically?
Yes, scehdule a batch job calling this Report (with necessary variants) with required frequency or exact time (if there is any agreement with sender)
I have started a POC
I appreciate that, best way at this moment. you can reverse engineer from the errors to configure your scenario. for any reason,if you think it does not work, you can always stop and/or look for different solution.
need your help
- Definitely I will share my thoughts, if time permits
how will i get the flat file xml(IDOC) in the source side
do you mean the source structure, you can use the same structure as your target.
once you are convinced with your solution approach, then it is better to close this thread & start a new one with new issues, for more views & suggestions and better readability.
@Rajesh - I appreciate your efforts to solve the issue , but the below is not correct & possible, w.r.t this issue
Here what you need is to do configure File Sender CC with NFS protocol.
Regards
Vishnu

Examples needed for Idoc to file and IDOC to web services

Hi ,
Could any one of you give some examples which take me through step-by-step in building IDOC-TO-FILE and IDOC-TO-WEB SERVICES?
Regards,
XI Developer.

Hi,
For IDOC scenario you need to first do the required configuration:
ALE configuration for pushing idocs from SAP to XI
/people/swaroopa.vishwanath/blog/2007/01/22/ale-configuration-for-pushing-idocs-from-sap-to-xi
Testing purpose u can use the below method:
IDOC testing using WE19
/people/sameer.shadab/blog/2005/07/25/reposting-idocs-instead-of-recreating--for-testing-purpose-xi
/people/prateek.shah/blog/2005/06/08/introduction-to-idoc-xi-file-scenario-and-complete-walk-through-for-starters --> For Idoc sender: IDOC -file
IDOC configuration:
Please follow the below process for configuration:
Pre-requisites for Inbound IDoc to R/3 from PI:
Configuration required at Xi side:
Go to IDX1: configure the port.
Go to IDX2: load the DOC metadata.
Go to SM59: Create RFC destination which points to R3 system this is require in the case where your IDOC is sent to R 3 system,
Configiration required at R3 side:
Maintain Logical System for PI (SALE transaction):
Maintain Partner Profile for XI system(WE20):
Pre-requisites for Outbound IDoc from R/3 to PI:
Configurations required in R/3:
Maintain Logical System (SALE)
Define RFC Destination (SM59) which points to PI system
Maintain Port (WE21)
Maintain partner profile. (WE20):
Maintain Distribution Model (BD64):
File To IDOC - Part1 (SLD and Design):
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/wiki?path=/display/profile/2007/05/11/fileToIDOC&
File To IDOC - Part2 (Configuration):
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/wiki?path=/display/profile/2007/05/11/fileToIDOC-Part2+(Configuration)&
File To IDOC - Part3 (Steps required in XI and R3):
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/wiki?path=/display/profile/2007/05/11/fileToIDOC-Part3(StepsrequiredinXIandR3)&
SOAP scenario:
YOu have to first create the WSDL through ID and import that WSDL in to IR external definition.
Refer the below thread and pdf:
How to use SOAP adapter:
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/40611dd6-e66e-2910-f383-e80fb44f9cd4
SAP AII - How to consume and expose webservices ?
Thnx
Chirag
reward points if it helps.

File to IDOCs in SAP

Hi,
I have an interface working like file to SAP using BAPI for GL posting and also I have many such other interfaces where I need to suggest my client about using IDOCs in XI as currently everything is handled using BAPI's but facing problems for error messaging and other stuffs.
Here is the Scenerio the data for GL Entries is in file and we need to pass this data to SAP basically upload the data which is currently using BAPI FM BAPI_ACC_DOCUMENT_POST which is getting called in the proxy.
Now I am thinking if I use the IDOC's in XI only which is not the case now,whether this will improve the situation of error handling.If so Please do let me know how best its to use IDOCS directly in XI instead of using BAPI in proxies to post the document or please do send me some example of using IDOC or say File to
IDOC's scenerio in XI.
Appreciate your Help.
Thanks
Sudharshan

Hi,
have a look at this blog for posting IDOC from XI to r3
/people/ravikumar.allampallam/blog/2005/02/23/configuration-steps-required-for-posting-idocsxi
have a look at this one for File - XI part
/people/venkat.donela/blog/2005/03/02/introduction-to-simplefile-xi-filescenario-and-complete-walk-through-for-starterspart1
also check out this blog:
/people/sravya.talanki2/blog/2006/12/27/aspirant-to-learn-sap-xiyou-won-the-jackpot-if-you-read-this-part-iii
for more adapter related blogs
Regards,
michal
<a href="/people/michal.krawczyk2/blog/2005/06/28/xipi-faq-frequently-asked-questions">XI / PI FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions</a>

Help in creation of XML file for IDOC postings

Hi All,
Need help if anyone has knowledge/experience in creating XML files for IDOC processing.
We need to design an input file (in XML format) for creation of IDOCu2019s for purchase Invoices through Interface.
We have an existing input file, which is working correctly. We are trying to modify this existing input file for a new Tax Code (Non-deductible inverse tax liability). This tax code is working fine for manual postings. But, through IDOC, tax postings are not correctly triggering.
Could you please confirm if any one has experience on this, so that I can share more details for resolving.
Thanks & Regards,
Srini

Hello,
you can use CALL TRANSFORMATION id, which will create a exact "print" of the ABAP data into the XML.
If you need to change the structure of XML, you can alter your ABAP structure to match the requirements.
Of course you can create your own XSLT but that is not that easy to describe and nobody will do that for you around here. If you would like to start with XSLT, you´d better start the search.
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Message has error status at outbound side File To Idoc Scenario

hi ,
In my File to Idoc scenario , when i go to sxmb_moni , i found that its showing red flag at Outbound Status Tab and showing message "Message has error status at outbound side".
When i go to IDX5 and and select my idoc and click on Transaction Id it shows "Password logon no longer possible - too many faile" .
Please suggest what may be the problem ?
Regards,
Rohit

1. First check the RFC destination name used in receiver Idoc adapter communication channel.
2. As i said earlier, in sm59 transaction in XI gui, u can check same rfc destination under type 3. There check the logon credentials and the username.
3. Now goto the R3 system GUI and check in su01 that same user is locked or not. If locked unlock it.
4. And if u change the password of that user, then do the similar change in XI -> sm59 -> rfc destination logon credential
Regards,
Prateek

Error in file to idoc scenerio

hi
in file to idoc scenario
i got error in sxmb_moni
in status it is showing recording,
in Q.status it is showing stop symbol.
waiting for suggestions.

Hi Sandeep,
Have a look at queue problms here
/people/prashanth.azharuddin/blog/2006/11/24/some-errors-in-an-xi-production-environment
Some additional help
Q.Status is "Queue stopped"
queue status is stopped
Regards,
Prateek

File-to-Idoc error (using business sender service)

Hello,
My scenario is Flat file to IDoc. I am using a business service as my sender system. I did put in a logical system name in the business service and I have added the logical system in SALE.
The error I am getting is <SAP:Code area="IDOC_ADAPTER">ATTRIBUTE_IDOC_METADATA</SAP:Code>
<SAP:P1>MSGGUID 526719BA7E874E3906EEF45B43806D5C: Tag CULL_GR_RECORD found instead of tag IDOC BEGIN=</SAP:P1>
This is confusing to me because the CULL_GR_RECORD is the name of my data record of the file that is converted into an idoc within XI.
Can someone please help me with this? I would really appreciate it. I need to solve this tonight.
Thank you.

Hi,
>> I am using a business service as my sender system.
This is fine as ur sender is file.
I suggest deleting the matadata in IDX2 and then rerun the entire interface.
Make sure ur IDoc is imported properly to the IR. If yes, test ur mapping locally once.
Regards,
Divija.

Special character in File to IDoc

Hi,
am working on file to Idoc scenario.
The data is populated as expected in to the segments but when i see the idoc in the receiving system the special characters are replaced by #
For ex
how LII u201Cexceeds industry benchmarks and defeats stereotypesu201D
is cming as LII #exceeds industry benchmarks and defeats stereotypes#
Any suggestions to display the special characters.

In your File Sender channel you can set the File Encoding Scheme of your choice. We had a similar case where special characters were seen as # . Once we changed the Encoding scheme to ISO-8859-1 it worked fine.
Refer to the below link
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/EN/e3/94007075cae04f930cc4c034e411e1/content.htm
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