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

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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

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

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

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

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

Data Migration using LSMW or BDC ?

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

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

Tables used in MM Master Data Upload using LSMW or BDC?

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

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

LSMW Vs BDC

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

LSMW and BDC are vastly different.
BDC (Batch Data Communication) is a technology used for data transfer. it is meant for transferring data thru SAP transactions itself. when u use BDC for data transfer, the sequence of steps is the same as when u use standard sap transaction screens for data upload. the only difference is that u can use different options for foreground/backgrou nd processing.
LSMW on the other hand is a tool that helps migrate data from a legacy system (non-sap system ) to SAP system. it offers u various options to use either batch input, direct input, BAPIs or idocs. it involves a series of some 17-18 steps to migrate data.
BDC:
Batch Data Communication (BDC) is the process of transferring data from one SAP System to another SAP system or from a non-SAP system to SAP System.
Features :
BDC is an automatic procedure.
This method is used to transfer large amount of data that is available in electronic medium.
BDC can be used primarily when installing the SAP system and when transferring data from a legacy system (external system).
BDC uses normal transaction codes to transfer data.
Types of BDC :
CLASSICAL BATCH INPUT (Session Method)
CALL TRANSACTION
BATCH INPUT METHOD:
This method is also called as CLASSICAL METHOD.
Features:
Asynchronous processing.
Synchronous Processing in database update.
Transfer data for more than one transaction.
Batch input processing log will be generated.
During processing, no transaction is started until the previous transaction has been written to the database.
CALL TRANSACTION METHOD :
This is another method to transfer data from the legacy system.
Features:
Synchronous processing. The system performs a database commit immediately before and after the CALL TRANSACTION USING statement.
Updating the database can be either synchronous or asynchronous. The program specifies the update type.
Transfer data for a single transaction.
Transfers data for a sequence of dialog screens.
No batch input processing log is generated.
LSMW:
The LSM Workbench is an R/3-based tool that supports You when transferring data from non-SAP systems ("Legacy Systems") to R/3 once or periodically.
The tool supports conversion of data of the legacy system in a convenient way. The data can then be imported into the R/3 system via batch input, direct input, BAPIs or IDocs.
Furthermore, the LSM Workbench provides a recording function that allows to generate a "data migration object" in an entry or change transaction.
The main advantages of the LSM Workbench:
Part of R/3 and thus independent of individual platforms
A variety of technical possibilities of data conversion:
Data consistency due to standard import techniques:
Batch input
Direct input
BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces)
IDocs (Intermediate Documents)
The import technique to be used in an individual case depends on the business object.
Generation of the conversion program on the basis of defined rules
Clear interactive process guide
Interface for data in spreadsheet format
Creation of data migration objects on the basis of recorded transactions
Charge-free for SAP customers and SAP partners
1. Do not require ABAPer for this. Any SAP functional person can do this.
2. Do not have to do Recording , using SHDB.
3. No Coding requirer, just follow simple 13-14 steps.
If it is helpful please give me reward point.
Thanks
Murali Poli

XK99 lsmw or BDC program to copy vendors doesn´t update db records

Hello people
I am facing a requirement to copy a list of existing vendors into about 10 new company codes. Vendors all exist in the "main" company code, so I figured it would be a good idea to use the XK99 transaction as a basis for a mass upload via lsmw or bdc program.
So
So I performed a recording and applied my logic in lsmw, ran the batch input folder in SM35, seemingly without errors. But to my srprise I saw that no database records had been created in the LFB1 table.
So I tried to incorporate the recording into a bdc program that uses call transaction, but the same thing happens. The batch input seems to be running OK, but no changes are actually made to db....
So I was wondering what could I be doing wrong? I notice one strange thing though. After carrying out the selections in XK99 manually, one needs to mark columns to be transfered and then push the ´Perform mass update´ button and THEN click save. However, when in recording mode, one may click save directly, and no error is given and the recording ends.
However, the select columns operation, if I try to do it during recording, doesnt seem to get captured....
Any ideas of what I might be doing wrong here?
Regards, Jorgen
T    XK99
SAPMMSDL    0200    X
                                                          BDC_OKCODE    =NEXT
                                                         BDC_SUBSCR    SAPMMSDL                                1000SUBTAB
                                                         BDC_CURSOR    MASSTABS-TABTXT(02)
                                                          MASSTABS-MARK(02)    X
SAPLMASS_SEL_DIALOG    0100    X
                                                          BDC_OKCODE    =NEW
                                                         BDC_SUBSCR    SAPLMASS_SEL_DIALOG                     0200SUB_ALL
                                                         BDC_SUBSCR    SAPLMASSFREESELECTIONS                  1000SUB_SEL
                                                          BDC_CURSOR    MASSFREESEL-LOW(01)
                                                         MASSFREESEL-LOW(01)    300011
SAPLMASS_SEL_DIALOG    0100    X
                                                          BDC_OKCODE    /00
                                                         BDC_SUBSCR    SAPLMASS_SEL_DIALOG                     0400SUB_ALL
                                                         BDC_SUBSCR    SAPLMASSFREESELECTIONS                  1000SUB_SEL
                                                          MASSFREESEL-LOW(01)    300011
                                                         MASSFREESEL-LOW(02)    7010
                                                         BDC_SUBSCR    SAPLMASSFREESELECTIONS                  2000SUB_PARA
                                                          BDC_CURSOR    MASSFREESEL_P-LOW(02)
                                                         MASSFREESEL_P-LOW(01)    300011
                                                         MASSFREESEL_P-LOW(02)    7000
SAPLMASS_SEL_DIALOG    0100    X
                                                          BDC_OKCODE    =CRET
                                                         BDC_SUBSCR    SAPLMASS_SEL_DIALOG                     0400SUB_ALL
                                                         BDC_SUBSCR    SAPLMASSFREESELECTIONS                  1000SUB_SEL
                                                          BDC_CURSOR    MASSFREESEL-LOW(01)
                                                         BDC_SUBSCR    SAPLMASSFREESELECTIONS                  2000SUB_PARA
SAPLMASSINTERFACE    0200    X
                                                          BDC_OKCODE    =SAVE
                                                         BDC_SUBSCR    SAPLMASSINTERFACE                       0202FIELDS
                                                         BDC_SUBSCR    SAPLMASSINTERFACE                       0210SUB_HEAD
                                                          BDC_CURSOR    HEADER_STRUC-FIELD2-VALUE-LEFT(01)
                                                         BDC_SUBSCR    SAPLMASSINTERFACE                       0212SUB_DATA

Hello,
first of all Transaction XK99 is more helpful in case of vendor change, not really creation.
It was also intended to cover mass maintenance so it is used instead of LSMW or any other BDC custom program.
I would say that you can go either with LSMW or CALL TRANSACTION custom program, but you should base your recording on XK/FK01 transactions.
Regards,
Grzegorz

Advantages of LSMW over BDC

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

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

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