IDoc, EI and Workflow
Please give me a brief idea about IDoc, EI and Workflow.
Where I can find the useful documents?
Can anyone give me any PPT or documents regarding the same topics?
HI,
Check the links below:
ALE:
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/78/217e1c51ce11d189570000e829fbbd/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCSRVEDI/CAEDI.pdf
Please check this online document for ALE and IDoc.
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCMIDALEIO/BCMIDALEIO.pdf
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCMIDALEPRO/BCMIDALEPRO.pdf
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/CABFAALEQS/CABFAALEQS.pdf
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCSRVEDISC/CAEDISCAP_STC.pdf
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCSRVEDI/CAEDI.pdf
Also check this links for additional information.
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
IDOCS
http://idocs.de/www5/books/IDocBook/IDOCS_CHAP09-11.pdf
http://idocs.de/cookbooks/idoc/cb12_idoc_20_outbound/idoc_outbound_45_rsnast00/docu.htm
IDOC / ALE Blogs
/people/raja.thangamani/blog/2007/07/19/troubleshooting-of-ale-process
/people/kevin.wilson2/blog/2006/11/13/ale-scenario-development-guide
EDI:
Advanced guide to EDI configuration
http://www.erpgenie.com/sapgenie/docs/advanced_guide_to_edi_configuration.doc
EDI Architecture
http://www.cs.jyu.fi/el/tjtl63/Antin_esitys/sld003.htm
Overview of EDI and the IDoc Interface in SAP
http://sap-idoc2edi-consulting.com/pdfFiles/EDI_IDoc_Overview.pdf
How to Build a Basic EDI Interface Using an Imported Schema and Map
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/818a20be-0601-0010-e3b8-ac3d5f975319
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/d98675ca-0d01-0010-c5a0-c70389f1a314
EDI Functional Design
http://www.erpgenie.com/sapgenie/docs/interface_function_specification.doc
Thoughts on EDI in an SAP XI Environment
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/135b0b94-0701-0010-f6a9-86a14057544a
Workflow is a more basis related component. This component allows you to configure SAP system to trigger the mail straight to the Inbox of the manager. It can be related to approval of PR or PO or it can be of anyother purpose. The main purpose is the manager need not to login GUI screen for approval. He could select the approval button in his outlook mail(This mail will contain complete details of purchase order), it will automaticall update in SAP back end.
Workflow will be per Business object. BO can be PR, PO etc.It is possible to set the event by when the workflow should trigger. For example it should trigger when the purchaser creates a PO and saves it . The saving action is called event. After the event is triggerred system will check for the starting conditions. It is possible to define starting condition per workflow. It is like your release strategy. If the value of PO is less than 1000 then it should be approved by one manager, if values >1000 then it should undergo approval from 2 managers.
There are plenty of predefined workflows which could be used straigt according to the purpose expected.However workflow is delicate and has to be configured with utmost care in proper sequence to avoid in consistencies.
Please follow the links,
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04s/helpdata/en/04/926f8546f311d189470000e829fbbd/content.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_46c/helpdata/en/c5/e4a930453d11d189430000e829fbbd/content.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw2004s/helpdata/en/a1/172437130e0d09e10000009b38f839/frameset.htm
A good tutorial
http://www.thespot4sap.com/articles/Invoice_Verification_Automation_Using_SAP_Workflow.asp
http://www.sap-basis-abap.com/wf/sap-business-workflow.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/workflow/sap-workflow.htm
/people/alan.rickayzen/blog
/people/jocelyn.dart/blog/2006/06/19/why-use-abap-oo-with-workflow
a good book
http://www.sap-press.com/product.cfm?account=&product=H950
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
Check the following PDF
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCBMTWFMSTART/BCBMTWFMSTART.pdf
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCBMTWFMDEMO/BCBMTWFMDEMO.pdf
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCBMTWFMPM/BCBMTWFMPM.pdf
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/PSWFL/PSWFL.pdf
Regards,
Raj.
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Compare two Idoc's and send to te recievers as per the Condition.
Hi,
Scenario: Sender are a Idoc's and Receiver is Mail and File.
Sum the value of field1 of IDOC1 loop and compare with the field 2 of IDOC2. If the Condition satisfy send the data to file and mail reciever else send to only mail reciever.
I tried using a BPM. Steps used in BPM are as follow:
Step: 1
Fork -- with two branches.
Branch 1:loop1-- reciever1 -- container
Branch 2:reciever2
Step2:
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Branch 1:
Fork with two branches with send step with mail and file recievers
branch 2: Only mail reciever.
However if the condition is true or false the information is send mail to reciever.
I tried with the above steps, but failed.
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Regards,
Manojsumit,
I recieve N number of IDOC1. I need Sum the value of field1 of IDOC1 loop and compare with the field 2 of IDOC2.
I tried using a BPM . Steps used in BPM are as follow:
Step: 1
Fork -- with two branches.
Branch 1:loop1-- reciever1 -- container
Branch 2:reciever2
Step2: Transfomation with Mapping program, source and Target message
Step3:
Switch with two branches: Check the compare condition of the two Idoc
Branch 1:
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When i checked with workflow i observe that that the message is not moving out of transformation step.But the message mapping is succesfully tested
Thanks,
Manoj -
Is there any table or report which gives IDOC nos related to workflow task?
Sreedevi, it depends what you want (where you start from), so please be more specific in your question next time (or if this doesn't answer your question).
If you have a work item number and want to know the IDoc number you can use function module SAP_WAPI_OBJECTS_IN_WORKITEM to get a list of all object references. Then you have to process it from there. You can make a flexible solution which is compatible with future added IDoc types by checking the object type of each object returned and traversing the inheritance hierarchy until you get to object type IDOC. Then you know it is an IDoc, and you can find the IDoc number as the key of the object. Or you can hardcode supported object types using a CASE or IF statement. The flexible solution would be much more fun to program in my opinion.
If you have an IDoc number and want to find work items you have to go the other way. That means starting with object type IDOC, finding all the inherited object types and for each of these using function module SAP_WAPI_WORKITEMS_TO_OBJECT. Again, another possibility is to hardcode the list of object types you want to check.
The table Rose told you about, HRS1201, contains no IDoc numbers, but it contains all the tasks with the methods they use. So actually you can use that to find all the object types you need to check (whether they are inherited from IDOC), since all work items will refer to a task definition. -
Inbound idoc processing by workflow
Hello,
How can I find if an inbound IDoc has been processed via workflow ?
following are details -
1)status records 50 and 64 for the idoc show RFC user ID whereas 62 and 53 show WORKFLOW_020 user ID.
2)manual re process in test system using WE19 has all four status records by login user ID.
3)BD67 values for this process code was checked for the start events.
4)I checked standard task 30200090 following oss note 325361
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I do not have full knowledge of inbound idoc processing via workflow and I am in the process of learning the same. Kindly help.
thank you very much in advance,
BhaktiHello,
How can I find if an inbound IDoc has been processed via workflow ?
following are details -
1)status records 50 and 64 for the idoc show RFC user ID whereas 62 and 53 show WORKFLOW_020 user ID.
2)manual re process in test system using WE19 has all four status records by login user ID.
3)BD67 values for this process code was checked for the start events.
4)I checked standard task 30200090 following oss note 325361
5)The invoice document posted via this idoc has created by user ID as WORKFLOW_020
I do not have full knowledge of inbound idoc processing via workflow and I am in the process of learning the same. Kindly help.
thank you very much in advance,
Bhakti -
Custom inbound Idoc error handling/ Workflow
Dear Experts,
I have a requirement where in I created a custom inbound idoc, but now i need to handle the errors in the workflow and notify the users thru workflow on an error.
Can some one please provide me a step by step guide on how to create a organizational unit, position and assign users to the position... and any other steps that need to be configured to notify the user on the error.
I'm pretty new to all these organizational uints and workflow related stuff. Any step by step would really be helpful.
Thanks for your time.
-Amit.
Moderator message: sorry, these forums cannot replace proper training, if there is step by step guides out there, then please use the search functions.
Edited by: Thomas Zloch on Oct 31, 2010 11:50 AMVittal,
1. If your requirement is for a SAP Standard Basic Message type and a Z extension: Then you simply have to find out the 'Standard Task' associated with basic type. You shouldn't worry about extensions. The standard task will be triggered at input error.
2. If your requirement is for a Z basic type i.e. you have created a customer IDOC for a custom processing: There are many dependencies on how you can achieve this. Firstly, you need to know how you're are processing this Z_IDOC. Are you using a standard FM or custom workflow or custom FM? There should be some triggering event within the processing of this Z_IDOC which will raise a certain flag when the error you want to capture happens (or when there is a generic error). You can configure this event in binding objects to trigger a workflow task. If you take a look at any standard tasks, you'll get an idea how the triggering event happens.
Once the workflow task (you can use custom task or use a standard task i.e. by triggering a standard event within the IDOC processing program) is triggered, you can either send it to SAP inbox, e-mail, trigger another processing etc. This is altogether another story.
So bottomline: For custom IDOC processing, you need to trigger an event when error happens. This can be a custom event or a standard event. This event should be linked to a task (custom/standard - check in SWETYPV). Bind all of these in PFTC. Once the task is triggered, you can do whatever you want to do with it. -
Idoc views updation, Workflow, Performance tuning techniques!
Hello,
Greetings for the Day!
Currently my client is facing following issues and they seek an help/attention to these issues. Following is the current landscape of an client.
Sector – Mining
SAP NW MDM 7.1 SP 09
SAP ECC EHP 5
SAP PI 7.0
List of Issues:
Classification (CLFMAS idoc) and Quality (MATQM idoc) views tries to update before MATMAS idoc updates and creates the material in ECC table.
At workflow level, how to assign incoming record approval request, put them in mask like functionality and approve them as bulk records.
Performance tuning techniques.
Issue description:
Classification (CLFMAS idoc) and Quality (MATQM idoc) views tries to update before MATMAS idoc updates and creates the material in a table.
Currently, client’s MATMAS idoc updates Basic data1 and Basic data2 along with other views and material gets updated in ECC table, but whenever record has classification and quality view to update via CLFMAS and MATQM idoc, these 2 idocs tries to search the material ECC table before respective MATMAS to update the table. As it does not have the basic data created for the material entire idoc fails. Kindly suggest the solution as in how we can align the process where classification and quality view will get update only after the basic data views gets updated to material master. Is there any way we can make views to be updated sequentially?
At workflow level, how to assign incoming record approval request, put them in mask like functionality and approve them as bulk records.
Currently, super users are configured within the system, they have 2 roles assigned to their ID’s, 1.custodian and 2.steward. In custodian role user assigns the MDM material number and check other relevant assignment to record creation request, user approves the material request and the request goes to steward role. As the 1 user has 2 roles, same user need not to checks everything again in steward role, hence user wants whatever request comes at steward user inbox, he shall be able to create one single group for those 20-30 records and on one single click entire materials shall be approved and disappear out of his workflow level. Is there any way by which it can be achieved.
Performance tuning techniques.
Currently, client MDM system response time is very very slow, after a single click of action it takes long time to reflect the action within MDM. Material database is almost around 2.5 lakh records, standard structure has been used, not a complex landscape structure. Both ECC and MDM server is on single hardware, only the logical separate DB. Kindly suggest performance techniques if any.
Kindly suggest !
Regards,
NeilHi Niel,
Kindly try the below options
-> Performance tuning techniques.
SAP Recommendation is to put the application ,server and Database in different Boxes . I am not sure how you managed to install both MDM and ECC in the same box but that is a big NO NO .
Make sure there is enough hardware support for a separate MDM box.
-> Classification (CLFMAS idoc) and Quality (MATQM idoc) views tries to update before MATMAS idoc updates and creates the material in a table.
MDM only sends out an XML file , so you definitely need a middle ware (PI) to do the conversion.
You can use PI logic ( ccBPM) to sent the IDOC is the necessary sequence .
Else you can maintain this logic in the Processing code of ECC system .
PS : The PI option is more recommended.
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Provide ALE and IDOC Faqs and all Transactions
Dear Experts,
I am new to ALE & IDOC.
Please provide ALE & IDOCs FAQs and all Transactions?
Thanks in advance.<b>FAQS</b>
A L E
Q: Our IDOC remains in status 51 ( not posted) while testing ALE setup by passing DEBMAS02 Idocs. The message 'Field KNA1-BRSCH is not an input field'. This is the Industry key. What are we missing?
A: Go to IMG - menu path IMG->LogisticsGeneral-> Logistics Basic Data: Business partners->Customers-> Control->Define Account groups and field selection for customer.
Select sold-to or ship-to. Select General Data. Select control and double click. Industry key is found here. Change the option to 'Optional Entry'.
Check OSS 5599. You may have to update view V_T078D also.
E D I / IDOC
Q:1 We created an EDI Vendor and created all required output conditions. However no IDOC is generated when PO is printed. Why?
A: Go to Header->output for the PO. The output type shall be '6'. The status shall be '1'. If the status is '0' check the timing. If the status is '2' , go to 'GOTO->Processing Log' and the explanation for non-generation of IDOC can be seen.
Q: How can we create / upload IDOC's from legacy system to SAP?
A: Third party tool Mercator may be used to convert Legacy files to Idoc format. Mercator provides an IDOC tree import facility, SAP provides the export facility. You can transfer the Idoc layouts from SAP to Mercator automatically and then map.
Q: We want to receive an outbound EDI 855 IDOC only if E2EDP20 -scheduling confirmation segment is present. Else get an "error" status preventing triggering the EDI subsystem.
A: User exit logic has to be added in function IDOC_INPUT_ORDRSP.
Set up a test flag and set it off when the IDOC header is read.
Turn the flag ON when the EDP20 segment is read.
Interrogate this flag when the next segment after EDP20 in the same IDOC comes in. If it is on ,you have an EDP20 coming in.
Issue an error status 51 with suitable message for whichever condition you don't want the IDOC to be processed, This will stop the IDOC from posting.
Q: Where ever PO is sent to the vendor via EDI, we want an acknowledgement of the PO by vendor. Which fields are updated and what should be my procedure?
A: Execute Program: IDOC_INPUT_ORDRSP
Process code: ORDR
Message type: ORDRSP
IDOC: ORDERS01
The confirmation process allows the supplier to return an acknowledgment. Only Dates and quantities can be changed The information is stored in the PO and can be viewed via Item->Confirmation->Overview. The PO can be flagged as 'confirmation required' so that Pos without acknowledgement receipt can be monitored. Control keys and tolerances (days and quantities) have to be customized.
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
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
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
<b>Reward Points if it helps,</b>
Satish -
Hello Experts,
I am beginner in IDOCS,ALE AND EDI concepts, i would appreciate if some one can forward me material on these concepts, also some sample programs or examples on these.
Thanks.
RaghuHi,
ALE Process Steps:
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
IDOC
Check these links.
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
http://www.sapgenie.com/sapgenie/docs/ale_scenario_development_procedure.docs
Please check this PDF documents for ALE and IDoc.
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/ale.pdf
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/ale2.pdf
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCMIDALEIO/BCMIDALEIO.pdf
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCMIDALEPRO/BCMIDALEPRO.pdf
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/CABFAALEQS/CABFAALEQS.pdf
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCSRVEDISC/CAEDISCAP_STC.pdf
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCSRVEDI/CAEDI.pdf
Check below link. It will give the step by step procedure for IDOC creation.
http://www.supinfo-projects.com/cn/2005/idocs_en/2/
EDI
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/72/c18ee5546a11d182cc0000e829fbfe/frameset.htm
https://www.2020software.com/products/Fourth_Shift_Edition_for_SAP_Business_One_Electronic_Data_Interchange.asp
http://downloads-zdnet.com.com/SoftwareandWebDevelopment/SoftwareDevelopmentTools/ElectronicData+Interchange/
http://www.erpgenie.com/sapedi/index.htm
http://www.kostal.com/english/downloads/EDI_AGB_eng.pdfd
reward points if useful
regards,
ANJI
Message was edited by:
Anji Reddy Vangala -
Hello All,
I am newly join in IT company (Name don't want to specify) . They have putted me in a consolidate project in which I do have to work on IDOC,ALE and EDI object.
yet in my career with SAP ABAP I haven't work on the above mention terms of SAP. Can some One please guide me and provide me some material to prepare my self best for the things.
Regards
Swati NamdevSome use full Tcodes:
ALE / EDI/ IDOCS TRANSACTION CODES
Transaction Code Description
WE02 List Of All Idocs Created. (Default, Additional, EDI)
WE05 List Of Idocs Created. (Standard, Additional)
WE06 Active Monitoring For Idoc Processing.
WE07 Idoc Statistics.
WE08 Display View u201CFile Statusu201D:Overview-Path Name.
WE09 Idoc Search For Business Contents (Database).
WE10 Idoc Search For Business Contents (Archive).
WE12 Modification Of Outbound File, Triggering Inbound Processing.
WE14 Process All Selected Idocs.
WE15 Selection Program For Issuing Output.
WE16 Trigger Inbound Processing.
WE17 Trigger Status Processing.
WE18 Generate Test Status File For Outbound Idocs.
WE19 Test Tool For Idoc Processing
WE20 Partner Profile.
WE21 Ports In Idoc Processing.
WE23 Display Test Catalog Test Idoc Interface.
WE24 Maintain Table View. Direction-1.(Outbound)
WE27 Maintain Table View. Direction-2.(Inbound)
WE30 Develop Idoc Type.
WE31 Develop Idoc Segments.
WE32 View Development.
WE33 Maintain Table Views.
WE34 Change View u201CTable Of Style Ids With The Objects To Be Loadedu201D
WE40 Display System Process Code.
WE41 Display View: Logical Msg Overview. For Outbund.
WE42 Display View: Logical Msg Overview. For Inbound.
WE43 Display Status Records.
WE44 Display Partner Types
WE45 Maintenance Interface: Forwarding Inbound/EDILOGADR For Application
WE46 Global Parameter For Idoc Interface.
WE47 Status Maintenance.
WE50 Display Text For Process Code System.
WE54 Idoc Function Module For File Name
WE56 Display Status Process Code
WE57 Idoc Assignment Of FM To Log. Message And Idoc Type.
WE58 Text For Process Code Status.
WE60 Documentation For Idoc Type.
WE61 Documentation For Idoc Record Type.
WE62 Documentation For Idoc Segment Type.
WE63 Documentation For Idoc Record Types And Idoc Types (Parser).
WE64 Process Code In Idoc Inbound And Outbound.
WE70 Conversion Table For Basic Types.
WE71 Conversion Table For Extensions.
WE72 Conversion Table For Field DOCTYP.
WE73 Conversion Table For Logical Message Type.
WE81 EDI:Logical Message Type.
WE82 Message Types And Assignment To Idoc Types.
WE84 Assignment Table Between Idoc And Application Field.
ALE / EDI/ IDOCS TRANSACTION CODES
Transaction Code Description
BD10 Send Material (Matmas)
BD11 Get Material.
BD12 Send Customer.
BD13 Get Customers
BD14 Send Vendor.
BD15 Get Vendor.
BD16 Send Cost Center. (Cosmas)
BD17 Request Cost Center.
BD18 Send G/L Accounts.
BD19 Get Master Data G/L Accounts.
BD20 Inbound Processing Of Idocs Ready For Transfer.
BD21 Creating Idoc Types For Change Pointers.
BD22 Delete Change Pointers.
BD23 Serialization Using Time Stamp: Deletion Of Old Time Stamp.
BD24 Send Cost Elements.
BD25 Send Activity Type (COAMAS)
BD26 Request Activity Type
BD27 Cost Center/Activity Types: Transmit Plan Quantities And Acty Prices.
BD28 Cost Center/ Cost Elements: Send Control Records.
BD30 Material Bom Distribution. (Bommat).
BD31 Document Structure Distribution. (Bomdoc)
BD32 Plant Allocation To Material Boms Distribution.
BD33 Distribution Of Material Variants. (STTMAT)
BD34 Distribution Of Boms (BOMORD)
BD35 ALE: Send Business Process Group.
BD36 ALE: Send Business Process.
BD37 ALE: Send Business Process Price.
BD40 Generate Idocs For Serialization Group From Change Pointers.
BD41 Dispatch Of Idocs Of Serialization Group.
BD42 Check Dispatch Status Of Idocs Of Serialization Group.
BD43 Processing Inbound Idocs Of Serialization Group.
BD44 Change View u201CSerialization Groupu201D.
BD47 Dependence Between Methods.
BD48 Dependence Between Methods And Message Type.
BD50 Activate Change Pointers For Message Type.
BD51 Characteristics Of Inbound Function Module.
BD52 Determine Work Area.
BD53 Reduce Message Type.
BD54 Change View: Logical Systems
BD55 Idoc Conversion.
BD56 Maintain Idoc Segment Filters.
BD57 Link Type And Serialization Type Of Message Type.
BD58 Convert Organizational Unit.
BD59 Allocation Of Object Type.
BD60 Additional Data For Message Type.
BD61 Activate Change Pointers Generally.
BD62 Display Conversion Rule.
BD63 Transport Of Ale Tables For A Message Type.
BD64 Display Distribution Model.
BD65 Maintain Idoc Type Required Fields.
BD66 Change Idoc Fields.
BD67 Function Module For ALE/EDI Overview.
BD68 Maintain List.
BD69 Assignment Of Idoc Type To Message Type.
BD70 Cross-System Comparison Of Number Range Objects.
BD71 Attributes For Receiver Determination.
BD72 Active Events For ALE/EDI
BD73 Start Error Handling For Non-Posted Idocs.
BD75 Status Conversion With Trfc Execution.
BD77 Generate Transport Requests For Distributing ALE Customizing Data.
BD78 Monitoring Ale Customizing Data Transport
BD79 ALE IDOC Segments - Conversion Rule
BD81 Filter Objects For BAPI Parameter Filtering
BD82 Generating Partner Profile
BD83 Re-Processing Incorrect Outbound Odocs.
BD84 Re-Processing Of Idocs After ALE Input Error.
BD85 Consistency Check: Reassignment Between Two System.
BD86 ALE Consistency Check: Create Purchase Order From Sales Order.
BD87 Select Idocs
BD89 Customizing Data Modeling For Distribution Model.
BD91 Distribute All Characteristics Via ALE.
BD92 Distribute Class Via ALE: Send Direct.
BD93 Distribution Of Classification Data Via ALE.
BD95 Ale Object View
BD96 Filter Object For Receiver Determination Of Methods.
BD97 Assign RFC Destination For Synchronous Method Calls.
BD98 Consistency Check With Workflow Link
BD99 Dependencies Between Message Types.
BD100 Display Serialized Idocs. (Serialization Using Object Types)
BD101 Serialization Using Object Types: Consistency Check.
BD102 Ale: Outbound Channel Registry. -
Difference btw idoc ale and edi
Hi all,
I'm a beginner in abap, can anyone send me the concepts of ALE, IDOC and EDI and the difference btw all the three.
Also do send some materials for the same.Hi,
ALE (Application Linking and Enabling)
Ale Technology is SAPs technology to support distributed yet integrated processes across several SAP systems.
Distributed Process:
A distributed process is one in which part of a business process is carried out on one system and part on another. The two systems would exchange data with each other at appropriate points to stay synchronized.
Need for Distributed Process:
Business in Different Geographical Locations.
Non availability of dedicated network.
Cultural and language differences in Geographical locations.
Running of Mission-critical Applications (Like Maintenance downtime etc.).
Separate up gradation of Modules.
Distributed SAP SYSTEM CHALLENGES
A system that understands the syntax and semantics of the data. It was important from the very beginning to base the distribution of data on business rules, not on database replication techniques.
Distributed systems that can maintain their autonomy while being integrated as one logical SAP system. The systems should be able to operate independently and support logical processing of transactions and data.
Distributed systems that can handle different data models. A local implementation should be able to customize the system to meet its local needs.
Receiving systems that can handle their own problems and not tie up the sending system.
Systems that maintain continued operation in spite of network failure. Changes made to either system should be synchronized after the network connection is restored.
A sound technology and methodology that can be used in all distribution scenarios.
SAP Distributed environment:
ALE allows for efficient and reliable communication between distributed processes across physically separate SAP systems.
ALE is based on application to application integration using messaging architecture. A message defines data that is exchanged between two processes. IDocs are containers that hold data exchanged between the two systems.
Benefits of ALE:
Integration with non-SAP systems: ALE architecture allows third party applications to integrate with SAP system.
Reliable Distribution: Once message type created and the receiver of the message is determined, ALE delivers the message to the recipient. If there is any network problem it will buffer the message and delivers the message once the network is restored. It also ensures that the message is not delivered twice.
Release Upgrade: Any of the distributed system can be upgraded to the new release of SAP without affecting the functionality. The ALE layer ensures backward compatibility of messages exchanged between systems.
ALE Architecture:
It consists of an Outbound process, an Inbound process, and an Exception Handling process.
Outbound Process:
ALE Outbound Process in SAP sends data to one or more SAP Systems. It involves four steps.
1. Identify the need of IDoc: This step starts upon creating a application document, can relate to a change to a master data object.
2. Generate the Master IDoc: The document or master data to be sent is read from the database and formatted into an IDoc format. This IDoc is called as a Master IDoc.
3. Generate the Communication IDoc: The ALE Service layer generates a separate IDoc from the Master IDoc for each recipient who is interested in the data. Separate IDocs are generated because each recipient might demand a different version or a subset of the Master IDoc. These recipient-specific IDocs are called Communication IDocs and are stored in the database.
4. Deliver the Communication IDoc: The IDoc is delivered to the recipients using an asynchronous communication method. This allows the sending system to continue its processing without having to wait for the destination system to receiver or process the IDoc.
Inbound Process:
The inbound process receives an IDoc and creates a document in the system.
1. Store the IDoc in the database: The IDoc is received from the sending system and stored in the database. Then the IDoc goes through a basic integrity check and syntax check.
2. Invoke the Posting Module: The control information in the IDoc and configuration tables are read to determine the posting program. The IDoc is then transferred to its posting program.
3. Create the Document: The posting program reads the IDoc data and then creates a document in the system. The results are logged in the IDoc.
Over view of IDocs:
IDoc is a container that is used to exchange data between any two processes. The document represented in an IDoc is independent of the complex structure SAP uses to store application data. This type of flexibility enables SAP to rearrange its internal structure without affecting the existing interface.
IDoc interface represents an IDoc Type or IDoc data. IDoc Type represents IDocs definition and IDoc Data is an instance of the IDoc Type.
IDoc Types:
IDoc type structure can consist of several segments, and each segment can consist of several data fields. The IDoc structure defines the syntax of the data by specifying a list of permitted segments and arrangement of the segments. Segments define a set of fields and their format.
An IDoc is an instance of an IDoc Type and consists of three types of records.
i. One Control record: each IDoc has only one control record. The control record contains all the control information about an IDoc, including the IDoc number, the sender and recipient information, and information such as the message type it represents and IDoc type. The control record structure is same for all IDocs.
ii. One or Many Data records: An IDoc can have multiple data records, as defined by the IDoc structure. Segments translate into data records, which store application data, such as purchase order header information and purchase order detail lines.
iii. One or Many Status records: An IDoc can have multiple status records. Status record helps to determine whether an IDoc has any error.
Message in IDoc Type:
A Message represents a specific type of document transmitted between two partners.
Outbound Process in IDocs:
Outbound process used the following components to generate an IDoc. A customer model, and IDoc structure, selection programs, filter objects, conversion rules, a port definition, an RFC destination, a partner profile, service programs, and configuration tables.
The Customer Model:
A customer model is used to model a distribution scenario. In a customer model, you identify the systems involved in a distribution scenario and the message exchanged between the systems.
Message control:
Message control is a cross application technology used in pricing, account determination, material determination, and output determination. The output determination technique of Message control triggers the ALE for a business document. Message control separates the logic of generating IDocs from the application logic.
Change Pointers:
The change pointers technique is based on the change document technique, which tracks changes made to key documents in SAP, such as the material master, customer master and sales order.
Changes made to a document are recorded in the change document header table CDHDR, and additional change pointers are written in the BDCP table for the changes relevant to ALE.
IDoc Structure:
A message is defined for data that is exchanged between two systems. The message type is based on one or more IDoc structures.
Selection Program:
Is typically implemented as function modules, are designed to extract application data and create a master IDoc. A selection program exists for each message type. A selection programs design depends on the triggering mechanism used in the process.
Filter Objects;
Filter Objects remove unwanted data for each recipient of the data basing on the recipients requirement.
Port Definition:
A port is used in an outbound process to define the medium in which documents are transferred to the destination system. ALE used a Transactional RFC port, which transfers data in memory buffers.
RFC Destination:
The RFC destination is a logical name used to define the characteristics of a communication link to a remote system on which a function needs to be executed.
Partner Profile:
A partner profile specifies the components used in an outbound process(logical name of the remote SAP system, IDoc Type, message type, TRFC port), an IDocs packet size, the mode in which the process sends an IDoc (batch versus immediate), and the person to be notified in case of error.
Service Programs and Configuration Tables:
The outbound process, being asynchronous, is essentially a sequence of several processes that work together. SAP provides service programs and configuration tables to link these programs and provide customizing options for an outbound process.
Process flow for Distributing Transactional Data:
Transactional data is distributed using two techniques: with Message control and without message control.
Process flow for Distributing Master Data:
Master data between SAP systems is distributed using two techniques: Stand alone Programs and Change Pointers.
Triggering the Outbound Process via Stand-Alone Programs:
Stand-Alone programs are started explicitly by a user to transmit data from one SAP system to another. Standard Programs for several master data objects exist in SAP. Ex. The material master data can be transferred using the RBDSEMAT program or transaction BD10.
The stand-alone programs provide a selection screen to specify the objects to be transferred and the receiving system. After the stand-alone program is executed, it calls the IDoc selection program with the specified parameters.
Triggering the Outbound Process via Change Pointers:
The change pointer technique is used to initiate the outbound process automatically when master data is created or changed.
A standard program, RBDMIDOC, is scheduled to run on a periodic basis to evaluate the change pointers for a message type and start the ALE process for distributing the master data to the appropriate destination. The RBDMIDOC program reads the table TBDME to determine the IDoc selection program for a message type.
Processing in the Application Layer:
The customer distribution model is consulted to make sure that a receiver has been defined for the message to be transmitted. If not, processing ends. If at least one receiver exists, the IDoc selection program reads the master data object from the database and creates a master IDoc from it. The master IDoc is stored in memory. The program then calls the ALE service layer by using the function module MASTER_IDOC_DISTRIBUTE, passing the master IDoc and the receiver information.
Processing in the ALE Interface Layer:
Processing in the ALE Layer consists of the following steps:
Receiver Determination: The determination of the receiver is done through Customer Distribution Model.
IDoc Filtering: if an IDoc filter is specified in the distribution model for a receiver, values in the filter are compared against the values in the IDoc data records. If a data record does not meet the filter criteria, it is dropped.
Segment Filtering: For each sender and receiver combination, a set of segments that are not required can be filtered out.
Field conversion: Field values in data records are converted by using the conversion rules specified for the segment.
Version change for segments: Segments are version-controlled. A new version of a segment always contains fields from the preceding version and fields added for the new version. Release in IDoc type field of the partner profile to determine the version of the segment to be generated.
Version change for IDocs: IDocs are also version controlled. The version is determined from the Basic Type field of the partner profile.
Communication IDocs generated: The final IDoc generated for a receiver after all the conversions and filtering operations is the communication IDoc. One master IDoc can have multiple communication IDocs depending on the number of receivers identified and the filter operations performed. IDoc gets the status record with a status code of 01 (IDoc Created).
Syntax check performed: IDoc goes through a syntax check and data integrity validation. If errors found the IDoc get the status of 26 (error during syntax check of IDoc Outbound). If no errors found the IDoc gets the status 30 (IDoc ready for dispatch ALE Service).
IDoc dispatched to the communication Layer: In the ALE process, IDocs are dispatched using the asynchronous RFC method, which means that the sending system does not await for data to be received or processed on the destination system. After IDocs have been transferred to the communication layer, they get a status code 01 (Data Passed to Port OK).
Processing in the Communication Layer:
To dispatch an IDoc to a destination system, the system reads the port definition specified in the partner profile to determine the destination system, which is then used to read the RFC destination. The RFC destination contains communication settings to log o to the remote SAP system. The sending system calls the INBOUND_IDOC_PROCESS function module asynchronously on the destination system and passes the IDoc data via the memory buffers.
Inbound Process in IDocs:
An inbound process used IDoc structure, posting programs, filter objects, conversion rules, a partner profile, service programs, and configuration tables to post an application document from an IDoc.
Posting Program:
Posting programs, which are implemented as function modules, read data from an IDoc and create an application document from it. A posting program exists for each message. Each posting program is assigned a process code. A process code can point to a function module or a work flow. In the standard program process codes always point to a function module.
Ex. The posting program for message type MATMAS is IDOC_INPUT_MATMAS which has a process code MATM.
Workflow:
A workflow represents a sequence of customized steps to be carried out for a process. The workflow management system is used to model the sequence, identify information required to carry out the steps and identify the person responsible for the dialog steps.
Partner Profile;
A partner profile specifies the components used in an inbound process (partner number, message type, and process code), the mode in which IDocs are processed (batch versus immediate), and the person to be notified in case of errors.
Process flow for the Inbound process via a Function Module:
In this process, IDocs are received from another system and passed to the posting function module directly.
1. Processing in the communication Layer:
The IDOC_INBOUND_ASYCHRONOUS program, triggered as a result of an RFC from the sending system, acts as the entry point for all inbound ALE processes. The IDoc to be processed is passed as an input parameter. Control is transferred to the ALE/EDI layer.
2. Processing in the ALE/EDI Interface Layer:
Basic integrity check: A basic integrity check is performed on the control record.
Segment Filtering and conversion: Filtering out unwanted segments and carry out any required conversion of field values.
Creation of Application IDoc: The application IDoc is created and stored in the database and a syntax check is performed. If there are errors it gets status code of 60 (Error during Syntax check of IDoc Inbound). At this point a tangible IDoc, which can be monitored via one of the monitoring transactions, is created and the IDoc gets status code 50 (IDoc Added).
IDoc Marked ready for Dispatch: IDoc gets the status code 64 (IDoc ready to be passed to application).
IDoc is passed to the posting program: The partner profile table is read. If the value of the Processing field is set to Process Immediately, the IDoc is passed to the posting program immediately using the program RBDAPP01.
3. Processing in the Posting Module:
The process code in the partner profile points to a posting module for the specific message in the IDoc. The posting program implemented as a function module either calls a standard SAP transaction by using the Call Transaction command for posting the document or invokes a direct input function module.
The results of execution are passed back via the function modules output parameters. If the posting is successful IDoc gets the status code 53 (Application Document Posted) or it gets status code 51 (Error: Application Document Not Posted).
IDOC:
Data Creation in Idoc
IDocs are text encoded documents with a rigid structure that are used to exchange data between R/3 and a foreign system. Instead of calling a program in the destination system directly, the data is first packed into an IDoc and then sent to the receiving system, where it is analyzed and properly processed. Therefore an IDoc data exchange is always an
asynchronous process. The significant difference between simple RFC-calls and IDoc data exchange is the fact, that every action performed on IDocs are protocolled by R/3 and IDocs can be reprocessed if an error occurred in one of the message steps.
While IDocs have to be understood as a data exchange protocol, EDI and ALE are typical use cases for IDocs. R/3 uses IDocs for both EDI and ALE to deliver data to the receiving system. ALE is basically the scheduling mechanism that defines when and between which partners and what kind of data will be exchanged on a regular or event triggered basis. Such a set-up is called an ALE-scenario.
IDoc is a intermediate document to exchange data between two SAP Systems.
*IDocs are structured ASCII files (or a virtual equivalent).
*Electronic Interchange Document
*They are the file format used by SAP R/3 to exchange data with foreign systems.
*Data Is transmitted in ASCII format, i.e. human readable form
*IDocs exchange messages
*IDocs are used like classical interface files
IDOC types are templates for specific message types depending on what is the business document, you want to exchange.
WE30 - you can create a IDOC type.
An IDOC with data, will have to be triggered by the application that is trying to send out the data.
FOr testing you can use WE19.
How to create idoc?
*WE30 - you can create a IDOC type
For more information in details on the same along with the examples can be viewed on:
[http://www.netweaverguru.com/EDI/HTML/IDocBook.htm#_Toc8400404]
[http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/0b/2a6620507d11d18ee90000e8366fc2/frameset.htm]
[http://www.sappoint.com/presentation.html]
[http://www.allsaplinks.com/idoc_search.html]
[http://www.sapgenie.com/sapedi/idoc_abap.htm]
[http://www.erpgenie.com/sapedi/idoc_abap.htm]
To Create Idoc we need to follow these steps:
Create Segment ( WE31)
Create Idoc Type ( WE30 )
Create Message Type ( WE81 )
Assign Idoc Type to Message Type ( WE82 )
Creating a Segment
Go to transaction code WE31
Enter the name for your segment type and click on the Create icon
Type the short text
Enter the variable names and data elements
Save it and go back
Go to Edit -> Set Release
Follow steps to create more number of segments
Create IDOC Type
Go to transaction code WE30
Enter the Object Name, select Basic type and click Create icon
Select the create new option and enter a description for your basic IDOC type and press enter
Select the IDOC Name and click Create icon
The system prompts us to enter a segment type and its attributes
Choose the appropriate values and press Enter
The system transfers the name of the segment type to the IDOC editor.
Follow these steps to add more number of segments to Parent or as Parent-child relation
Save it and go back
Go to Edit -> Set release
Create Message Type
Go to transaction code WE81
Change the details from Display mode to Change mode
After selection, the system will give this message The table is cross-client (see Help for further info). Press Enter
Click New Entries to create new Message Type
Fill details
Save it and go back
Assign Message Type to IDoc Type
Go to transaction code WE82
Change the details from Display mode to Change mode
After selection, the system will give this message The table is cross-client (see Help for further info). Press Enter.
Click New Entries to create new Message Type.
Fill details
Save it and go back
Check these out..
[Re: How to create IDOC;
Check below link. It will give the step by step procedure for IDOC creation.
[http://www.supinfo-projects.com/cn/2005/idocs_en/2/]
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]
[http://www.sapgenie.com/sapgenie/docs/ale_scenario_development_procedure.docs]
go trough these links.
[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]
[http://http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2004/helpdata/en/dc/6b835943d711d1893e0000e8323c4f/content.htm]
An IDoc is simply a data container that is used to exchange information between any two processes that can understand the syntax and semantics of the data...
1.IDOCs are stored in the database. In the SAP system, IDOCs are stored in database tables.
2.IDOCs are independent of the sending and receiving systems.
3.IDOCs are independent of the direction of data exchange.
The two available process for IDOCs are
Outbound Process
Inbound Process
AND There are basically two types of IDOCs.
Basic IDOCs
Basic IDOC type defines the structure and format of the business document that is to be exchanged between two systems.
Extended IDOCs
Extending the functionality by adding more segments to existing Basic IDOCs.
To Create Idoc we need to follow these steps:
Create Segment ( WE31)
Create Idoc Type ( WE30)
Create Message Type ( WE81)
Assign Idoc Type to Message Type ( WE82)
imp links
[http://www.allsaplinks.com/idoc_sample.html]
[http://www.sapgenie.com/sapedi/idoc_abap.htm]
[www.sappoint.com]
--here u can find the ppts and basic seetings for ALE
[http://sappoint.com/presentation.html]
[www.sapgenie.com]
[http://www.sapgenie.com/ale/index.htm]
WE30 - you can create a IDOC type.
An IDOC with data, will have to be triggered by the application that is trying to send out the data.
Try this..Hope this will help.
SAP ALE & IDOC<<<<
Steps to configuration(Basis) >>
1. Create Logical System (LS) for each applicable ALE-enabled client
2. Link client to Logical System on the respective servers
3. Create background user, to be used by ALE(with authorizaton for ALE postings)
4. Create RFC Destinations(SM59)
5. Ports in Idoc processing(WE21)
6. Generate partner profiles for sending system
The functional configuration(Tcode: SALE)
Create a Customer Distribution Model (CDM);
Add appropriate message types and filters to the CDM;
Generate outbound partner profiles;
Distribute the CDM to the receiving systems; and
Generate inbound partner profiles on each of the clients.
Steps to customize a new IDoc >>>
1. Define IDoc Segment (WE31)
2. Convert Segments into an IDoc type (WE30)
3. Create a Message Type (WE81)
4. Create valid Combination of Message & IDoc type(WE82)
5. Define Processing Code(WE41 for OUT / WE42 for IN)
6. Define Partner Profile(WE20)
RFC:
RFC (Remote Function Call) is similar to the general SAP fun module: except that in the attributes you click the radio button: RFC enabled;
and you will be passing an Import parameter DESTINATION to it.
Other code and usage will be similar to any fun module;
Have a look at any fun module in SE37 to understand better about the different components of Fun modules;
Refer this link:
[http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/22/042518488911d189490000e829fbbd/frameset.htm]
check out the following link it might help you
[http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/de/data/pdf/BCFESDE2/BCFESDE2.pdf]
EDI:
Electronic Data Interchange
Cross-company exchange of electronic data (for example business documents) between domestic and international business partners who use a variety of hardware, software, and communication services. The data involved is formatted according to predefined standards. In addition to this, SAP ALE technology is available for data exchange within a company.
Refer
[http://www.erpgenie.com/sapedi/index.htm]
[http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/72/c18ee5546a11d182cc0000e829fbfe/frameset.htm]
[https://www.2020software.com/products/Fourth_Shift_Edition_for_SAP_Business_One_Electronic_Data_Interchange.asp]
[http://downloads-zdnet.com.com/SoftwareandWebDevelopment/SoftwareDevelopmentTools/ElectronicData+Interchange/]
[http://www.erpgenie.com/sapedi/index.htm]
[http://www.kostal.com/english/downloads/EDI_AGB_eng.pdfd]
EDI FLOW :
Here is some thing which helps you and here the purchase order is taken as example too..
Electronic Data Interchange, or EDI, is the electronic exchange of business data. Using a standard format, EDI provides a method of transmitting business data from one computer to another, without the need to re-key data. This electronic link can result in more effective business transactions. With EDI, paper documents such as invoices can be replaced with electronic transmissions, thus time is saved, and the potential for error is minimized. Data can be exchanged at any time. Related business expenses, such as postage, printing, phone calls, and handling, can also be significantly reduced. EDI can aid in the support of manufacturing efforts, such as Just-in-Time and Third Party Warehousing, and financial efforts, such as Electronic Payments.
What parts of the business cycle can be supported by EDI?
Any business documents that are currently exchanged using paper can be converted to an EDI. Standards. Standards include ANSI X12 and XML/EDI are primarily used in the United States, while EDIFACT is used in Europe and Asia.
How does EDI get started?
EDI gets started when one company contacts another expressing interest in trading business documents electronically using Electronic Data Interchange. The two companies must first determine each other's EDI capabilities. If you do not already know your EDI capabilities, we have prepared a questionnaire to help you determine them. If you are already EDI capable, we will coordinate with your technical staff to determine a testing plan. Upon completion of testing the EDI documents, the appropriate business personnel will set a production start date to begin the exchange of EDI business data. If you are not EDI capable, we recommend you first obtain a commitment from your upper management. Your company will need to allocate resources and capital for software, hardware, testing, possible programming, and training.
What is the flow of EDI?
The flow of EDI depends on the sophistication of your systems and your EDI software. If you have internal purchasing/order entry systems, you will need interface programs that can extract and insert data out of and into these systems. EDI programs that interface with your internal systems are preferred over software that requires re-keying of data. Embassy Software specializes in seemless interface between EDI and your back office systems. Using a purchase order as an example of a business document your customer would send that PO electronically (850) to you. It could be sent either through a VAN (Value Added Network) or through an FTP server. You would take that 850 and convert it either into and ODBC database, a flat file or XML document to be imported into your Order System with the use of EDI Software such as PassportXchange.. Using EDI communication software, which is part of the PassportXchange package you would pull down data at set intervals from the VAN or FTP. These documents are then processed through EDI translation software and output to our order entry system. Finally, an EDI document called a functional acknowledgment (997) is sent to your customer.
check this.
[http://www.netweaverguru.com/EDI/HTML/IDocBook.htm]
[http://www.sapgenie.com/sapedi/idoc_abap.htm]
[http://www.sapgenie.com/sapedi/index.htm]
[http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/72/c18ee5546a11d182cc0000e829fbfe/frameset.htm]
[https://www.2020software.com/products/Fourth_Shift_Edition_for_SAP_Business_One_Electronic_Data_Interchange.asp]
[http://downloads-zdnet.com.com/SoftwareandWebDevelopment/SoftwareDevelopmentTools/ElectronicData+Interchange/]
[http://www.erpgenie.com/sapedi/index.htm]
[http://www.kostal.com/english/downloads/EDI_AGB_eng.pdfd]
[ALE / IDOC / RFC / EDI]
[SAP ABAP and EDI/ALE/IDOC]
[Re: IDOC/BAPI/ALE/EDI]
Regards,
Dhruv Shah -
Handle Idoc errors through workflow
How to handle inbound idoc errors through workflow and How to handle outbound idoc errors through workflow
Thanks,
Ashain transaction SALE go to menu Basic Settings/Perform Automatic Workflow Customizing
then in WE46 you can assign a workflow task to various errors
in partner profiles (WE20) you can assign post processing agent per partner/message type -
Idoc Configuration and interfaces related to 810
Hi,
Can any one tell me the entire configuration of ALE and EDI810 supported tools?
Thanks
Shobi<b>Hi,
ALE
To develop a new custom ALE scenario, comprises 5 steps:
1. Design and develop the custom IDoc with its segments and a new message type
2. Configure the ALE environment with the new IDoc and message type (customer model, partner profiles and linking IDoc to message type)
3. Develop the outbound process which does the following:
Populates the custom IDoc with control info and functional data
Sends the IDoc to the ALE layer for distribution
Updates status and handles errors
4. Configure the ALE inbound side (partner profiles with inbound process code)
5. Develop the inbound process which does the following:
Reads the IDoc into a BDC table; selects other data that is required
Runs transaction using call transaction or BDC session
Updates status and handles errors
Below is a pictorial representation of the flow of a complete ALE scenario from the sending system to the receiving system.
Figure 1: ALE Scenario model
1.1. ALE Example
For the purposes of this example we will develop a small ALE scenario. This scenario is described below.
The receiver of an internal service must be able to reverse (cancel) the invoice receipt which will then cancel the applicable billing document automatically on the service providers system.
Figure 2: 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.</b>
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Unable to check-in, check-out and workflow videos in an Asset Library
Hi All,
This may seem like a silly question but I have yet to find anything official about why you cannot check in/out video files in an Asset Library or workflow them. We have an approval workflow in our publishing environment which works great and I'm able to
check in/out and workflow images and even documents in an Asset Library but not Videos. We want videos to go through an approval process as well and I'm not talking about simple Content Approval, we want it to go through an approval workflow but check in/out
is grayed out/disabled and of course we can't workflow the videos.
I take it there must be some reason for this but I haven't been able to find an explanation. Any info you can provide me was to why this functionality is disabled would be appreciated.
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LisaHi Lisa, it appears to me that Video content type do not have checkIn/Out feature as it derived from folder CT. You can use document library to upload video using document content type and then checkIn/CheckOut. Hope this helps.
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Upgrade from 11i to R12 - Custom Forms,Reports and Workflows
Dear Community Friends,
We are planning for upgrade from oracle apps 11.5.10.2 to R12.
We have custom Forms,Form Libraries,Reports and Workflows.
Kindly provide me for approach on how to migrate Custom form libraries,reports and Workflows.
I beleive, this thread will exists as one shot point for custom forms,reports,workflow upgradation from 11i to r12 with detailed steps.
I know that many links exists here in the forum for all the above objects mentioned,but still from all those i am able to get a clear picture for oracle forms but not for custom form libraries ,reports and workflows.
Also,this post will provide a low level,practical picture of the steps for those who are in line with this.
Links i have read for all these in our forum are:
For Custom Forms,
Re: Planning to upgrade from 11i to R12
Re: Custom forms: After upgrading 11i to R12
ofcourse,'n' number of links exists providing metalink notes also.
Hussain,Helios and some others also has given many updates regd this.
For custom workflow upgradation,
Upgrade Workflow 11i to R12
Workflow Upgrade
Workflow Upgrade
For reports,links mentioned the below metalink notes:
Do Not Compile EBS R12 Reports Using rwconverter.sh or Reports Builder from IDS 10gR2 [ID 786794.1]
Using the OracleAS 10.1.2 Forms and Reports Builders with Oracle Applications Release 12 [ID 444248.1]
Per my understanding, after searching in many threads,i am here by summarising the practical low level steps for custom forms migration
Please correct me,if i am wrong.
1) Download the Forms(.fmb's) and all PLL's(all the PLL from resource folder in AU_TOP) into a Local Machine Folder
2) Open the forms using Forms Developer 10G and connect to DB
3) Compile by clicking compilein Forms Developer and then save it.
4) Upload the Saved Forms(.fmb's) into the new R12 server(system) in the respective custom paths(paths similar to 11i Server)
5) Compile all the forms using the command like below(example command is shown below or f60 gen commands or frmcmp.sh utility) in the respective custom form paths,
this will generate the .fmx's.
frmcmp_batch module=FORMNAME.fmb userid=apps/apps output_file=FORMNAME.fmx compile_all=yes
Link for compiling forms: https://support.oracle.com/epmos/faces/ui/km/SearchDocDisplay.jspx?_afrLoop=359210362972527&type=DOCUMENT&id=1085928.1&displayIndex=3&_afrWindowMode=0&_adf.ctrl-state=c348xvwbg_98
6) Open the form and check in R12 instance
As per my understanding for custom form libraries,we can just copy paste the PLL's from 11i server to R12 server (Please correct me,if i am wrong)
Can anyone please help me out in custom reports and custom workflows.Sorry that,i could not get a practical and clear picture for reports and also for workflow even after referring many threads and metalink notes mentioned.
As for reports,some says that Developer Suite 10g can be used and .rdf can be used in R12.
Some says that reports should be converted to XML published as reports does not exists in R12.
So,i am not clear on this.
Thanks,
Ganesh
[email protected]Per my understanding, after searching in many threads,i am here by summarising the practical low level steps for custom forms migration
Please correct me,if i am wrong.
1) Download the Forms(.fmb's) and all PLL's(all the PLL from resource folder in AU_TOP) into a Local Machine Folder
2) Open the forms using Forms Developer 10G and connect to DB
3) Compile by clicking compilein Forms Developer and then save it.
4) Upload the Saved Forms(.fmb's) into the new R12 server(system) in the respective custom paths(paths similar to 11i Server)
5) Compile all the forms using the command like below(example command is shown below or f60 gen commands or frmcmp.sh utility) in the respective custom form paths,
this will generate the .fmx's.
frmcmp_batch module=FORMNAME.fmb userid=apps/apps output_file=FORMNAME.fmx compile_all=yes
Link for compiling forms: https://support.oracle.com/epmos/faces/ui/km/SearchDocDisplay.jspx?_afrLoop=359210362972527&type=DOCUMENT&id=1085928.1&displayIndex=3&_afrWindowMode=0&_adf.ctrl-state=c348xvwbg_98
6) Open the form and check in R12 instance
As per my understanding for custom form libraries,we can just copy paste the PLL's from 11i server to R12 server (Please correct me,if i am wrong)You are right, and the steps mentioned above should be sufficient.
Can anyone please help me out in custom reports and custom workflows.Sorry that,i could not get a practical and clear picture for reports and also for workflow even after referring many threads and metalink notes mentioned.
As for reports,some says that Developer Suite 10g can be used and .rdf can be used in R12.
Some says that reports should be converted to XML published as reports does not exists in R12.
So,i am not clear on this.You can still use RDF files in R12, and just follow the approach you mentioned above, and you do not have to migrate them to XML publisher (though it is recommended, but this can be done after the upgrade as an enhancement task).
For custom workflow, you need also to do the same thing, open them using workflow builder and make sure they work in R12 (correct the code if required and save them again in R12 once they work properly).
Thanks,
Hussein -
Output post processors and workflow engines doesn't come up after cloning
ours is a RAC+ASM+PCP -enabled
host1 : DB+ Concurrents
host1 : DB+ Concurrents
host3 : WEB+FORMS+OC4J
host4 : WEB+FORMS+OC4J
We are suffering from an “empty entropy pool” within the JDBC driver. Basically, the driver will attempt to gather a random number from the pool, but if the pool is empty the driver will wait (sometimes indefinitely) for values to come in. In most installations, the default configuration has the pool being “filled” by numbers created through a user interface such as mouse movements. On our servers, we are typically in a “headless” configuration so the pool may not be replenished properly. I’m not sure why we are seeing this new issue, but since the random number generator is related to security, maybe a security enhancement from the OS upgrade has made this more sensitive.
Note that QA4 is “mostly” up and running. The concurrent managers are started on both wpsun144 and wpsun154, but the output post processors and workflow engines are still having issues
The ultimate solution is to add some form of “entropy gathering daemon” to keep the pool filled, but we will need the Unix Admin team’s help and some research to find the best solution. Apparently, in Solaris 10, there is a kernel-level “cryptographic framework” for adding/removing entropy sources.
The workaround is to add a java option to the java command line. For Solaris this seems to work: “-Djava.security.egd=file:///dev/urandom”. This is NOT a reasonable solution since this requires modifying multiple delivered scripts/templates. I made the following changes only on wpsun144.
First, for the context file I had to modify the “s_adjreopts” variable to add the above workaround (per doc 1066312.1).
For adgentns this was fixed by modifying the $AU_TOP/perl/ADX/util/Java.pm file and adding the option. Here are the new lines in the file:
if($javaCmd =~ /jre/) {
return ("-mx256m -Djava.security.egd=file:///dev/urandom", 0);
} else {
return ("-Xmx512M -Djava.security.egd=file:///dev/urandom",0);
After this change, adgentns completed successfully and both the “tnanames.ora” and “listener.ora” files were created in the $TNS_ADMIN location.
For adgendbc, I had to manually modify the template for the script (there are 10 java command lines in the file).
$AD_TOP/admin/template/adgendbc_ux.sh
For txkExecSetJaznCredentials.pl, this file was modified:
$FND_TOP/patch/115/bin/txkSetJaznCredentials.pl
At this point, adcfgclone did finally complete successfully! Also adautocfg is now completing successfully!
Some references:
http://www.usn-it.de/index.php/2009/02/20/oracle-11g-jdbc-driver-hangs-blocked-by-devrandom-entropy-pool-empty/
Oracle E-Business Suite Applications Technology Readme for Release 12.1.3 (R12.ATG_PF.B.delta.3, Patch 8919491) (Doc ID 1066312.1)
Look for a section titled, “Attention: JDBC connections may time out during the upgrade process when random number generation is slow on machines with inadequate entropy.”
Can some one help me on this.ours is a RAC+ASM+PCP -enabled
host1 : DB+ Concurrents
host1 : DB+ Concurrents
host3 : WEB+FORMS+OC4J
host4 : WEB+FORMS+OC4JPlease post the details of the application release, database version and OS.
We are suffering from an “empty entropy pool” within the JDBC driver. Basically, the driver will attempt to gather a random number from the pool, but if the pool is empty the driver will wait (sometimes indefinitely) for values to come in. In most installations, the default configuration has the pool being “filled” by numbers created through a user interface such as mouse movements. On our servers, we are typically in a “headless” configuration so the pool may not be replenished properly. I’m not sure why we are seeing this new issue, but since the random number generator is related to security, maybe a security enhancement from the OS upgrade has made this more sensitive.
Note that QA4 is “mostly” up and running. The concurrent managers are started on both wpsun144 and wpsun154, but the output post processors and workflow engines are still having issuesWhat is the error from the Workflow and OPP log files?
The ultimate solution is to add some form of “entropy gathering daemon” to keep the pool filled, but we will need the Unix Admin team’s help and some research to find the best solution. Apparently, in Solaris 10, there is a kernel-level “cryptographic framework” for adding/removing entropy sources.
The workaround is to add a java option to the java command line. For Solaris this seems to work: “-Djava.security.egd=file:///dev/urandom”. This is NOT a reasonable solution since this requires modifying multiple delivered scripts/templates. I made the following changes only on wpsun144.
First, for the context file I had to modify the “s_adjreopts” variable to add the above workaround (per doc 1066312.1).
For adgentns this was fixed by modifying the $AU_TOP/perl/ADX/util/Java.pm file and adding the option. Here are the new lines in the file:
if($javaCmd =~ /jre/) {
return ("-mx256m -Djava.security.egd=file:///dev/urandom", 0);
} else {
return ("-Xmx512M -Djava.security.egd=file:///dev/urandom",0);
After this change, adgentns completed successfully and both the “tnanames.ora” and “listener.ora” files were created in the $TNS_ADMIN location.If you are on R12, please see these docs (search for "Djava.security.egd").
Oracle E-Business Suite Applications Technology Readme for Release 12.1.3 (R12.ATG_PF.B.delta.3, Patch 8919491) [ID 1066312.1]
Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12.1.3 Readme [ID 1080973.1]
For adgendbc, I had to manually modify the template for the script (there are 10 java command lines in the file).
$AD_TOP/admin/template/adgendbc_ux.sh
For txkExecSetJaznCredentials.pl, this file was modified:
$FND_TOP/patch/115/bin/txkSetJaznCredentials.pl
Can some one help me on this.Are you trying to avoid manual changes? If yes, please make sure you have all the patches mentioned in the docs referenced above applied and you have all the necessary configuration/setup.
Thanks,
Hussein
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