LSMW and Audit

I was told by Basis and other security consultants that there is no audit trail with LSMW. What does this mean? I hear arguments from users that all their documents show who created it and when and that for them this is their audit trail. So what does it really mean when the gurus say that "LSMW can change data without audit trail"?
Thanks in advance!

Not sure what that sort of comment means... I guess it all depends on how LSMW is used. LSMW, after all, is just a "shell", used to configure and employ various standard upload techniques (BAPI. direct input, bdc...) For instance, if you employ LSMW to generate batch input sessions, these will of course have to be run by someone (yourself, or the user you employ to generate the session). Both the bdc-generating activity as well as the execution of the session itself will, of course, be logged and can subsequently be traced. I don't believe LSMW flies under the radar in this respect.
Regards,
Trond

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Differnce b'w lsmw and bdc

pls tell the differnce b'w lsmw and bdc . when we use bdc and when we use lsmw .for uploading master data (ex: cusomer data ) in tosap which method s u prrefer out of thhse 4
method scall transaction
session input
lsmw bapi whic one is the better one
when use session method and when we use call tran sac
which method is better for bacjground processing call tran s or session method . pls tell
the reason
answres as soon as possible

Hi,
LSMW IS JUST A TOOL TO GET THE DATA FROM A LEGACY SYSTEM.
IN BDC WE HAVE 2 WRITE THE CODE AND CALL THE REQUIRED METHOD
THATS IT. IN FUNCTIONALITY PERSPECTIVE THERE IS NO
DIFFERENCE.
BDC is Batch Data Communication. It is basically a program
either generated by SAP after a recording or programmed by a
abaper.Its like running the transaction manually but all the
data is populated on the screens automatically.It is a
little complex when the screens contain table controls.
LSMW is legacy system migration workbench is a more user-
friendly tool thru which one can do the same as a BDC. One
just has to follow some 14 steps, click buttons and the data
is set to be uploaded ….LSMW offer you 4 ways to import data
into SAP, they are BDC, Direct Input, BAPI(BO), IDOC.
To spell out the differences in detail:
look at the below threads to know more
Diff between LSmw and Bdc
Diff. between LSMW & BDC
Regards
Sudheer

Connection pooling and auditing on an oracle database

Integration of a weblogic application with an oracle backend,
Connection pooling, and auditing ,2 conflicting requirements ?
Problem statement :
We are in the process of maintaining a legacy client server application where
the client is
written in PowerBuilder and the backend is using an Oracle database.
Almost all business logic is implemented in stored procedures on the database.
When working in client/server mode ,1 PowerBuilder User has a one-to-one relation
with
a connection(session) on the oracle database.
It is a requirement that the database administrator must see the real user connected
to the database
and NOT some kind of superuser, therefore in the PowerBuilder app each user connects
to the database
with his own username.(Each user is configured on the database via a seperate
powerbuilder security app).
For the PowerBuilder app all is fine and this app can maintain conversional state(setting
and
reading of global variables in oracle packages).
The management is pushing for web-based application where we will be using bea
weblogic appserver(J2EE based).
We have build an business app which is web-based and accessing the same oracle
backend app as
the PowerBuilder app is doing.
The first version of this web-based app is using a custom build connector(based
on JCA standard and
derived from a template provided by the weblogic integration installation).
This custom build connector is essentially a combination of a custom realm in
weblogic terms
and a degraded connection pool , where each web session(browser) has a one-to-one
relation
with the back end database.
The reason that this custom connector is combining the security functionality
and the pooling
functionality , is because each user must be authenticated against the oracle
database(security requirement)
and NOT against a LDAP server, and we are using a statefull backend(oracle packages)
which would make it
difficult to reuse connections.
A problem that surfaced while doing heavy loadtesting with the custom connector,
is that sometimes connections are closed and new ones made in the midst of a transaction.
If you imagine a scenario where a session bean creates a business entity ,and
the session bean
calls 1 entity bean for the header and 1 entity bean for the detail, then the
header and detail
must be created in the same transaction AND with the same connection(there is
a parent-child relationship
between header and detail enforced on the back end database via Primary and Foreing
Keys).
We have not yet found why weblogic is closing the connection!
A second problem that we are experincing with the custom connector, is the use
of CMP(container managed persistence)
within entity beans.
The J2EE developers state that the use of CMP decreases the develoment time and
thus also maintenance costs.
We have not yet found a way to integrate a custom connector with the CMP persistence
scheme !
In order to solve our loadtesting and CMP persistence problems i was asked to
come up with a solution
which should not use a custom connector,but use standard connection pools from
weblogic.
To resolve the authentication problem on weblogic i could make a custom realm
which connects to the
backend database with the username and password, and if the connection is ok ,
i could consider this
user as authenticated in weblogic.
That still leaves me with the problem of auditing and pooling.
If i were to use a standard connection pool,then all transaction made in the oracle
database
would be done by a pool user or super user, a solution which will be rejected
by our local security officer,
because you can not see which real user made a transaction in the database.
I could still use the connection pool and in the application , advise the application
developers
to set an oracle package variable with the real user, then on arrival of the request
in the database,
the logic could use this package variable to set the transaction user.
There are still problems with this approach :
- The administrator of the database can still not see who is connected , he will
only see the superuser connection.
- This scheme can not be used when you want to use CMP persistence , since it
is weblogic who will generate the code
to access the database.
I thought i had a solution when oracle provided us with a connection pool known
as OracleOCIConnectionPool
where there is a connection made by a superuser, but where sessions are multiplexed
over this physical pipe with the real user.
I can not seem to properly integrate this OCI connectionpool into weblogic.
When using this pool , and we are coming into a bean (session or entity bean)
weblogic is wrapping
this pool with it's own internal Datasource and giving me back a connection of
the superuser, but not one for the real user,
thus setting me with my back to the wall again.
I would appreciate if anyone had experienced the same problem to share a possible
solution with us
in order to satisfy all requirements(security,auditing,CMP).
Many Thanks
Blyau Gino
[email protected]

Hi Blyau,
As Joe has already provided some technical advice,
I'll try to say something on engineering process level.
While migrating an application from one technology to
other, like client-server to n-tier in you case, customers and
stakeholders want to push into the new system as many old
requirements as possible. This approach is AKA "we must
have ALL of the features of the old system". Mostly it happens
because they don't know what they want. Ad little understanding
of abilities of the new technology, and you will get a requirement
like the one you have in you hands.
I think "DBA must see real user" is one of those. For this
type of requirements it can make sense to try to drop it,
or to understand its nature and suggest alternatives. In this
particular case it can be a system that logs user names,
login and logout times.
Blind copying of old features into an incompatible new architecture
may endanger the whole project and can result in its failure.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Slava Imeshev
"Blyau Gino" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
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Integration of a weblogic application with an oracle backend,
Connection pooling, and auditing ,2 conflicting requirements ?
Problem statement :
We are in the process of maintaining a legacy client server applicationwhere
the client is
written in PowerBuilder and the backend is using an Oracle database.
Almost all business logic is implemented in stored procedures on thedatabase.
When working in client/server mode ,1 PowerBuilder User has a one-to-onerelation
with
a connection(session) on the oracle database.
It is a requirement that the database administrator must see the real userconnected
to the database
and NOT some kind of superuser, therefore in the PowerBuilder app eachuser connects
to the database
with his own username.(Each user is configured on the database via aseperate
powerbuilder security app).
For the PowerBuilder app all is fine and this app can maintainconversional state(setting
and
reading of global variables in oracle packages).
The management is pushing for web-based application where we will be usingbea
weblogic appserver(J2EE based).
We have build an business app which is web-based and accessing the sameoracle
backend app as
the PowerBuilder app is doing.
The first version of this web-based app is using a custom buildconnector(based
on JCA standard and
derived from a template provided by the weblogic integrationinstallation).
This custom build connector is essentially a combination of a custom realmin
weblogic terms
and a degraded connection pool , where each web session(browser) has aone-to-one
relation
with the back end database.
The reason that this custom connector is combining the securityfunctionality
and the pooling
functionality , is because each user must be authenticated against theoracle
database(security requirement)
and NOT against a LDAP server, and we are using a statefull backend(oraclepackages)
which would make it
difficult to reuse connections.
A problem that surfaced while doing heavy loadtesting with the customconnector,
>
is that sometimes connections are closed and new ones made in the midst ofa transaction.
If you imagine a scenario where a session bean creates a business entity,and
the session bean
calls 1 entity bean for the header and 1 entity bean for the detail, thenthe
header and detail
must be created in the same transaction AND with the same connection(thereis
a parent-child relationship
between header and detail enforced on the back end database via Primaryand Foreing
Keys).
We have not yet found why weblogic is closing the connection!
A second problem that we are experincing with the custom connector, is theuse
of CMP(container managed persistence)
within entity beans.
The J2EE developers state that the use of CMP decreases the develomenttime and
thus also maintenance costs.
We have not yet found a way to integrate a custom connector with the CMPpersistence
scheme !
In order to solve our loadtesting and CMP persistence problems i was askedto
come up with a solution
which should not use a custom connector,but use standard connection poolsfrom
weblogic.
To resolve the authentication problem on weblogic i could make a customrealm
which connects to the
backend database with the username and password, and if the connection isok ,
i could consider this
user as authenticated in weblogic.
That still leaves me with the problem of auditing and pooling.
If i were to use a standard connection pool,then all transaction made inthe oracle
database
would be done by a pool user or super user, a solution which will berejected
by our local security officer,
because you can not see which real user made a transaction in thedatabase.
I could still use the connection pool and in the application , advise theapplication
developers
to set an oracle package variable with the real user, then on arrival ofthe request
in the database,
the logic could use this package variable to set the transaction user.
There are still problems with this approach :
- The administrator of the database can still not see who is connected ,he will
only see the superuser connection.
- This scheme can not be used when you want to use CMP persistence , sinceit
is weblogic who will generate the code
to access the database.
I thought i had a solution when oracle provided us with a connection poolknown
as OracleOCIConnectionPool
where there is a connection made by a superuser, but where sessions aremultiplexed
over this physical pipe with the real user.
I can not seem to properly integrate this OCI connectionpool intoweblogic.
When using this pool , and we are coming into a bean (session or entitybean)
weblogic is wrapping
this pool with it's own internal Datasource and giving me back aconnection of
the superuser, but not one for the real user,
thus setting me with my back to the wall again.
I would appreciate if anyone had experienced the same problem to share apossible
solution with us
in order to satisfy all requirements(security,auditing,CMP).
Many Thanks
Blyau Gino
[email protected]

Differences between LSMW and BDC

Hi All
Please can you give me the few points about the differences between LSMW and BDC?
Awaiting for your Responce
Praveen

Hai Check with the following document
GOOD
THERE IS THREE TYPE OF METHOD IN BDC
BDC SESSION
CALL TRANSACTION
CALL DIALOG
What is BDC or batch input
The Batch Input is a SAP technic that allows automating the input in transactions. It lies on a BDC (Batch Data Commands) scenario.
BDC functions:
· BDC_OPEN_GROUP : Opens a session group
· BDC_CLOSE_GROUP : Closes a session
· BDC_INSERT : Insert a BDC scenario in the session
· The ABAP statement "CALL TRANSACTION" is also called to run directly a transaction from its BDC table.
It runs the program RSBDCSUB in order to launch automatically the session. The session management is done through the transaction code SM35.
The object itself is maintanable through the transaction SE24.
BDC methods:
Method
Description
Parameters
OPEN_SESSION
Opens a session
SUBRC (Return Code 0 OK)
SESSIONNAME (Session to be created)
CLOSE_SESSION
Closes a session
None
RESET_BDCDATA
Resets the BDC Internal Table...
None. Normally, for internal purpose
BDC_DYNPRO
Handles a new screen
PROGNAME (Name of the program)
DYNPRONR (Screen Number)
BDC_FIELD
Puts a value on the screen
FIELDNAME (Name of the field)
FIELDVALUE (Value to be passed)
CONSTRUCTOR
Constructor - Initializes NO_DATA
NODATA (No data character). The constructor is called automatically when the object is created.
RUN_SESSION
Launches a session with RSBDCBTC
None
CALL_TRANSACTION
Calls a transaction with the current BDC Data
MODE (Display Mode)
UPDATE (Update Mode)
TCODE (Transaction to be called)
BDC_INSERT
Inserts the BDC scenario in the session
TCODE (Transaction to be called)
BDC techniques used in programs:
1) Building a BDC table and calling a transaction,
2) Building a session and a set of BDC scenarios and keeping the session available in SM35,
3) Building a session and lauching the transaction right after closing the session.
BDC using Call Transaction
BDC using Call transaction involves calling an SAP transaction in back ground from within the ABAP
program. The process involves building an Internal BDC table containing the screen information needed to
execute the required transaction and then passing this to the Call transaction command (See code example).
The full procedure for creating a BDC program is as follows:
What is the difference between batch input and call transaction in BDC?
Session method.
1) synchronous processing.
2) can tranfer large amount of data.
3) processing is slower.
4) error log is created
5) data is not updated until session is processed.
Call transaction.
1) asynchronous processing
2) can transfer small amount of data
3) processing is faster.
4) errors need to be handled explicitly
5) data is updated automatically
BATINPUT/DIRECT INPUT
A: Batch-inputs can not be used to fill the "delivery due list" screen because it is not a dynpro. This is a standard SAP report. A SAP report (check with "System -> Status") may be called using SUBMIT sentence with the appropriate options . It is preferred to call a report than create a Batch-input program.
GO THROUGH THIS LINK
http://www.guidancetech.com/people/holland/sap/abap/zzsni001.htm
The LSM Workbench is an SAP R/3 based tool that supports the one-time or periodic transfer of data from non-SAP systems ("legacy systems") to SAP systems.
The LSM Workbench helps you to organize your data migration project and guides you through the process by using a clear sequence of steps.
The most common conversion rules are predefined. Reusable conversion rules assure consistent data conversion for different data objects.
LSMW vs DX Workbench
The LSM Workbench covers the following steps:
Read the legacy data from one or several files (e.g. spreadsheet tables, sequential files).
Convert the data from source format to target format.
Import the data using standard interfaces (Batch Input, Direct Input, BAPI, IDoc).
Experiences made in successful implementation projects have shown that using the LSM Workbench significantly contributes to accelerating data migration.
SAP provides this tool along with documentation to customers and partners free of charge.
Users of the LSM Workbench receive the usual support via SAP Net - R/3 Frontend (component BC-SRV-DX-LSM).
Releases:
Version 1.7.2 of the LSM Workbench ("LSMW 1.7.2") available
Attention : LSMW 1.7.2 requires an SAP R/3 system with SAP R/3 4.0 or SAP R/3 4.5.
Version 1.8.0 of the LSM Workbench (1.21mb) ("LSMW 1.8.0") available
Attention : LSMW 1.8.0 requires an SAP R/3 system with SAP R/3 4.6.
Version 3.0 of the LSM Workbench (1.89mb) ("LSMW 3.0") available for Web Application Server 6.10
Attention : LSMW 3.0 requires a SAP WAS 6.10. Functionality of version 1.7.2 and 3.0 are identical !
Version 4.0 of the LSM Workbench ("LSMW 4.0") integrated in Web Application Server 6.20
Attention : LSMW 4.0 is an integrated part of SAP WAS 6.20.
Thanks & regards
Sreenivasulu P
Message was edited by: Sreenivasulu Ponnadi

Query based on main table and audit table

Hi,
I had created auditing on some table. Values might not change and if they changed, it should be stored in audit table.
I want to get the values in the table a on real time basis, like dimentions in datawarehouse.
Trying to write a query based on table a and aud_a to get point-in-time or values at anytime in the past.
Something like
SELECT *
FROM a (table_name)
WHERE effective_from >= $DATE_TO_QUERY
AND effective_to < $DATE_TO_QUERY
How to get this kind of query .
Please help. ( Table structure for table a and audit table aud_a and trigger aud_tg_a given below)
Giving code as follows.
main table a
create table a
( val1 number,
val2 number,
update_by varchar2(30),
date_updated date);
creare auidt table aud_a
create table aud_a
( "AUDIT_SEQ" NUMBER,
"AUDIT_TRAN_ID" NUMBER,
"AUDIT_PROG_ID" VARCHAR2(30 BYTE),
"AUDIT_TERMINAL" VARCHAR2(16 BYTE),
"AUDIT_REASON" VARCHAR2(30 BYTE),
"AUDIT_ACTION" CHAR(1 BYTE),
"AUDIT_ACTION_BY" VARCHAR2(20 BYTE),
"AUDIT_ACTION_DT" DATE,
val1 number,
val2 number,
updated_by varchar2(30),
date_updated date);
trigger on table a to populate aud_a
CREATE OR REPLACE TRIGGER aud_tg_a AFTER
INSERT OR
DELETE OR
update on a
for each row
declare
v_time_now DATE;
v_terminal VARCHAR2(16);
v_tran_id NUMBER;
v_prog_id VARCHAR2(30);
V_reason VARCHAR2(30);
BEGIN
v_time_now := sysdate;
v_terminal := userenv('TERMINAL');
v_tran_id := 1;
v_prog_id := 'test';
v_reason := 'AUDIT';
IF inserting THEN
INSERT
INTO a
audit_seq,
AUDIT_tran_id,
AUDIT_prog_id,
AUDIT_reason,
AUDIT_terminal,
AUDIT_action_by,
AUDIT_action_dt,
AUDIT_action ,
val1,
val2,
updated_by,
date_updated
VALUES
s_audit_no.nextval,
v_tran_id,
v_prog_id,
v_reason,
v_terminal,
USER,
v_time_now,
'I' ,
:new.val1,
:new.val2,
:new.updated_by,
:new.date_updated
elsif deleting THEN
INSERT
INTO a
audit_seq,
AUDIT_tran_id,
AUDIT_prog_id,
AUDIT_reason,
AUDIT_terminal,
AUDIT_action_by,
AUDIT_action_dt,
AUDIT_action ,
us_agy_backed_id,
industry_subgroup,
comments,
updated_by,
date_updated
VALUES
s_audit_no.nextval,
v_tran_id,
v_prog_id,
v_reason,
v_terminal,
USER,
v_time_now,
'D' ,
:old.val1,
:old.val2,
:old.comments,
:old.updated_by,
:old.date_updated
elsif updating THEN
INSERT
INTO a
audit_seq,
AUDIT_tran_id,
AUDIT_prog_id,
AUDIT_reason,
AUDIT_terminal,
AUDIT_action_by,
AUDIT_action_dt,
AUDIT_action ,
us_agy_backed_id,
industry_subgroup,
comments,
updated_by,
date_updated
VALUES
s_audit_no.nextval,
v_tran_id,
v_prog_id,
v_reason,
v_terminal,
USER,
v_time_now,
'U' ,
:new.val1,
:new.val2,
:new.updated_by,
:new.date_updated
END IF;
END;
-------------------------

Hi hoek,
I am not able to use Oracle's audit functionality becuase I need to trap some changes in particular tables and then rebuild query if required.
Thanks for your suggestion though.
Regards,
Milind

LSMW and transaction MM01

Hi experts!
I am going to extend several materials from one plant to another.
Is it possible to use LSMW and batch input recording at transaction MM01 with the copy-function?
Kind regards

Hello Lene,
I believe you can do this by choosing Business Object Method (BAPI) option of the LSMW attributes. Business Object should be BUS1001006, Method SAVEDATA, Message Type MATMAS_BAPI, Basic Type MATMAS_BAPI01. The related BAPI where the copy/change should take place is BAPI_MATERIAL_SAVEDATA - I suggest you read the documentation of this BAPI, I noticed
it states:
When changing material master data, you need enter only the material
number. In the header data, you must select at least one view for which data
is to be created. Depending on the view selected, you must maintain other
required parameters. If you do not enter values for all of the required parameters,
the method is ended with an error message.
Also, this BAPI provides structure PLANTDATA as an import parameter so I think you should be able to copy the materials into the new plant. If this works then you wouldn't need the Batch Input recording at all but when using this in LSMW remember to generate the inbound IDoc settings for this message type from the first screen of LSMW via menubar Settings->IDoc Inbound Processing.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Sougata.

Lsmw and CATT

Hi all ,
Please can you help me in my doubt :
a)what is the difference between Lsmw and CATT.
b)I beleive the transaction for CATT is scat.Does lsmw offer some additional utilities then CATT.
c)also I want to know for uploading data whether BDC done by an abap code is prefered over lsmw and Catt.
Thanks in advance
ws

Hi Waman,
LSMW has more option/functionality to load data.. whereas CATT allows screen recording and loading data from file.. Data mapping/translation/routines etc. not possible with CATT..
Hope this helps..
-Bharat

LSMW and condition

Hi,
I loaded material master data such as product type, name, unit I used lsmw and Message Type CRMXIF_PRODUCT_MATERIAL_SAVE. Id like additionally add Conditions (price e.g. 0PR0 type, Sales org., Dis. Chan.) to this data. Which message type should I use to this job.

Hi,
For external system data loads, CRM uses the XIF adapter so by just going into transaction se37 and typing in CRMXIF* you can find a lot of fuction modules to use.
So maybe try putting in CRMXIFCON and you will find what you are after.
Cheers
Andrew

LSMW and RSADRLSM02.

Hi all,
I'm starting migrating a address base into my system via LSMW and RSADRLSM02.
I have some basic problem with this program RSADRLSM02. I don't know where to fing logical patch to log file. In specyfing files I configured converted data to be saved in DIR_Global and a inported data is in DIR_TEMP.
After read data and convert data I need to give path to log file and city file (in my ex). And this's the point where problem starts for me. I don't know how to define paths for thoes files. Maybe I know that the path for city file would be the same as path in step 7 LSMW, but what with log file?
Please, help

I don't know how to define logical file name in RSADRLSM02. In may case I want to upload file with cities, so I need to fill in field:
- log. file name city
- log. file name log
- language
- country key
There is no problem with last two positions but, what about file names? where Can I find them? I thought that log. file name city is the same as a file in Display converted data step (with ....lsmw.conv end).

LSMW and As-is To-Be

Hello all,
could anyone send me documents and web links related to LSMW and As-is To-be.
if possible also include some explanations about the above said concepts.
thanks,
Maxx

Hi Maxx,
The Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) is a tool recommended by SAP that you can use to transfer data once only or periodically from legacy systems into an R/3 System.
The LSM Workbench carries out the following tasks:
Reads the transfer data from one or more files (for example, spreadsheets, sequential files
Converts the data from the source format into the target format
You can download the LSMW at no cost from SAPNet under Services, SAP Methodology and Tools, category Tools. You can also find more information about the LSMW here.
If you have installed the LSMW, it is available as a default tool in the Data Transfer Workbench.
In the Data Transfer Workbench you can use a conversion object created in the LSMW for tasks of type MAP. When the task is executed, the conversion program is generated and executed.
Link to teh initial upload :check this
<b>http://help.sap.com/saphelp_46c/helpdata/en/0c/e785d8f8af11d2a61f0060087832f8/frameset.htm</b>
regards
kp

LSMW and SCAT.

Hi all,
Can anybody send me the document for LSMW and SCAT.
I need it urgently.
My email id is [email protected]
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
MHP
Edited by: MHP on Jan 10, 2008 9:28 AM

Hai.
check this.
Step-by-Step Guide for using BAPI in LSMW
Note! The screen prints in this article are from ECC 5.0. They may differ slightly in other versions.
Introduction:
This document details the usage of BAPI in LSMW. We have used the example of migration of the purchase order data into SAP.
Pre-requisites:
It is assumed that the reader of this article has the minimum knowledge required on the Business Object, BAPI, Message Types and IDoc Types.
Step-by-Step Procedure:
Details of the BAPI used in this scenario:
Business Object: BUS2012
Method: CreateFromData
Details of Message Type and Basic IDoc Type:
Message Type: PORDCR
Basic IDoc Type: PORDCR02
Lets have a look at the BAPI first, before proceeding to the LSMW:
1. Go to Transaction BAPI
2. Click on Search Button
3. Enter the value BUS2012 and select Obj.type(Technical Object Name
4. Press ENTER
5. Following screen appears:
6. On the left side of the screen, Expand the PurchaseOrder.
7. Select PurchaseOrder and double-click on the same for details.
Building LSMW using BAPI:
1. Go to Transaction LSMW.
2. Enter the Project, Subproject and Object information and click on CREATE.
3. Enter the descriptions for Project, Subproject and Object.
4. Now select Settings à IDoc Inbound Processing
5. IDoc Inbound Processing screen appears. Enter the required details as shown below:
6. Click on Activate IDoc Inbound Processing.
7. Click on Yes when prompted for Activate IDoc Inbound?
8. Hit on Back to return to the main screen.
9. Click on Continue (F8). Following Screen appears:
10. Select the Step 1 Maintain Object Attributes and select Execute.
11. Select the radio button Business Object Method and enter the following details:
Business Object: BUS2012
Method: CreateFromData
Hit ENTER
12. Save and click on BACK button. Following information message is displayed.
13. Now select step 2 Maintain Source Structures and click Execute.
14. In this step, we need to maintain the source structure. In our example, lets consider the example of a file with 2 structures Head and Item data as shown below:
Click on Create and name the source structure as HEADERDATA. Now select HEADERDATA and click on Create again to create the child structure. Following popup appears:
Select Lower Level and click on Continue. Enter the Item data structure name.
Click Save and hit BACK button to go to the main screen.
15. Select step 3 Maintain Source Fields and hit execute.
16. Enter the fields as shown below:
17. Click SAVE and return to main screen.
18. Select step 4 Maintain Structure Relations and click Execute.
Select E1PORDCR and click on CREATE RelationShip. Following screen appears:
Select HEADERDATA and hit ENTER
Similarly do the same for the structure E1BPEKKOA, E1BPEKPOC and E1BPPEKET.
Click Save and return to main screen.
19. Select the step Maintain Field Mapping and Conversion Rules and click on execute. Maintain the Field Mapping as seen below:
20. Select step 7 Maintain Source Files and provide the link for the test file created. (Create a test file with the same structure as defined earlier).
Save and return to main screen.
21. Select the step Assign Files and click on Execute.
Assign the file provided to the source structure. Here the same file is provided for both the structures.
Save and return to the main screen.
22. Select the step Read Data and click on Execute.
Click on Execute.
Return to the main screen.
23. Select the step Display read data and click on execute.
Click on the structure name to get the field level values.
24. Return to main screen and now select Convert Data.
25. Return to the main screen and select Display Converted data.
26. Return to main screen and select Start IDoc generation.
27. Now select the step Start IDoc Processing on the main screen.
28. Return to main screen and click on Create IDoc overview. Here the data record and status records of the IDoc could be viewed
It is given in screen shot.
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BDC is the way to transfer data by writing a batch input program which can use either session or call transaction method.
LSMW used to transfer data without/less code.
What type of data we transfer using LSMW?
LSMW is best suited for transferring master data.
Actually BDC and LSMW are not comparable at all.
for example LSMW itself can use BDC as a way of mass data transfer.
BDC is a mass data transfer technique via screen logic of existing SAP Data entry transactions. It behaves as if you are manually making thousand of entires into sap system as a background job. And that is probably the reason why BAPI's are preffered over BDC's.
On the other hand LSMW is a tool to facilitate DATA migration from other legacy systems ... It contains step by step procedure for data migration.
Like Managing Data Migration Projects , Creating Source Structures , Mapping Source structures wid Target structures , etc etc
LSMW internally might well be using the following techniqes for data transfer..
1. IDOX
2. Direct Input / BDC
4. BAPI's
LSMW is an encapsulated data transfer tool. It can provide the same functionality as BDC infact much more but when coming to techinical perspective most the parameters are encapulated. To listout some of the differences :
LSMW is basicaly designed for a fuctional consultant who do not do much coding but need to explore the fuctionality while BDC is designed for a technical consultant.
LSMW offers different techinque for migrating data: Direct input ,BAPI,Idoc,Batch input recording. While bdc basically uses recording.
LSMW mapping is done by SAP while in BDC we have to do it explicitly .
LSMW is basically for standard SAP application while bdc basically for customized application.
Coding can be done flexibly in BDC when compared to LSMW
see this and do accordingly
http://esnips.com/doc/1cd73c19-4263-42a4-9d6f-ac5487b0ebcb/LSMW-with-Idocs.ppt
Go through the steps
Hi please go through the following steps for IDOC method
Step 1. Run the transaction ( /nlsmw ) you will reach to the screen
Here you have to specify
Project : 060_BUS_TRANS
Subproject : SERVICE_TICKET
Object : SRV_TICKET_ZSVT
click on the execute button .you will reach the screen :
The screen shows the 15 steps to Run the lsmw
Step 2) select the first step ( Maintain object attributes) and click the execute button.After clicking on the execute button you will reach at. the screen
Here you have to specify ( MEssage type and basic type)
click on the BACK button
Step 3) select the 2nd step ( Maintain source structures) and click the execute button
Here you have to specify the source structures.
Step 4) Select the 3rd step ( Maintain source fields) and click on the execute button :
Here you have to specify the fields present in the source structure
Step 5) select the 4th step ( Maintain structure relationship ) and click on the execute button :
Here you have to specify relationship between source and target structures
Step 6) select the 5th step ( Maintain field mapping ) and click on the exécute button :
Here you have to map the fields between source and target structure. Also you have to apply conversion rules here if any
STEP 7) select the 6th step and click on the exécute button
Here you can define any fixed value or user define routines
Step 8) select the 7th step ( Specify files) and click on the exécute button :
At This screen we have to specify the files for This we should be in change mode .So please click on the button shown in the above screen. After clicking on This button you will be in change mode and will be able to specify the files :
Step 9) select the 8th step ( Assign files) and click on the exécute button
For assigning files yoy should be in change mode do the same thing click on the button as shown in the above screen :
Then assign the files to different structures.
Step 10 ) select the 9th step ( Read Data) and click on the exécute button :
After clicking on the exécute button you will reach to the screen
Again click on the exécute button . After clicking on the exécute button you will reach to the next screen
Here you will see data is read.
Step 11) select the 10th step ( Display read data) and click on the exécute button :
Here you can see your test data present in test files assign to source sturcture
Step 12 ) select the 11th step ( Convert data) and click on the exécute button :
After clicking on the exécute button you will reach to the screen
Click on the exécute button as shown on the : After click on the exécute button you will reach to the next screen
Data is converted
Step 12th ( Display converted data is same as Display read data )
Step 13 ) select the 13th step ( Start idoc generation) and click on the exécute
button :
At this step Idoc is generated using converted data
Step 14) select the 14th step ( Start idoc processing ) and click on the exécute button :
After clicking on the exécute button you will reach to the screen :
And then click on the exécute button : After clicking on the exécute button you will reach to the final processive screen
If data is processed correctly you will see ( 53 Status message with green sign)
Check the following link:
http://www.sapbrainsonline.com/TUTORIALS/TECHNICAL/LSMW_tutorial.html
http://www.sapbrain.com/TOOLS/LSMW/SAP_LSMW_steps_introduction.html
http://esnips.com/doc/8e732760-5548-44cc-a0bb-5982c9424f17/lsmw_sp.ppt
http://esnips.com/doc/f55fef40-fb82-4e89-9000-88316699c323/Data-Transfer-Using-LSMW.zip
http://esnips.com/doc/1cd73c19-4263-42a4-9d6f-ac5487b0ebcb/LSMW-with-Idocs.ppt
http://esnips.com/doc/ef04c89f-f3a2-473c-beee-6db5bb3dbb0e/LSMW-with-BAPI.ppt
http://esnips.com/doc/7582d072-6663-4388-803b-4b2b94d7f85e/LSMW.pdf
for Long texts Upload
Please take a look at this..
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/e1/c6d30210e6cf4eac7b054a73f8fb1d/frameset.htm
LSMW with TABLE CONTROL
Refer the links -
just refer to the link below
http://www.sapmaterial.com/?gclid=CN322K28t4sCFQ-WbgodSGbK2g
1. Maintain Attributes:
Here you have to choose the second option and you can do the recording how this should work. Then assign the same to the Batch Input Recording name.
2. Maintain Source structure:
Create a structure name
3. Maintain Source field:
In this you have to create a structure same as that of the input file
eg: name
age
4. Maintain structure relations:
This will link the structure to the input file.
5. Maintain field mapping and conversion rules:
Here is the place where you can do coding, depending upon the code you have written or assignment you have done the values will get picked up from the file and get processed.
6. Maintain field mapping and conversion rules:
If you have any fixed values you can define here.
7. Specify files:
Specify the input file path and type.
8. Assign files:
This will assign ur file to the Input file
9. Read Data:
This will read ur data from teh file.
10. Dispaly Read Data:
You can see the uploaded data
11. Convert Data
This will convert the data to the corresponding format for processing
12. Display Converted data:
13. Create batch input session
Here this will create a batch input session for processing
14. Run Batch Input session:
By clicking on the session and process the same you can do teh needfu.
regards
sowjanya.b.

LSMW And BDC's

Can you send me the Documents and Links regarding LSMW and BDC's my id is [email protected]

hi,
check below sites
LSMW
http://www.sap-img.com/bdc.htm.
LSMW:
steps for LSMW: detail documnets: http://www.scmexpertonline.com/downloads/SCM_LSMW_StepsOnWeb.doc
http://sapabap.iespana.es/sapabap/manuales/pdf/lsmw.pdf
http://www.sap-img.com/sap-data-migration.htm
https://websmp207.sap-ag.de/lsmw
http://esnips.com/doc/8e732760-5548-44cc-a0bb-5982c9424f17/lsmw_sp.ppt
http://esnips.com/doc/f55fef40-fb82-4e89-9000-88316699c323/Data-Transfer-Using-LSMW.zip
http://esnips.com/doc/1cd73c19-4263-42a4-9d6f-ac5487b0ebcb/LSMW-with-Idocs.ppt
http://esnips.com/doc/ef04c89f-f3a2-473c-beee-6db5bb3dbb0e/LSMW-with-BAPI.ppt
http://esnips.com/doc/7582d072-6663-4388-803b-4b2b94d7f85e/LSMW.pdf
http://www.sap-img.com/sap-data-migration.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/saptech/lsmw.htm
http://sapabap.iespana.es/sapabap/manuales/pdf/lsmw.pdf
http://www.sap.info/public/INT/int/glossary/int/glossaryletter/Word-17643ed1d6d658821_glossary/L#Word-17643ed1d6d658821_glossary
BDC
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/d62292b3-0301-0010-df98-aaac31cd4a41
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/d4c5e890-0201-0010-bd9a-c3fd8683fc97
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/69/c250684ba111d189750000e8322d00/frameset.htm
<b>excel sheet uploading:</b>
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/upload-direct-excel.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/excel_upload_alternative-kcd-excel-ole-to-int-convert.htm
http://www.sapdevelopment.co.uk/file/file_upexcel.htm
http://www.sapdevelopment.co.uk/file/file_upexcel.htm
http://www.sapdevelopment.co.uk/ms/mshome.htm
if useful don't forgot to give points.

Lsmw and bdc r mandatory to sd

hello gurrus,
is lsmw and bdc r mandatory for sd.
bye

Hi Basha,
We cannot say that LSMW and BDC are mandatory for SD.
LSMW is actually a tool to upload data into SAP. BDC is also a program which can be used for the same purpose.But LSMW is not available with the earlier versions of SAP. Ex: versions 3.1H and 3.1I.BDC was used most of the times.LSMW has got more advantages than BDC in terms of less coding,easy to use etc.
Hope this helps.
Please reward if useful.
Thanks,
Srinivasa

How to set users level security profiles and auditing?

hi,
We are using EBS 12( 12.0.6 ) with database 10g (10.2.0.3) on Linux redhat 4.
I want to set the all user level and site level security profiles like user login attempts, password attempts, case sensitivity, and all these
infos and attempts should be audit.
Please also explain the empact of audit on running system?
Thx

I want to set the all user level and site level security profiles like user login attempts, password attempts, case sensitivity, and all these
infos and attempts should be audit. https://forums.oracle.com/forums/search.jspa?threadID=&q=Profile+AND+Option+AND+API&objID=c3&dateRange=all&userID=&numResults=15&rankBy=10001
https://forums.oracle.com/forums/search.jspa?threadID=&q=Profile+AND+Option+AND+Audit&objID=c3&dateRange=all&userID=&numResults=15&rankBy=10001
Please also explain the empact of audit on running system?https://forums.oracle.com/forums/search.jspa?threadID=&q=Auditing+AND+FND+AND+Profile+AND+Option&objID=c3&dateRange=all&userID=&numResults=15&rankBy=10001
Try this in a TEST instance before you promote it to Production.
You will need to bounce the application services and enforce the users to sign off/on after setting those profile options.
Thanks,
Hussein

Changing CMS and Audit Repository databases from Oracle to SQl server 2008

Hi guys,
We have a Business Objects Dev environment which was installed with Oracle 10g database for CMS and Audit Repository.
Our database team now decided to change the CMS and Audit databases of Dev BOE from Oracle to SQL server 2008.
What is the ideal way to achieve this? I'm concerned because the old DB is Oracle and the new one would be SQL server.
Earlier, I have changed CMS database from one to another by stopping SIA , taking the backup of old DB into new and changing it in the Update Databse option. But in that case both old and new CMS databses were on SQL server 2005.
Thanks,
Ganga

Denise,
Thanks for the solution.
We have done Windows AD and SAP integration on the Dev BOE. Will there be any issue with those after the DB change. I am guessing there won't be, but just want to confirm. Please reply.
Also, we need to stop the old SIA and start using the new SIA after the step two is done right?

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