MDM to BI Communication Channel via XI

Hi,
which Communication Channel is used by the way MDM to BI.
MDM to XI use the ftp-Protocol
but which way (protocol) is used by XI to BI (IDoc, RFC,???)
(and how is the configuration)
I want to send a GenericProduct from MDM to BI via XI.
The product is received by the XI, but it will not send to BI.
The Scenario Configuration Guide and the WebEx Session was no help.
Thanks
Oliver

Hi Christine,
I will check your suggested solution and after check you will received a question or points )
Thanks for the answer
Regards
Oliver
Edit December, 30th
Thanks Christine,
you have to use an abap proxy.
A proxy need a XI Communication channel in XI
Thanks
Oliver
Message was edited by: Oliver Moessner

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