Post Processing Framework

Question

Hello Everyone,
I am new to Netweaver 2004s and am working on an outbound interface through IDOC generation. I don't have an idea about the new "Post Processing Framework" concept but do understand that it closely resembles the regular Output Determination Type.
If someone can help me with any materials towards better understanding of the concept as well as a working template towards the same, I would be highly obliged.
Looking forward to hear from you all.
Thanks & Rgds,
Soumya

Answer 1

Hi Soumya,
PPF configuration is basically meant for processing the meesage on the shipment document in GTS.
There are couple of steps that has to be followed :
1 .
Define Techn. Medium for Msgs (PPF Actions) f. Cust. Shipm
In an action profile, we define all of the permitted actions. We also define general conditions for the actions contained in the profile. For example, we can define the way in which the system performs the action (by method call or Smart Forms).
In an action Profile we define different Action it could be for EDI or Print as required.
The Action definition is associated to Processing type
Where  Actually the action type is defined like the Form and  method get defined here to process the message
Action Profile is assigned to Custom Document type.
Kind Regards,
Sameer
2. Define Conditions and Output Parameters for Comm. of Cust.Sh
Here we define the parameter for messages such as printer and spool as required.
3. Define Messages for Communication Processes
Here we assign the defined Action definiton to the message so now action def is associated to Processing type so message will ge processed as per processng type.
Hope this help in better understanding.