Process code for extended idoc

Question

Hi,
If we are creating an extended idoc, do we have to assign a new process code to it ?
Or will the process code and the associated function module for the basic type work as well for the extended idoc ?

Answer 1

Process code will come in to picture when you deal with IDOCS .. you need to assign a code which internally will have a Function module or a Include, that will have entire code to run your bussiness for an IDOC or EDI or ALE.
Process Code is a different name for specific purposes like function module. IDocs are written in this process.
Outbound Process Code - if you are using outbound processing under Message Control, the IDoc is generated in the IDoc Interface. The process code names the relevant function module
Inbound Process Code - names the function module or workflow which reads the IDoc data and transfers the data to the application document.
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2004/helpdata/en/dc/6b7d6243d711d1893e0000e8323c4f/content.htm
Enter transaction WE30 (ALE->Extension-> IDOC types->Maintain Idoc type)
Type in your name of the extended IDOC type (usually starting with 'Z') and click on the Basic IDoc type, click the create icon.
Click on Create new and enter a description and press enter.
Click on ZIDOCTYPE01 and then on the Create icon.
Enter ZIDOCTYPE as the segment type, 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 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 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.
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