RFC Vs BAPI
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BAPI are RFC enabled function modules. the difference between RFc and BAPI are business objects. You create business objects and those are then registered in your BOR (Business Object Repository) which can be accessed outside the SAP system by using some other applications (Non-SAP) such as VB or JAVA. in this case u only specify the business object and its method from external system in BAPI there is no direct system call. while RFC are direct system call Some BAPIs provide basic functions and can be used for most SAP business object types. These BAPIs should be implemented the same for all business object types. Standardized BAPIs are easier to use and prevent users having to deal with a number of different BAPIs. Whenever possible, a standardized BAPI must be used in preference to an individual BAPI.
BAPI stands for Business Application Programming Interface. It is a library of functions that are released to the public as an interface into an existing SAP system from an external system.
RFC is the protocol used to call functions in an R/3 system by a caller external to R/3 or to call programs external to R/3 from an R/3 system.
Functions can only be called via RFC, if they are tagged as RFC functions in the SAP development workbench. They are then called RFC function modules. BAPIs are complete sets of (BAPI) function modules that model a business application.
When you are familiar with web developments: RFC can be compared to HTTP and BAPIs are CGI applications.
In other words: A BAPI function is a function module that can be called remotely using the RFC technology.
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Hello Masters,
What Makes the exact difference between RFC and BAPIs. Both can perfom same thing. BAPI uses the RFCs only. Then how can it justify?
Thank youRFC:
RFC --- > Function module and general will be used to make call to function
sending the function (XI has RFC adapter)
BAPI:
BAPI ---> Other version of RFC (Objected oriented) mostly we will use for Sync
calls (Mostly in XI using proxies we will call BAPI's)
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refer this thread.
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ALE/ IDOC
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2004/helpdata/en/dc/6b835943d711d1893e0000e8323c4f/content.htm
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http://www.netweaverguru.com/EDI/HTML/IDocBook.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/sapedi/index.htm
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http://www.sappoint.com/abap/ale2.pdf
http://www.sapgenie.com/sapedi/idoc_abap.htm
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This is a short description of BAPI and RFC
BAPI stands for Business Application Programming Interface. It is a library of functions that are released to the public as an interface into an existing SAP system from an external system.
RFC is the protocol used to call functions in an R/3 system by a caller external to R/3 or to call programs external to R/3 from an R/3 system. -
Unable to differentiate between RFC and BAPI
Hi guys,
Nowadays I am studying the above concepts:BAPI and RFC. But I am confused by the two.
So far I learnt that the two are both techniques used to realize communication between SAP and external
systems,and frequently via Remote-enabled Function.
My confusion is the distinctions between the two. Would you please do me a favor? TksHi Alex,
Just check it out these answers.
Remote Function Call :
RFC is an SAP interface protocol. Based on CPI-C, it considerably simplifies the programming of communication processes between systems.
RFCs enable you to call and execute predefined functions in a remote system - or even in the same system.
RFCs manage the communication process, parameter transfer and error handling.
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/22/042860488911d189490000e829fbbd/frameset.htm.
BAPI
BAPI stands for Business API(Application Program Interface).
A BAPI is remotely enabled function module
ie it can be invoked from remote programs like standalone JAVA programs, web interface etc..
You can make your function module remotely enabled in attributes of Function module but
A BAPI are standard SAP function modules provided by SAP for remote access.
Also they are part of Businees Objest Repository(BOR).
BAPI are RFC enabled function modules. the difference between RFc and BAPI are business objects.
You create business objects and those are then registered in your BOR (Business Object Repository)
which can be accessed outside the SAP system by using some other applications (Non-SAP) such as VB or JAVA.
In this case u only specify the business object and its method from external system
in BAPI there is no direct system call. while RFC are direct system call.
Some BAPIs provide basic functions and can be used for most SAP business object types.
These BAPIs should be implemented the same for all business object types.
Standardized BAPIs are easier to use and prevent users having to deal with a number of different BAPIs.
Whenever possible, a standardized BAPI must be used in preference to an individual BAPI.
another points,
BAPI is object oriented. It is placed under Business objects as methods.
RFC is just a Function module or a call.
RFC: is just a FM that can be called from remote system too(destination defined in transaction SM59).
BAPI: Business Application Programming Interface
A BAPI is a method of a business object defined in the Business Object Repository (BOR). For example, in the BOR, you can find a business object called SalesOrder, which conceptually represents a sales order in the system. A business object typically has several methods that can be used to read, create, modify a particular instance of the business object, or list instances of the business object matching certain selection criteria. These methods are BAPIs.
Technically, a BAPI is implemented using a RFM. But, unlike the non-BAPI RFMs, a BAPI is usually well documented, has nicer parameter names, and is supported by SAP for several SAP software releases. You can browse Business objects and BAPIs in the SAP system using transaction BAPI.
Thanks
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The tutorial:
<a href="http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/11/e2bc3d9ecc6b3be10000000a114084/frameset.htm">click here</a>
says "not-released function modules with a yellow icon."
My RFC (NOT BAPI MARKED AS RFC) is display with a yellow icon.
Searching the error <b>"DD_DOMA_GET" not released for 'remote' calls</b> I found the SAP note: 717836, it says <b>The function module DD_DOMA_GET should be changed to remote-enabled.</b> Where Should I find this function? I guess that is at the R3 System, what should I do to make it remote-enabled?. The other note I found was the SAP note 672745. But I really don't know it those notes apply to my problem.
What is the meaning of: <b>not released</b>? what should be done to make it <b>RELEASE</b>?.
Who made it told me that can't make me a BAPI to bring me the data, he only can do a RFC to get the list I need. The RFC (NOT BAPI MARKED AS RFC) was tranported and can be executed without any problem inside the R3 4.6
The RFC has a parameter, but I think that at import time it doesn't care.
Thanks for the time and interest on this thread.Rodrigo:
The yellow or green icon it doesn't have to be if its a RFC or BAPI, it have to be with the release state of the function (BAPI or RFC, in this case seems to be the same).
This is the documentation abut it (it's at my original post too) see: http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/11/e2bc3d9ecc6b3be10000000a114084/frameset.htm
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RFC Vs BAPI
BAPI are RFC enabled function modules. the difference between RFc and BAPI are business objects. You create business objects and those are then registered in your BOR (Business Object Repository) which can be accessed outside the SAP system by using some other applications (Non-SAP) such as VB or JAVA.
In this case you only specify the business object and its method from external system in BAPI there is no direct system call. while RFC are direct system call Some BAPIs provide basic functions and can be used for most SAP business object types. These BAPIs should be implemented the same for all business object types. Standardized BAPIs are easier to use and prevent users having to deal with a number of different BAPIs. Whenever possible, a standardized BAPI must be used in preference to an individual BAPI. It is not possible to connect SAP to Non-SAP systems to retrieve data using RFC alone. RFC can acces the SAP from outside only through BAPI and same is for vice versa access.
RFC is the protocol used by SAP for remote communication, that is, for communications between remote (independent) systems. RFC is used for communications between two independent SAP systems, or for communications between an SAP system and a non-SAP system, such as an external application. It can also be used for communications between modules on the same system. Using the RFC interfaces you can extend the functionality of R/3 applications from an external program.
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Lakshmi. -
I want to find out the RFC or bapi that log on the SAP? is anybody know?
i want to find out the RFC or bapi that log on the SAP?
Hi,
for BAPI's
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/bapiintro.pdf
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/bapiprg.pdf
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/bapiactx.pdf
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/bapilst.pdf
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/bapiexer.pdf
http://service.sap.com/ale
http://service.sap.com/bapi
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCMIDAPII/CABFAAPIINTRO.pdf
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/CABFABAPIREF/CABFABAPIPG.pdf
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCFESDE8/BCFESDE8.pdf
http://www.planetsap.com/Bapi_main_page.htm
http://www.topxml.com/sap/sap_idoc_xml.asp
http://www.sapdevelopment.co.uk/
http://www.sapdevelopment.co.uk/java/jco/bapi_jco.pdf
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