Start InfoPackage in dialog mode using BAPI

Question

Hi all,
I need to start an InfoPackage in the dialog mode using ABAP coding report. The InfoPackage has to load data from a csv-file from the Client-Substation, therefore it can be started only in dialog mode (“Start Data Load Immediately” is chosen in Schedule tab).
I use BAPI_IPAK_START functional module for this purpose. But I receive an error “An upload from the client workstation in the background is not possible”, and a message “InfoPackage ZPAK_EUSCSC3BAGELE4JAI3HRM5PHJ could not be started by Bapi_ipak_start”.
It seems that BAPI_IPAK_START tries to start InfoPackage in the background, regardless of choosing “Start Data Load Immediately” option.
It is possible to start InfoPackage in the dialog using BAPI?
Thank you.

Answer 1

Your problem is, that an Infopackage can only use local files, while it is attached to a running dialog. It has to access your local disc to get the data. If you want to use the Infopackage in a process chain you have to transfer your file to a location where the application server has access. The BAPI_IPAK_START just starts the Infopackage. It does not know where your local environment is, so it cannot find your local disc and cannot access the file.
You have to options:
1. Use your local file and start the infopackage by hand. No automation possible.
2. Put the file somewhere where you can find it via transaction AL11. Then you can access this file without trouble.
Kind regards,
Jürgen