Value Mapping - Best Strategy

Hi,
There are several strategies fo Value mapping
1) Fixed values (e.g. constants in Graphical mapping)
2) Value mapping on Jave stack via VM tables
3) SAP tables created in SE11 and RFC the data from calls from the Java stack
Surely the best strategy is 3) even though it is not the most efficient purely for the fact to have easy visibility of your integration data. e.g. via SM30 or custom transaction to view integration value mappings. If anyone has a different view on this I would to hear from them or possibly suggest an alternative.

Hi,
the best strategy is dependend from your requirements:
- Fixed values could be used if the values never change
- Value Mapping with groups in IB Directory is usually the standard
- If you want to use authorizations of ERP backend you can go for Value Mapping Replication (more efforts).
- You can use as well included textfiles, lookups and what else can store data...
Regards,
Udo

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Edited by: Ashok Reddy Thatigutla on Feb 15, 2008 9:44 AM
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