When and Why we use BAPI, RFC and IDOC.. in XI

Hi,
Could any one tell me why we some time use BAPI, and some times use RFC and some times use IDOC while communicating with the SAP systems.
Is there any differences while using the same.
regards,
Sunil

Sunil,
RFC and BAPI are same as per the technical point of view both are remote enabled function module..
BAPI is provided by SAP while RFC is created by a developer..
IDoc is another proprietary technology of SAP for exchnaging messages .
Difference lies here :
1. For RFC/BAPI you need to use RFc adapter
while for IDoc you need to use IDoc adapter..
2. For RFC you need to create RFC destinations not for Idoc
3. For Idoc you also need to manage Partners Profiles..inn R3..
These are few differences in using RFC/BAPI and Idoc...not the only ones..
Feel free for any clarification..
Regards,

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Hello Deniz,
BAPI stands for Business API(Application Program Interface).
I have answered this question before..
A BAPI is remotely enabled function module ie it can be invoked from remote programs like standalone JAVA programs, web interface etc..
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A BAPI are standard SAP function modules provided by SAP for remote access. Also they are part of Businees Objest Repository(BOR).
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Reading instances of SAP business objects
GetList ( ) With the BAPI GetList you can select a range of object key values, for example, company codes and material numbers.
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Create( ) and CreateFromData! ( )
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Change( )
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Delete( ) and Undelete( ) The BAPI Delete() deletes an instance of an SAP business object type from the database or sets a deletion flag.
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Cancel ( ) Unlike the BAPI Delete(), the BAPI Cancel() cancels an instance of a business object type. The instance to be cancelled remains in the database and an additional instance is created and this is the one that is actually canceled. The Cancel() BAPI is an instance method.
Add<subobject> ( ) and Remove<subobject> ( ) The BAPI Add<subobject> adds a subobject to an existing object inst! ance and the BAPI and Remove<subobject> removes a subobject from an object instance. These BAPIs are instance methods.
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http://www.sapgenie.com/abap/bapi/example.htm
list of all bapis
http://www.planetsap.com/LIST_ALL_BAPIs.htm
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
Also refer to the following links..
www.sappoint.com/abap/bapiintro.pdf
www.sap-img.com/bapi.htm
www.sap-img.com/abap/bapi-conventions.htm
www.planetsap.com/Bapi_main_page.htm
www.sapgenie.com/abap/bapi/index.htm
Checkout !!
http://searchsap.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid21_gci948835,00.html
http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-6329-1051160.html#
http://www.sap-img.com/bapi.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/bapi-conventions.htm
http://www.sappoint.com/abap/bapiintro.pdf
u can check the below the material also
Example Code
U need to give the step_nr, item_nr, cond_count and cond_type so the correct conditon will be updated. If no condition exists for the given parameters, a new condition will be created.
U can find these parameters for a particular condition type in table KONV.
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text
--> p1 text
<-- p2 text
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data: salesdocument like BAPIVBELN-VBELN,
order_header_inx like bapisdh1x,
order_header_in like bapisdh1,
return type standard table of bapiret2 with header line,
conditions_in type standard table of bapicond with header line,
conditions_inx type standard table of bapicondx with header line,
logic_switch like BAPISDLS,
step_nr like conditions_in-cond_st_no,
item_nr like conditions_in-itm_number,
cond_count like conditions_in-cond_count,
cond_type like conditions_in-cond_type.
salesdocument = wa_order_information-VBELN.
LOGIC_SWITCH-COND_HANDL = 'X'.
order_header_inx-updateflag = 'U'.
conditions
clear conditions_in[].
clear conditions_inx[].
clear: step_nr,
item_nr,
cond_count,
cond_type.
step_nr = '710'.
item_nr = '000000'.
cond_count = '01'.
cond_type = 'ZCP2'.
CONDITIONS_IN-ITM_NUMBER = item_nr.
conditions_in-cond_st_no = step_nr.
CONDITIONS_IN-COND_COUNT = cond_count.
CONDITIONS_IN-COND_TYPE = cond_type.
CONDITIONS_IN-COND_VALUE = 666.
CONDITIONS_IN-CURRENCY = 'EUR'.
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conditions_inx-cond_st_no = step_nr.
CONDITIONS_INX-COND_COUNT = cond_count.
CONDITIONS_INX-COND_TYPE = cond_type.
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CONDITIONS_INX-COND_VALUE = 'X'.
CONDITIONS_INX-CURRENCY = 'X'.
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1. Find out the relevant BAPI (BAPI_SALESORDER_CHANGE for VA02).
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-> Tables parameters:
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Only specify fields that should be changed
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U = change
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I = add
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1. Delete the whole order
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1. Minimum entry:
You must enter the order number in the SALESDOCUMENT structure.
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Long back I had used the following flow structure to acheive the same.
Report -> SM59 RFC destination -> COM4ABAP -> VB.exe
my report uses the rfc destination to create a COM session with com4abap. com4abap calls the vb.exe and manages the flow of data between sap and vb exe.
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for setting up com4abap and rfc destination please refer to the documentation for com4abap.
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call function 'BEGIN_COM_SESSION'
exporting
service_dest = service_dest "(this will be a RFC destination created in SM59)
importing
worker_dest = worker_dest
exceptions
connect_to_dcom_service_failed = 1
connect_to_dcom_worker_failed = 2
others = 3.
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typelib = g_c_typelib
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