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IDoc Basic Structure Locate the document in its SAP Library structure

An IDoc consists of a header line, several connected data segments and status records.

Function of IDoc Elements

Element

Function

Header

Defines the content, structure, sender, receiver and status of the IDoc

Data segment

Consists of a "leader" (consecutive segment number and a description of the type of segment) and a field string 1000 characters long (containing segment data)

Status records

Describe processing steps of the IDoc up to the present

 

For more detailed information about IDocs, refer to the Consultant’s Guide to ALE. To view specific IDocs, follow the menu path Tools ® Business Framework ® ALE ® Development . In the ALE Development screen, follow IDoc ® IDoc Basis ® Documentation ® IDoc types

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