Hierarchies Between BAPI Parameters

Use

When hierarchical dependencies exist between the table parameters of a BAPI, these hierarchies must be explicitly defined to allow parameter filtering.

There is a hierarchical dependency between the plant and storage data. These references must be defined before you create the BAPI-ALE interface, as this information is generated with the interface.

Procedure

You can define hierarchical dependencies in ALE development using Start of the navigation pathBAPI Next navigation step Data Filtering Next navigation step Maintain Hierarchy of Table ParametersEnd of the navigation path (transaction BDBP).

To do this, enter the object type and method of the BAPI. You can display existing BOR object types and their associated methods using the input help (F4).

The following processing options are available in the Hierarchy menu:

  • Create

  • Change

  • Display

  • Delete

For more information on creating parameter hierarchies, see the ALE Programming Guide under Defining Hierarchies between BAPI Parameters.