Direct Input and Error Processing

Use

Transfer sales documents automatically using the direct input process. There are two ways to start direct input:

  • Direct Input Without Background Processing

    Execute this type of direct input using the function Testing the Data Transfer. SAP recommends this process, especially during the testing phase.

  • Error Handling

    The system outputs a flow trace. This lists which data was transferred and which data could not be transferred. If data could not be transferred, this is explained in detail in an error message. For each note in the flow trace, the system includes the document and item number that was transferred into field OLDNR in the data records.

    Either manually enter data that was not transferred, or process it when you run the program at a later date (with improved input data). In addition, you can output the sales document input data that was not transferred, into a file for postprocessing.

  • Direct Input with Background Processing

Execute this type of direct input using the function Testing the Data Transfer. SAP recommends this process when you actually transfer the data.

Access the direct input transaction in the Data Transfer Workbench. Proceed as follows:

  1. On the initial screen of the direct input transaction, choose Start of the navigation pathJob Administration Next navigation step ExecuteEnd of the navigation path.

  2. To create a new background job, choose Start of the navigation pathApplications Next navigation step Sales Documents Next navigation step Define JobEnd of the navigation path.

  3. Enter the job name, short description, program, and variant, as well as the server name.

  4. Choose Start of the navigation pathGoTo Next navigation step BackEnd of the navigation path.

  5. Choose Start of the navigation pathApplications Next navigation step Sales Documents Next navigation step Start New JobEnd of the navigation path.

  6. Start the job immediately, or set values for the job to start on a specific date. Note that the program does not currently enable you to start transferring sales document data periodically.

  7. Use the direct input administration to follow the processing status of your jobs. Choose Start of the navigation pathJob Administration Next navigation step Job DetailsEnd of the navigation path. The statuses are:

    • S (processing started)

    • A (job terminated)

    • C (job completed without any logical errors)

    • E (job completed without logical errors)

Error Handling

If any errors occurred, correct them by: