IDoc Interface/Electronic Data Interchange

The individual IDoc interface functions are described in the following sections:

• Processing IDocs

  Describes the various inbound and outbound processing paths and status processing. This section is intended for both administrators and end users.

• Configuring Ports

  Describes the technical link to the external system, right down to the operating system level. Ports must be configured before data exchange with the external system can take place. This section is intended for administrators.

• Defining Partners

  The partner profiles are a further prerequisite for data exchange. This involves defining who can exchange messages with the SAP System and via which port. This section is intended for administrators.

• Processing Tests

  The IDoc Interface provides tools for testing IDoc processing. These tests should be performed when new messages are used and when new IDoc types are defined. This section is intended for administrators.

• Monitoring

  Both passive (display processing) and active (dispatch warnings and notes) monitoring functions are documented here. This section is intended for both administrators and application end users.

• Archiving IDocs

  The options available for archiving IDocs are described here. This section is intended for administrators.

• Structure, Documentation, and Definition of IDoc Types

  Customer extensions to IDoc types are described here. This section is intended for developers and administrators.