IDoc 
IDoc
Definition
SAP standard format for electronic data interchange between systems. Different message types (for example, service order, notification) usually have specific formats or SAP IDoc types.
Use
IDocs are used to transfer a variety of work completion data back to the R/3 System. This data comprises information regarding resource usage, field equipment changes and meter readings, as well as a textual description of the work results. Through the use of IDocs, a batch transfer mechanism can be defined which includes a control mechanism to easily identify and correct any processing errors.
Structure
The following IDoc types are used when transferring data from the R/3 System to Computer-aided Scheduling & Dispatch/Mobile Feedback (CSD/MF) software:
IDoc Type |
Used to transfer... |
IORDER01 |
Work/service order data from the R/3 System |
INOTIF01 |
Notification data from the R/3 System |
LOIWCS02 |
Work center data from the R/3 System |
IWKCEN01 |
Personnel data (if HR module is used) from the R/3 System |
The following IDoc types are used when transferring data to the R/3 System from Computer-aided Scheduling & Dispatch/Mobile Feedback (CSD/MF) software:
IDoc Type |
Used to transfer... |
IOAUPD01 |
Work assignment data to the R/3 System. This IDoc can also be used to perform order or work assignment modifications. |
IORUPD01 |
Work assignment data to the R/3 System. |
INTUPD01 |
Work assignment data to the R/3 System. |
Integration
The transfer of IDoc-structured information between the R/3 System and third-party software products may be facilitated by the use of one of several certified interfacing products such as Mercator or via a custom interface developed by the CSD/MF vendor.
SAP supports the extension of IDocs to support customer-specific fields and segments. List screens are provided to drive the underlying outbound functions, which in turn facilitates the creation of IDocs in SAP.