Setting Up Outsourcing Ports / Function Modules 

Prerequisites

Make sure that you have configured the port area on the server so that the third-party payroll service provider is able to access the file easily. Also ensure that both the user and the outsourcer know the name of the port before they need to create and export the payroll file or import the payroll results file.

Make sure that you create both an Outbound file and an Inbound file port on the server, if you are both exporting and importing information. These directories must be separate.

You can also assign a function module for an Inbound or Outbound file at the same time you are setting up the ports. Depending on your business requirements, you can use an existing function module or you can create your own.

This procedure assumes that you are using an existing function module.

If you are starting this process from the SAP Reference IMG screen, begin with step 3.

The IMG path varies by release.

Procedure

Setting up the Outbound file port

  1. Choose Tools ® Accelerated SAP ® Customizing ® Edit project.

    2. The Customizing Edit Project screen appears.

  2. Choose Goto ® SAP Reference IMG.

    3. The Display IMG screen appears.

  3. Select and expand the Basis Components file.
  4. Select and expand the Distribution (ALE) file.
  5. Select and expand the Sending and Receiving systems file.
  6. Select and expand the Systems in Network file.
  7. Select and expand the Asynchronous processing file.
  8. Select and expand the Assigning ports file.
  9. Select Define port.

    10. The Ports in IDoc Processing screen appears.

  10. Expand the File file.
  11. Select the appropriate HROT_xx file.

    12. The detailed information appears on the right hand side of the screen.

  12. Select the Outbound File tab, if required.
  13. Select the Physical directory field, then type the path for the server and directory on which the export file will be stored for the Outsourcer in that field.
  14. In the Outbound File field, type the name for the export file.

    15. If you want to set up a function module, continue with step 14.
    If you do not want to set up a function module, continue with step 15.
    If you do not need to set up an inbound file port, choose Save.

  15. In the Function Module field, select the function module for the export file, then choose Save.
    16.

    Setting up the Inbound file port
  16. Select the HROTIN file.

The detailed information appears on the right hand side of the screen.
  1. Select the Inbound File tab.
  2. Select the Physical directory field, then type the path for the server and directory on which the import file will be stored from the third-party payroll service provider.
  3. In the Inbound File field, type the name for the import file.

    4. If you want to set up a function module, continue with step 18.
    If you do not want to set up a function module, choose Save.

  4. In the Function Module field, select the function module for the import file, then choose Save.

Result

You have successfully set up your file ports. Continue with Setting Up the Partner Definition.