Incoming File 

Definition

First, you model the external format file as a format tree in the DME Engine. Then, when you receive an incoming DME file, you convert it to the format defined by the format tree.

The R/3 System is then able to further process the file in MultiCash format. In the case of electronic bank statements, this could involve automatic posting and clearing.

To create a format tree for incoming DME files, follow the standard procedure. Note, however, that a few of the steps contain information specific to incoming files:

• Defining header data
• Creating nodes
• Mapping data

In addition, some functions are designed specifically for formats for incoming files, namely defining optional supplementary segments and performing format-specific checks.