Importing a Structure into a Messaging BDoc Type (SAP Library

Importing a Structure into a Messaging BDoc Type

Use

You use this procedure to import a structure into a mBDoc type. After creating a segment for a mBDoc type, you need to add segment fields. You can either add segment fields manually or import an existing structure. When you import an existing structure, the fields in the structure are added as segment fields. In addition, during the structure import, you can create child and sibling segments.

Procedure

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1. Log on to the CRM server and choose Architecture and Technology ® Middleware ® Development ® Meta Object Modeling ® BDoc Modeler.

The CRM BDoc Modeler screen appears.

2. Expand the mBDoc type in the tree.

3. Double-click the required segment.

The Segment Overview, Mappings, Joins, and Segment Fields tabs appear.

4. Choose This graphic is explained in the accompanying text .

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If the BDoc type is already in change mode, you do not need to perform the above step.

5. Right-click the segment.

A context menu appears.

6. Choose Import Structure.

The Import Structure dialog box appears.

7. In the Structure Name field, enter the name of the structure.

8. Under Import Options, select the required import option. The following table explains the import options:

Field name	Description	Req./Opt./Dep.	User action and values	Comment
Append to existing segment fields	Appends the fields in the structure to the existing segment fields	Opt.	Select the option.
Replace the existing segment fields	Replaces the existing segment fields with fields in the structure	Opt.	Select the option.
Add as a sibling segment	Adds a new segment at the same level as that of the existing segment	Opt.	Select the option and enter a name for the segment in the Segment Name field.	When you select this option, you are required to specify a name for the new segment. The fields in the structure form the segment fields of the newly created segment.
Add as a child segment	Adds a new segment as a child of the existing segment	Opt.	Select the option and enter a name for the segment in the Segment Name field.	When you select this option, you are required to specify a name for the new segment. The fields in the structure form the segment fields of the newly created segment.

9. Choose This graphic is explained in the accompanying text .