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You can test the data mappings you have defined to check how the data transformations would work before you deploy your process or service model.

Context

To test your mappings, you use the Data Mappings Test editor. It is available in SAP NetWeaver Developer Studio and supports the built-in functions only. EJB and functions for defining users (UME functions) are not supported.

To test the mappings, you have to specify some values over which the mappings will work and then check whether the result is the expected. The values that you enter are validated against the XSD schema that defines the structure of the mapping context. Note that for type string, an empty string is considered valid. You can add and remove elements respecting the cardinality defined for each node in the structure.

You can save the test with the values you have entered and load it and use it later on. However, if you have changed the mappings or the underlying XSD schema, you will not be able to load the saved test. In case the mappings or the XSD are changed, you can reload the Data Mappings Test editor, so that the changes are reflected there but all the values you have entered will be lost.

Procedure

  1. In the Properties view, open the Input Mapping, Output Mapping or Mapping tab, depending on the object whose mappings you want to test and click (Test Mappings).

    The Data Mappings Test editor opens and shows the nodes and child nodes for which you have defined mappings.

  2. In the Source section, enter values for the mappings you have defined.
  3. Choose (Run Mappings) and check the result in the Results section.