
Message type names the idoc content, while idoc type defines its structure; examples include invoice (INV) and shipping notification (EDV), with one doctype mapping to multiple message types.
Define the destination and port to identify the remote system, then connect the client to the service system. Use function modules to convert idoc data to the standard format via the odyssey destination.
Define a partner profile in sap edi by selecting a business partner, assigning message types for outbound and inbound processing, and linking output condition types to the process.
Define the partner profile for partner number 2000 as a customer (partner type K) for THOMPSON, configure outbound parameters and message type, and set the output condition for immediate processing.
Inbound idocs convert a custom format to the standard idoc and pass it to the receiver; the process validates syntax and, using the processing flag, creates an sep document.
Almost every SAP implementation implements EDI. Yet, most consultants are blissfully unaware of how EDI works. Needless to say, there is always a good demand for consultants with good knowledge of EDI implementation. This is exactly the gap this course will fill.
Course Overview
This course teaches you the basics of how to implement EDI ( Electronic Data Interchange ) in SAP. It will help you understand the fundamental concepts at a much deeper level by relating them to simple business scenarios. At the same time, it will not skimp on the configuration details like Partner Profiles, Ports, Segments etc. After you finish this course you will be able to create an IDOC and process it successfully from scratch in any SAP IDES system.
Why take this course ?
Ever had a situation where you could not apply for a job because the requirements asked for EDI ? Ever heard words like IDocs, segments, port, partner profile tossed around in a meeting and did not know how to react ? It's all going to change with this course. Take this course and I promise you will understand everything you need to know about EDI - at least to a point where you will not feel alien to the most commonly used scenarios.
What are the Requirements ?
Experience at least in a technical or functional module is preferred. But at least familiarity with SAP is OK. You don't need access to an IDES system, but if you have one, it is going to help you tremendously in the hands-on. We do NOT provide access to SAP as part of this course.
Target Audience
This course assumes that you have some level of exposure to SAP. You could be a
What you get from this course ?
Section 1 - Gives you an overview of the course.
Section 2 - Cover the basics of EDI, the architecture and use cases.
Section 3 - Get deeper into the IDoc, the fundamental data structure in SAP used to represent EDI data
Section 4 - Shows you the configuration required in SAP for EDI.
Section 5 - Gives you a hands-on on Outbound IDOC Processing
Section 6 - Gives you a hands-on on Inbound IDOC Processing
Section 7 - Gets deeper into Application Link Enable ( ALE )
How to make the best of this course ?
I strongly recommend that you practice what is being taught in the course. Starting from section 3, we talk about configuration, perform transactions and do different kinds of customization in SAP. The best way to really understand and retain what is being taught here is to make sure you practice those transactions in SAP as much as you can.