Architecting Edi With Sap Idocs The Comprehensive Guide

Architecting EDI with SAP IDocs

Architecting EDI with SAP IDocs

The pharmaceuticals industry does it, retail does it — even Hollywood does it: EDI using SAP. Written in an entertaining, narrative style, this book teaches developers and system architects everything needed to plan for, design, and — most importantly — implement a complex SAP-EDI scenario. Enter the glamorous world of Hollywood and see how they make their money through SAP-EDI architectures! 1 Designing the architecture Follow the transition to the new world of EDI by analyzing processes and documenting the legacy systems. A detailed blueprint of the to-be architecture will prepare you for the project. 2 The technical standards Learn everything about EDI data exchange, the SAP IDoc interface, and the tools for building custom IDocs and modifying the standard. 3 Building the SAP EDI system on IDocs Watch the implementation step by step: You’ll benefit from functional and technical specifications for each interface used, mappings, custom development objects, and lots of code. 4 Preparing and ensuring production Development is complete, now get ready for go-live: Chapters on testing, troubleshooting, and system recovery arm you for the intricacies of daily business. 5 The storyline: A real-world scenario This book doesn’t just tell you what could be possible — it shows how you do it. Using a real-world order-to-cash scenario with three business partners that begins on the first page, you’ll follow the implementation phase by phase.

ALE, EDI, & IDoc Technologies for SAP

Introduces new users to the basic concepts of titular SAP interface technologies, and teaches practical skills needed to implement standard scenarios using actual business cases. Readers will learn to develop components for custom scenarios, including IDocs, programs, and configuration techniques. Testing and troubleshooting techniques are also included. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR