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Introduction to ALV with an Editable Row

Introduction to ALV with an Editable Row

Practically we all are very mindful of ALVs with an editable section. Assuming got some information about an editable line, we could see bewildered faces. Albeit the idea has been talked about in various discussions often previously, no whole code was found to carry out that in a hurry. The accompanying conversation will make sense of all through making an ALV with an Editable Row. Additionally, find the whole working code toward the end which can be downloaded and yet again utilized.

Requirement of ALV with an Editable Row

We should expect the necessity is to show buy orders given as a contribution to the choice screen. Buy requests will be shown with all thing numbers and material numbers. In our result screen, we need Buy Request Number, Plant, Stockpiling, Organization Code, Archive Type, Thing No and Material. Moreover, we ought to have an area of interest empower field on Buy request number after tapping on which framework ought to explore to the ME21N screen. At the point when tapped on back from ‘ME21N’ exchange every one of the lines of that specific buy request ought to become editable.

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Program Construct

  1. Types and Structure Declarations
  2. Work Areas and Internal Tables
  3. Declare Local Class For Event Handling
  4. Class Implementation
  5. Selection Screen Design
  6. Start Of Selection
  7. Call Screen
  8. PBO
  9. Module DISPLAY_ALV
  10. PAI

1. Types and Structure Declarations

OOPS ALV Reports in ABAP

Note – Aside from the expected sorts, in our last kinds structure we utilized ‘fstyl’ of type lvc_t_styl to control the editable settings. This assumes the real part to make the last ALV yield table lines editable or show as it were.

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2. Workspaces and Interior Tables Note-LS_STYLEROW and LT_STYLEROW are utilized for holding the style data we will make later in this article.

3. Declare Local Class for Event Handling

Hot Spot in ALV

For area of interest occasion, we have made this class-technique.

4. Class Implementation

ALV Report to make Row Editable

This part will deal with the significant errands expected in our program. Above all else, we want to have the area of interest route usefulness. This has been accomplished with ‘Consider Exchange’ explanation in the wake of perusing the row_id and comparing PO number for that. Additionally note, for that specific PO number, we have gathered all the details into the GT_FINAL table which we will make editable.

Presently we ought to deal with the column altering rationale.

SAP ALV report

Make note of the utilization of this segment (cl_gui_alv_grid=>mc_style_enabled). This really makes a specific field of your ALV editable. For this necessity, I utilized every one of the fields. On the other hand, in the event that you have a necessity to create 2 fields of a specific column editable you can basically pass just those two field names and you will see those as editable.

You need to make fields editable as well as need to deal with making those handicapped on the off chance that the altering condition isn’t met.

Editable Field in ALV

Presently you ought to be great with the editable line usefulness. We should continue on toward the fundamental body of our program.

5. Selection Screen Design

*&-------------------------------------------------------------------*
*&     S E L E C T I O N    S C R E E N
*&-------------------------------------------------------------------*
selection-screen: begin of block B1 with frame title text-001.
select-options: s_ebeln for ekko-ebeln.
selection-screen: end of block B1.

6. Start Of Selection

*&-------------------------------------------------------------------*
*&     S T A R T   O F   S E L E C T I O N
*&-------------------------------------------------------------------*
start-of-selection.
perform fetch_data.
call screen 0100.

Make a subroutine for bringing the fundamental information for framework show. The stream rationale for the custom screen made will look like underneath.

custom screen in SAP

6.a. Refer the full code.

6.b. Refer the full code.

6.c. Module Display_ALV

This part contains rationale to recognize whether the program has been executed in closer view/foundation. Contingent upon that, it utilizes a specific class reference. Keep in mind, on the off chance that you have made an object of a custom compartment (for example assuming you have utilized CL_GUI_CUSTOM_CONTAINER), foundation execution of the report will come up short and occupation status will be dropped. Continuously use docking holder reference in such cases. We use CL_GUI_ALV_GRID_OFFLINE to distinguish whether the program is executed on frontal area/foundation.

Docking Container

6.d. Refer the full code.

We should perceive how accurately it was planned.

Selection Screen
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List Screen

Click on any Buying Record no in list screen and explore back to the report. You ought to have the option to see all related lines of the buying report editable.

Attempted with other PO number and it worked consistently!

Why ALV Report is dumping in Background

Execute the program in foundation

Foundation Occupation Status ought to be “Done”

Further Reading

For comparative usefulness and better comprehension allude BCALV_EDIT_02 program.

Extra Perusing

The client will clearly need some altering activity with change-save usefulness. When the lines are in the editable mode, the client will change a few information and hit save button. This will ultimately set off the PAI part of the custom screen and to deal with the save we want to utilize ‘SPOS’ capability code. Changes can be saved to particular standard tables/custom tables(depending on the prerequisite). To simplify our article I presented no such save activity except for showed the changed information in another ALV design utilizing the manufacturing plant technique.

Code for the PAI section is attached below.

*&---------------------------------------------------------------------*
*&      Module  USER_COMMAND_0100  INPUT
*&---------------------------------------------------------------------*
*       Process After Input and Back,Exit and Cancel logic
*----------------------------------------------------------------------*

MODULE USER_COMMAND_0100 INPUT.

  if sy-ucomm = 'E'.

    leave to screen 0.

  elseif sy-ucomm = 'ENDE'.

    leave to screen 0.

  elseif sy-ucomm = 'ECAN'.

    leave to screen 0.

  elseif sy-ucomm = 'SPOS'.

* When save trigger this section
  ref_ag->check_changed_data(

  importing e_valid = c_valid ).

  if c_valid eq abap_true.

*Check the data change

    if lt_final_old[] NE lt_final[].

      LOOP AT lt_final into ls_final.

        read table lt_final_old into ls_final_old index sy-tabix.

         if ls_final_old ne ls_final.

           append ls_final to t_final.

         endif.

      ENDLOOP.

*Any table update should be handled here

*Create the ALV to show the final data updated

    TRY.

     CALL METHOD CL_SALV_TABLE=>FACTORY
        IMPORTING
          R_SALV_TABLE   = ref_salv
        CHANGING
          T_TABLE        = t_final.

    CATCH CX_SALV_MSG .
    ENDTRY.

*Display the final updated table
    ref_salv->display( ).

    leave to screen 0.

    endif.

  endif.

  endif.

ENDMODULE.                 " USER_COMMAND_0100  INPUT

The last result in the wake of consolidating this activity will look something like beneath.

The client will alter something in the ALV yield (I have changed the ‘Material’ as WL-test and DG-test).

After change hit the ‘SAVE’ button and see the changed tuples in last ALV.

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OOPs Report Using Splitter and ALV Tree Combination

Let’s dive into OOPs Report Using Splitter and ALV Tree Combination. For one client necessity, we needed to construct a report with splitter compartments alongside tree structure. The mix of these two could sound troublesome however, these are very simple to deal with. Quickly, we constructed a model and it worked impeccably.

Albeit the plan of the underneath made sense of model can be improved in various folds, essential skeleton for programming ought to continue as before. As we were obliging our advancement we discovered a few very much examined subjects over the web which I have attempted to tweak and address through this article.

Objective: OOPs Report Using Splitter and ALV Tree Combination

The goal of this article is to clear up how for utilize SPLITTER Compartment and TREE MODEL (TREE_STRUCTURE) in Uh oh ABAP report age coordinating standard occasions.

Also, the second and more significant goal is to destroy our apprehension about utilizing Tree Models and Splitter Compartments, for the last time.

Scope

This article covers the arrangements of the accompanying normal issues experienced by designers

  • Full screen use of custom holder when it is splitted into additional sub-compartments.
  • Enlisting custom occasions with standard occasions of tree model
  • Width customization of splitter compartments.

Overview

The accompanying code has been composed to show a report which has 2 compartments in the rundown screen. The left board compartment has been intended to hold the tree model and the right compartment is to show the subtleties of the left board record upon an occasion of double tapping. In this model a tree structure has been made with deals orders which have deal as a first record. These business orders can be chosen by giving specific determination screen models. After tapping on the leaf hub framework will show subtleties of the deals request in the right holder as an ALV design (if it’s not too much trouble, allude fig. 1).

Tree ALV

fig. – 1

Program Construct

Step – I: Declare all required structures and tables
Step –II: Declare reference of various classes
Step – III: Definition of event class
Step – IV: Implementation of Event Class
Step – V:  Selection Screen
Step – VI: Subroutine to fetch basic data for tree model
Step – VII: Screen Design
Step – VIII: Module for object creation of various classes. (In PBO of output screen)
Step – IX: Module for event registration. (In PBO of output Screen)
Step – X: Module for output processing. (In PBO of output Screen)

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Step-I: Declare all required structures and tables

Tables: vbak,vbap,vbfa.

*&---------------------------------------------------------------------*
*&            Structures and Table Declarations
*&---------------------------------------------------------------------*
Data: ls_vbak type vbak,
lt_vbak type table of vbak,
ls_vbap type vbap,
lt_vbap type table of vbap.

Types: begin of ty_vbfa,
vbelv type vbfa-vbelv, "Preceding SD Document
posnv type vbfa-posnv, "Preceding SD Document Item Number
vbeln type vbfa-vbeln, "Subsequent SD Document
posnn type vbfa-posnn, "Subsequent SD Document Item Number
vbtyp_n type vbfa-vbtyp_n, "Subsequent Document Category
vbtyp_v type vbfa-vbtyp_v, "Preceding Document Category
end of ty_vbfa.

Data: ls_vbfa type ty_vbfa,
lt_vbfa type table of ty_vbfa.

Data: ls_vbfa_copy type ty_vbfa,
lt_vbfa_copy type table of ty_vbfa.

Types: begin of ty_vbak,
vbeln type vbak-vbeln,  "Contract Number
audat type vbak-audat,  "Document Date
ernam type vbak-ernam,  "Name of Person who Created the Object
auart type vbak-auart,  "Sales Document Type
end of ty_vbak.

Data: ls_vbak_cont type ty_vbak,
lt_vbak_cont type table of ty_vbak.

Step –II: Declare reference of various classes

*&---------------------------------------------------------------------*
*&            Type Reference of Various Classes
*&---------------------------------------------------------------------*
Data: ref_split type ref to cl_gui_splitter_container,
ref_cust  type ref to cl_gui_custom_container,
ref_alv1  type ref to cl_gui_alv_grid,
ref_alv2  type ref to cl_gui_alv_grid,
ref_cont1 type ref to cl_gui_container,
ref_cont2 type ref to cl_gui_container.
Data: ref_tree  type ref to cl_simple_tree_model.

Step – III: Definition of event class

*&---------------------------------------------------------------------*
*&                       Event Class
*&---------------------------------------------------------------------*
class lcl_event_handler definition.
public section.
methods: node_dc for event node_double_click of cl_simple_tree_model
importing node_key sender.
endclass.

Step – IV: Implementation of Event Class

class lcl_event_handler implementation.
method: node_dc.

Data: lt_children type tm_nodekey,
v_so        type vbeln,
v_item      type posnr.

Data: ls_layout type lvc_s_layo.
* 'sender' is an implicit event parameter that is provided by
* ABAP Objects runtime system. It contains a reference to the
* object that fired the event. You may directly use it to
* call methods of this instance.

CALL METHOD SENDER->NODE_GET_LAST_CHILD
EXPORTING
NODE_KEY       = node_key
IMPORTING
CHILD_NODE_KEY = lt_children.

* ‘Level_count’ in expand_node method determines in which level of the tree
* we want the double_click method to be triggered.

if lt_children is not initial.
CALL METHOD SENDER->EXPAND_NODE
EXPORTING
NODE_KEY            = node_key
LEVEL_COUNT         = 2.
endif.

split node_key at space into v_so v_item.

refresh: lt_vbap.

select * from vbap
into table lt_vbap
where vbeln = v_so.

if sy-subrc = 0.

ls_layout-grid_title = text-002.
ls_layout-zebra      = 'X'.
ls_layout-smalltitle = ''.
ls_layout-cwidth_opt = 'X'.

CALL METHOD REF_ALV2->SET_TABLE_FOR_FIRST_DISPLAY
EXPORTING
I_STRUCTURE_NAME              = 'VBAP'
IS_LAYOUT                     = ls_layout
CHANGING
IT_OUTTAB                     = lt_vbap.

CALL METHOD REF_ALV2->REFRESH_TABLE_DISPLAY.

endif.

endmethod.
endclass.

Step – V:  Selection Screen

*&---------------------------------------------------------------------*
*&                   Selection Screen
*&---------------------------------------------------------------------*
selection-screen: begin of block b1 with frame title text-001.
select-options: s_vbeln for vbak-vbeln, "Document Number
s_audat for vbak-audat, "Document Date
s_ernam for vbak-ernam. "Name who Created the Object
selection-screen: end of block b1.

Step – VI: Subroutine to fetch basic data for tree model

*&---------------------------------------------------------------------*
*&                   Start Of Selection
*&---------------------------------------------------------------------*
start-of-selection.
perform Get_Data.

*&---------------------------------------------------------------------*
*&      Form  GET_DATA
*&---------------------------------------------------------------------*
*       Get All the display relevant Data for Tree Structure
*----------------------------------------------------------------------*
FORM GET_DATA .

select vbeln audat ernam auart
from vbak
into table lt_vbak_cont
where vbeln in s_vbeln and
audat in s_audat and
ernam in s_ernam.

if sy-subrc <> 0.
message E001(ZMSG) with 'No Record Found' display like 'I'.
elseif sy-subrc = 0.

select vbelv posnv vbeln posnn vbtyp_n vbtyp_v
from vbfa
into table lt_vbfa
for all entries in lt_vbak_cont
where vbelv = lt_vbak_cont-vbeln and
vbtyp_n = 'C' and
vbtyp_v = 'G'.

if lt_vbfa is initial.
message E002(ZMSG) with 'No Subsequent Record Found' display like 'I'.
else.
select * from vbak
into table lt_vbak
for all entries in lt_vbfa
where vbeln = lt_vbfa-vbeln.

select * from vbap
into table lt_vbap
for all entries in lt_vbak
where vbeln = lt_vbak-vbeln.

endif.
endif.
ENDFORM.

Step – VII: Screen Design

call screen 0100.
Splitter Container

*The holder ought to be drawn as extensive as could be expected. Likewise, the Lines/segments in the qualities tab of the screen painter are to be loaded up with the worth 240 to get the full-screen splitter compartment.

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Step – VIII: Module for object creation of various classes. (In PBO of output screen)

Create one module in the flow logic of the screen.

*&---------------------------------------------------------------------*
*&      Module  OBJECT_CREATION  OUTPUT
*&---------------------------------------------------------------------*
*       Object Creation for Classes
*----------------------------------------------------------------------*
MODULE OBJECT_CREATION OUTPUT.

CREATE OBJECT REF_CUST
EXPORTING
CONTAINER_NAME    = 'SPLIT_CONT'.

CREATE OBJECT REF_SPLIT
EXPORTING
PARENT            = ref_cust
ROWS              = 1
COLUMNS           = 2.

CALL METHOD REF_SPLIT->GET_CONTAINER
EXPORTING
ROW       = 1
COLUMN    = 1
RECEIVING
CONTAINER = ref_cont1.

* The width of the splitter container can be adjusted with the SET_COLUMN_WIDTH method. Pass the width as required.

CALL METHOD REF_SPLIT->SET_COLUMN_WIDTH
EXPORTING
ID                = 1
WIDTH             = 22.

CALL METHOD REF_SPLIT->GET_CONTAINER
EXPORTING
ROW       = 1
COLUMN    = 2
RECEIVING
CONTAINER = ref_cont2.

CREATE OBJECT REF_TREE
EXPORTING
NODE_SELECTION_MODE   = cl_simple_tree_model=>node_sel_mode_single.

CALL METHOD REF_TREE->CREATE_TREE_CONTROL
EXPORTING
PARENT                = ref_cont1.

CREATE OBJECT REF_ALV2
EXPORTING
I_PARENT  = ref_cont2.

ENDMODULE.                 " OBJECT_CREATION  OUTPUT

Step – IX: Module for event registration. (In PBO of output Screen)

ALV Tree
*&---------------------------------------------------------------------*
*&      Module  EVENT_REGISTRATION  OUTPUT
*&---------------------------------------------------------------------*
*       Double Click Event Registration

*§4a. Frontend registration(i):  get already registered tree events.
*................................................................
* The following four tree events registers ALV Tree in the constructor
* method itself.
*    - cl_gui_column_tree=>eventid_expand_no_children
* (needed to load data to frontend when a user expands a node)
*    - cl_gui_column_tree=>eventid_header_context_men_req
* (needed for header context menu)
*    - cl_gui_column_tree=>eventid_header_click
* (allows selection of columns (only when item selection activated))
*   - cl_gui_column_tree=>eventid_item_keypress
* (needed for F1-Help (only when item selection activated))
*
* Nevertheless you have to provide their IDs again if you register
* additional events with SET_REGISTERED_EVENTS (see below).
* To do so, call first method  GET_REGISTERED_EVENTS (this way,
* all already registered events remain registered, even your own):

* (If you do not these events will be deregistered!!!).
* You do not have to register events of the toolbar again.
*----------------------------------------------------------------------*
MODULE EVENT_REGISTRATION OUTPUT.
Data: lt_events type cntl_simple_events,
ls_event type cntl_simple_event.

Data: event_handler type ref to lcl_event_handler.

CALL METHOD REF_TREE->GET_REGISTERED_EVENTS
IMPORTING
EVENTS = lt_events.

ls_event-eventid = cl_simple_tree_model=>eventid_node_double_click.
append ls_event to lt_events.

CALL METHOD REF_TREE->SET_REGISTERED_EVENTS
EXPORTING
EVENTS                    = lt_events.

create object event_handler.
set handler event_handler->node_dc for ref_tree.

ENDMODULE.                 " EVENT_REGISTRATION  OUTPUT

Step – X: Module for output processing. (In PBO of output Screen)

OOPs ALV for Hierarchy Tree
*&---------------------------------------------------------------------*
*&      Module  PROCESSING_OUTPUT  OUTPUT
*&---------------------------------------------------------------------*
*       Processing Output of the Table
*----------------------------------------------------------------------*
MODULE PROCESSING_OUTPUT OUTPUT.

Data: ls_node type treemsnodt.

CALL METHOD REF_TREE->ADD_NODE
EXPORTING
NODE_KEY                = 'ROOT'
ISFOLDER                = 'X'
TEXT                    = 'Orders'
EXPANDER                = 'X'.

loop at lt_vbak into ls_vbak.

ls_node-node_key = ls_vbak-vbeln.

concatenate 'Sales Order#' ':' ls_vbak-vbeln
into ls_node-text
separated by space.

CALL METHOD REF_TREE->ADD_NODE
EXPORTING
NODE_KEY                = ls_node-node_key
RELATIVE_NODE_KEY       = 'ROOT'
RELATIONSHIP            = cl_simple_tree_model=>relat_last_child
ISFOLDER                = 'X'
TEXT                    = ls_node-text
EXPANDER                = 'X'.

endloop.

loop at lt_vbap into ls_vbap.

concatenate ls_vbap-vbeln ls_vbap-posnr
into ls_node-node_key
separated by space.

ls_node-relatkey = ls_vbap-vbeln.

concatenate ls_vbap-posnr ls_vbap-matnr
into ls_node-text
separated by space.

CALL METHOD REF_TREE->ADD_NODE
EXPORTING
NODE_KEY                = ls_node-node_key
RELATIVE_NODE_KEY       = ls_node-relatkey
RELATIONSHIP            = cl_simple_tree_model=>relat_last_child
ISFOLDER                = ''
TEXT                    = ls_node-text
EXPANDER                = ''.

endloop.
ENDMODULE.                 " PROCESSING_OUTPUT  OUTPUT

Duplicate or allude the inserted code however change the plan. I would prefer to propose foster the whole report with the assistance of nearby class or possibly apply some modularization ideas. I utilized different PBO modules which are a major ‘no’ for any continuous articles.

Tree designs should likewise be possible in numerous alternate ways. A lot of reports is accessible over the web. I picked the least difficult approach to doing that(ironically the class name is “cl_simple_tree_model”). Splitter holders are all around investigated yet barely utilized except if we have such unambiguous prerequisites. Nonetheless, this report is only “Old wine in another container”. Trust this annihilates our restraint of utilizing Splitter Compartments and Tree Models on a similar call and meet the second level headed of this instructional exercise.

At the point when you are done with your new development, the eventual outcome of your steady exertion should look something like underneath.

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Selection Screen
Output List Screen
Expanded List
On Double-Click Event

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Future of APIs in SAP: Gazing into the Crystal Ball

The world of SAP APIs is constantly evolving, driven by innovation and the ever-growing need for seamless data exchange in a hybrid IT landscape. In this, the final part of our blog series, we delve into the exciting Future of APIs in SAP, exploring emerging trends, the role of APIs in the cloud, and the importance of developing your API skillset.

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As we look towards the future, several key trends are poised to shape the landscape of SAP API development and integration:

  • API Gateways: These intelligent gateways will act as central hubs for managing API traffic, enforcing security policies, and providing valuable analytics on API usage. Think of them as sophisticated airport terminals for your APIs, ensuring smooth and secure data flow.
  • Serverless Computing: The rise of serverless architectures will allow developers to focus on building API functionalities without worrying about server infrastructure management. This frees up valuable resources and empowers faster development cycles.
  • AI and Machine Learning (AI/ML): The integration of AI/ML with APIs will unlock a new level of automation and intelligence. Imagine APIs that can learn user behavior and preferences, personalizing data delivery and optimizing API performance.
  • Microservices Architecture: The popularity of microservices architectures, where applications are built as small, independent services, will further increase the demand for APIs as the communication channels between these services.

Embracing the Cloud: The Role of APIs in S/4HANA Cloud

The future of SAP is undoubtedly cloud-based, with S/4HANA Cloud leading the charge. APIs play a vital role in this cloud-centric world by enabling seamless integration between S/4HANA Cloud and other applications, both within and outside the SAP ecosystem. This fosters a more agile and extensible enterprise application landscape.

  • Pre-built APIs: S/4HANA Cloud offers a rich library of pre-built APIs that cater to various functionalities, streamlining the integration process for developers.
  • API Management as a Service (APIaaS): Cloud-based API management platforms will simplify API development, deployment, and governance within S/4HANA Cloud environments.
  • Event-Driven Architecture: APIs will play a crucial role in event-driven architectures, where applications react to real-time events, enabling a more dynamic and responsive business environment.

Future-Proofing Your Career: The Importance of API Skills

As the reliance on APIs in SAP continues to grow, developing your API skillset becomes increasingly important for future-proofing your career in the SAP world. Here are some ways to stay ahead of the curve:

  • Learn about API Design Principles: Understanding best practices for designing secure, well-documented, and user-friendly APIs is crucial.
  • Master API Development Tools: Familiarize yourself with SAP’s API development tools, such as the SAP Cloud Platform API Management service and the SAP API Business Hub.
  • Explore Integration Technologies: Gain knowledge of integration technologies like OData and SOAP, which form the backbone of SAP API communication.
  • Stay Updated with the Latest Trends: Continuously learn about emerging trends in the API landscape, such as serverless computing and AI/ML integration with APIs.

Resources for Staying Ahead of the Curve

Here are some valuable resources to help you stay updated on the latest advancements and best practices in SAP APIs:

  • SAP API Hub: This central repository provides access to a wealth of information on SAP APIs, including documentation, tutorials, and best practices. 
  • SAP Community: Engage with other SAP developers and experts in the SAP Community to discuss API-related topics and learn from their experiences. 
  • SAP Learning Hub: Explore online courses and learning resources offered by SAP to enhance your API development skills.

The future of SAP APIs is brimming with exciting possibilities. By embracing emerging trends, understanding the role of APIs in the cloud, and actively developing your API skillset, you can ensure you’re well-positioned to thrive in the ever-evolving world of SAP technology. So, dive into the world of SAP APIs, and unlock a future filled with innovation, agility, and seamless data integration!

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Mastering the Maze: Managing Your SAP API Landscape (Part 5)

Congratulations! You’ve conquered the foundational knowledge of SAP APIs, explored their various types and use cases, and even delved into the practicalities of consuming and developing them. But the journey doesn’t end there. Just like a bustling city, your SAP API landscape requires careful management to ensure its smooth operation and continued value.

In this final part of our SAP API series, we’ll equip you with the knowledge to effectively manage your API landscape. We’ll explore strategies for monitoring usage, establishing governance practices, prioritizing security, and utilizing valuable tools for streamlined API management.

Keeping a Pulse on Your APIs: Usage Monitoring and Performance Analysis

Just like any critical business function, your SAP APIs deserve close monitoring. Here’s how to ensure they’re performing optimally:

  • Track API Usage: Implement tools that track the frequency of API calls, user access patterns, and overall API utilization. This data helps identify popular APIs, potential bottlenecks, and areas for optimization.
  • Monitor API Performance: Measure response times, identify slow-performing APIs, and pinpoint potential performance issues. This proactive approach ensures your APIs remain responsive and deliver a seamless user experience.
  • Analyze API Errors: Track and analyze errors encountered during API calls. This can reveal integration issues, data inconsistencies, or faulty logic within the APIs themselves.

By implementing these monitoring practices, you can gain valuable insights into your API landscape’s health, identify areas for improvement, and proactively address potential issues before they disrupt business operations.

Governing Your APIs: Establishing Lifecycle Management Practices

Effective governance is paramount for a well-managed SAP API landscape. Here are some key practices to establish:

  • API Versioning: As APIs evolve, implement a versioning strategy to maintain compatibility with existing integrations while introducing new functionalities.
  • Deprecation Management: Clearly define a process for deprecating outdated APIs. This ensures developers are aware of upcoming changes and can plan their integrations accordingly.
  • Standardization and Documentation: Establish clear standards for API design, development, and documentation. This promotes consistency, simplifies maintenance, and ensures everyone is on the same page.
  • Access Controls and Security: Implement robust access control mechanisms to restrict access to specific APIs based on user roles and permissions.

By establishing these governance practices, you can ensure the order, control, and predictability needed for a healthy and sustainable SAP API landscape.

Security First: Prioritizing API Security Throughout the Lifecycle

The security of your SAP APIs is non-negotiable. Here’s how to prioritize security throughout the entire API lifecycle:

  • Threat Modeling: Identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities associated with your APIs. This proactive approach helps you mitigate risks before they can be exploited.
  • Authentication and Authorization: Implement robust authentication mechanisms to verify user identities and authorization controls to restrict access to authorized users only.
  • Data Encryption: Encrypt sensitive data transmitted through APIs to safeguard it from unauthorized access or interception.
  • API Gateway Security: Utilize an API Gateway that enforces security policies, monitors API traffic for suspicious activity, and provides additional layers of protection.

By adhering to these security best practices, you can build a strong defense against cyberattacks and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your valuable SAP data.

Tools and Technologies: Your SAP API Management Arsenal

Fortunately, you don’t have to navigate the complexities of API management alone. Here are some valuable tools and platforms to consider:

  • SAP Cloud Application Programming Model (CAPM): A robust platform for building and managing APIs in the SAP Cloud environment.
  • SAP API Management (SAP APIM): A comprehensive solution for designing, securing, publishing, and monitoring APIs across both on-premise and cloud environments.
  • Third-Party API Management Tools: Several third-party API management tools integrate seamlessly with SAP, offering additional functionalities and features.

By leveraging these tools and platforms, you can streamline API development, governance, and monitoring processes, allowing you to focus on the strategic utilization of your SAP APIs to drive business value.

Conclusion: A Landscape Under Control

Managing your SAP API landscape effectively requires a multi-pronged approach. By implementing the strategies and practices outlined in this blog, you can ensure your APIs are monitored, governed, and secured effectively. Additionally, utilizing the available tools and platforms empowers you to streamline API management tasks and maximize the potential of your SAP API ecosystem.

Remember, a well-managed SAP API landscape fosters innovation, streamlines integrations, and unlocks a world of possibilities for your business. So, take control, implement these valuable practices, and watch your SAP APIs become the driving force behind agility, efficiency, and a competitive edge in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

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Consuming APIs in SAP Applications

External Power: Consuming APIs in SAP Applications (Part 4)

The previous parts of this blog series have demystified APIs in SAP, explored their various types, and unveiled their potential benefits. Now, it’s time to delve into the practical aspects – consuming third-party APIs in SAP applications. This empowers you to integrate with external systems, unlock a world of data, and orchestrate complex workflows.

Bridging the Gap: Tools and Libraries for API Consumption

Consuming APIs in SAP applications doesn’t require reinventing the wheel. Here are some powerful tools and libraries that streamline the process:

  • ABAP Connectivity Framework (ICF): This built-in framework within SAP NetWeaver provides classes and functionalities specifically designed for sending HTTP requests and receiving responses. Ideal for developers familiar with ABAP programming.
  • SAP Cloud Platform – Integration Services: For cloud-based integrations, SAP Cloud Platform offers a robust suite of tools. Leverage services like “API Business Hub” to discover and manage APIs, and “SAP Cloud Connector” to securely connect to on-premise systems.
  • External Libraries: The world of open-source libraries offers a wealth of options for API consumption in SAP. Popular choices include libraries like “RestEasy” (Java) or “Requests” (Python), which can be integrated with SAP Cloud Platform applications.

Crafting the Code: Sending Requests and Handling Responses

Once you’ve chosen your tools, here’s a basic structure for consuming an API within your SAP application:

  1. API Discovery and Definition: Carefully analyze the API documentation to understand its endpoints, authentication methods, request parameters, and response formats.
  2. Building the Request: Use the chosen library or framework to construct the HTTP request message. Specify the API endpoint URL, HTTP method (GET, POST, etc.), headers (including authentication tokens if required), and any request body data.
  3. Sending the Request: Trigger the request using the appropriate library functions, initiating communication with the external API.
  4. Handling the Response: Parse the response received from the API. This might involve converting JSON or XML data into usable structures within your SAP application.
  5. Processing the Data: Extract the relevant information from the API response and utilize it within your application logic. This could involve updating SAP data models, triggering workflows, or displaying data to users.

Remember: Security is paramount! Always adhere to best practices for secure API access, such as using HTTPS and implementing proper authentication mechanisms.

Building Integration Symphonies: Combining Data from Multiple Sources

The true power of API consumption lies in its ability to orchestrate complex integrations. Here’s how you can combine data from various APIs and internal SAP data sources:

  • Data Mapping and Transformation: Utilize tools within your chosen integration platform (like SAP Cloud Platform Integration Services) to map data from different sources into a unified format, ensuring seamless integration within your SAP application logic.
  • Orchestration Workflows: Design workflows that call upon multiple APIs in a specific sequence, potentially combining data from internal SAP tables and external APIs to achieve a desired outcome.
  • Error Handling and Exception Management: Robust error handling mechanisms are crucial. Implement logic to handle potential API failures, timeouts, or unexpected responses, ensuring the overall integration process remains resilient.

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Beyond Simple Requests: Exploring Advanced Integration Patterns

For truly sophisticated integrations, consider these advanced patterns:

  • Message Queues: Implement message queues as a buffer between your SAP application and external APIs. This decouples the systems, allowing them to communicate asynchronously and improving overall scalability.
  • Real-time Event Processing: For scenarios requiring immediate action based on external events, leverage real-time event processing tools. These tools can react to data changes in real-time, triggering workflows or updates within your SAP system.

By mastering these techniques, you can transform your SAP applications into powerful integration hubs, seamlessly exchanging data with external systems and unlocking a new level of functionality and efficiency within your organization.

Conclusion: The API Advantage – A World of Opportunity Awaits

Consuming APIs in SAP applications opens a gateway to a world of possibilities. By leveraging the tools, libraries, and integration patterns discussed in this blog, you can craft robust and scalable integrations that empower your SAP applications to interact with external systems, exchange data seamlessly, and automate complex workflows. Embrace the power of API consumption and transform your SAP landscape into a truly connected and intelligent ecosystem.

This concludes our in-depth exploration of APIs in SAP applications. We hope this series has equipped you with the knowledge and tools to embark on your API integration journey. Stay tuned for further explorations into the ever-evolving world of SAP and its integration capabilities!

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Building APIs with SAP Tools and Technologies

Part 1 and 2 of this blog series unveiled the magic of APIs in SAP, exploring their role in system integration and the diverse landscape of SAP API types. Now, it’s time to step into the developer’s shoes and delve into the exciting world of building custom APIs with SAP tools and technologies.

SAP Tools: Essential API Development

SAP offers a robust ecosystem of tools and frameworks to empower you to craft APIs that seamlessly connect your SAP system with various applications. Here are some of the most popular choices:

  • SAP Cloud Platform API Management (SAP CP API Management): This comprehensive suite provides a one-stop shop for designing, developing, securing, publishing, and monitoring your APIs. It simplifies the entire API lifecycle, allowing you to build robust and scalable APIs in the cloud.
  • ABAP Web Services: For developers familiar with the ABAP programming language, ABAP Web Services offer a powerful way to expose SAP data and functionalities as SOAP APIs. This approach leverages the existing ABAP infrastructure within your SAP system.
  • SAP Leonardo and SAP HANA Cloud Platform: These cutting-edge platforms provide innovative tools for building and deploying microservices-based APIs. They cater to a more modern development approach, leveraging cloud-native technologies for greater agility and scalability.

The choice of tool often depends on factors like your specific needs, existing infrastructure, and developer skillset. No matter which tool you choose, SAP offers extensive documentation, tutorials, and training resources to guide you through the development process.

Building Your First API: A Step-by-Step Guide

Let’s embark on a practical journey by building a simple RESTful API in SAP using SAP Cloud Platform API Management. Here’s a basic roadmap:

  1. API Design: Define the purpose of your API, the data it will expose, and the functionalities it will offer. Plan the API endpoints (URLs) and the data format (like JSON) for request and response messages.
  2. Development: Use the SAP CP API Management console to create your API definition. Specify the endpoints, data models, and authentication mechanisms. Code the backend logic to interact with your SAP system using tools like ABAP or external libraries, depending on your chosen approach.
  3. Testing: Rigorously test your API using tools like Postman to simulate API calls and validate responses. Ensure your API functions as intended and handles various scenarios, including error conditions.
  4. Deployment and Monitoring: Publish your API through SAP CP API Management, making it accessible to authorized consumers. Monitor API usage and performance metrics to identify potential issues and optimize your API for efficiency.

Remember: This is a simplified overview. The development process can involve additional steps depending on the complexity of your API and the chosen tool.

Securing Your Gates: API Authentication and Authorization

Since APIs act as gateways to your SAP data, security is paramount. Here’s how to safeguard your API:

  • Authentication: Implement mechanisms like API keys, OAuth, or basic authentication to verify the identity of users or applications trying to access your API.
  • Authorization: Define access control rules to determine which users or applications have permission to perform specific actions on your API (e.g., read, write, update data).

SAP Cloud Platform API Management offers robust security features to help you implement these mechanisms and protect your valuable SAP data.

Building Well-Designed APIs: Best Practices for Success

While building your API, consider these best practices for optimal functionality and user experience:

  • Versioning: Implement API versioning to manage changes to your API over time, ensuring compatibility with existing consumers.
  • Documentation: Provide clear and comprehensive API documentation that explains how to use your API, including endpoint details, request/response formats, and error codes.
  • Error Handling: Design your API to handle errors gracefully, providing informative error messages to developers consuming your API.

By following these best practices, you can create well-designed, secure, and user-friendly APIs that empower seamless integration within your SAP ecosystem.

Conclusion: Empowering Innovation with Custom SAP APIs

Building custom APIs with SAP tools opens a world of possibilities for integration and innovation. You can unlock valuable SAP data for external applications, extend SAP functionalities to mobile devices, or even create entirely new business models through API-driven solutions.

As you embark on your SAP API development journey, remember that the tools and technologies discussed in this blog series are your companions. Leverage them effectively, prioritize security, and embrace best practices to craft exceptional APIs that bridge the gap between your SAP system and the ever-evolving world of applications.

So, unleash your inner developer, explore the potential of SAP API.

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A Deep Dive into the SAP API Hub

Unveiling the Powerhouse: A Deep Dive into the SAP API Hub (Part 2)

In part one of our blog series, we explored the exciting world of APIs in SAP, highlighting their role in system integration and unlocking a new level of innovation within your SAP ecosystem. Now, it’s time to delve deeper and introduce you to the SAP API Hub – your one-stop shop for discovering, exploring, and consuming a vast library of APIs to fuel your integration endeavors.

The SAP API Hub: Your Gateway to Integration Bliss

Imagine a treasure trove overflowing with powerful tools – that’s essentially what the SAP API Hub is. It’s a centralized platform that provides access to a comprehensive collection of APIs, not just from SAP but also from its extensive partner network. These APIs act as the building blocks for seamless integration between your SAP system and a multitude of applications and services, extending its functionalities and unlocking its true potential.

Navigating the Hub: Charting Your Course to the Perfect API

The SAP API Hub boasts a user-friendly interface that simplifies your API discovery journey. Here’s a roadmap to guide you:

  • Landing Page: Upon logging in, you’ll be greeted by a clear overview of popular APIs, categorized by solution area (e.g., Finance, Sales & Distribution, etc.). This provides a handy starting point for exploring relevant APIs based on your specific needs.
  • Search Functionality: The powerful search bar allows you to pinpoint APIs using keywords or filters based on functionality, category, or tag. This targeted approach saves you valuable time by quickly surfacing relevant options.
  • API Details Page: Once you’ve identified a promising API, delve deeper into its details page. Here, you’ll find comprehensive information such as:
    • API Description: A clear explanation of the API’s purpose and the functionalities it offers.
    • Endpoints: Specific URLs that define how applications interact with the API to retrieve or manipulate data.
    • Parameters: Essential details about the data you need to provide when making an API request (think of them as ingredients for a recipe).
    • Authentication: Information on the security protocols required to access the API (like API keys or OAuth).
    • Response Formats: The format in which the API will deliver the requested data (often JSON or XML).

Demystifying API Documentation: Your Guide to Successful Integration

The SAP API Hub doesn’t just present you with APIs; it empowers you to understand and utilize them effectively. Each API is accompanied by detailed documentation, acting as your instruction manual for successful integration. Here are some key components to pay attention to:

  • API Reference: This section provides in-depth explanations of each endpoint, including the parameters it accepts and the structure of the response data.
  • Code Samples: Many APIs offer code samples in various programming languages, demonstrating how to interact with the API and make requests. These serve as valuable starting points for developers to build integrations.
  • Tutorials and Best Practices: The SAP API Hub often provides additional resources like tutorials and best practices guides to help you get the most out of specific APIs.

Sandbox Environments: Your Testing Playground Before Going Live

The SAP API Hub understands the importance of “practice makes perfect” when it comes to API integration. This is why it offers sandbox environments for many APIs. Think of a sandbox as a safe testing ground where you can experiment with APIs, make test calls, and explore their functionalities without impacting your production environment. This allows you to refine your integration code and ensure everything works seamlessly before deploying it in your live system.

By leveraging the search functionalities, understanding API documentation, and utilizing the sandbox environments, you’ll be well-equipped to navigate the SAP API Hub and discover the perfect APIs to supercharge your SAP system’s capabilities.

In the next part of this blog series, we’ll take you on a hands-on exploration, guiding you through the process of consuming an SAP API and integrating it with an external application. Stay tuned to unlock the true potential of the SAP API Hub and transform your business processes through seamless integration!

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Payment Processing through IDOCs

Introduction to Electronic Payment Processing

Full electronic payment is an important aspect of electronic commerce. Companies today are moving away from paper checks and manual processing of wire and ACH payments to electronic payments. Almost all the banks today can accept electronic payment instructions from corporate clients. In addition to this, banks also allow for electronic payments for most payment methods such as wires, checks and ACH, as well as local payment methods in some countries. Payment Processing through IDOCs

One way to achieve this integration with banks would be to implement a custom solution by writing customized programs to create payment instructions and files which need to be sent to the banks. However, SAP has provided an easier way to implement this functionality by using an SAP IDoc interface. Most banks today allow for EDI payment processing through Payment IDOCs. SAP has capabilities to convert IDOCs into EDI message types or send the IDOCs directly to the bank through EDI medium electronically. Thus this option is gaining prominence today for SAP payment processing implementations.

IDOC-EDI Configuration

This section contains pointers to the configuration for IDOC-EDI payments.

Payment program configuration for IDOC-EDI payments 

a. You must also configure the output of a printed summary sheet for each payment run; 

b. Select the following forms in the field: FBZP – Paying Company Codes – In EDI Accompanying Sheet Form field – enter F110_EDI_01 

c. In transaction FBZP – Pmt methods in company code – select the payment method in the company code you want – In the form data field: enter Next Form F110_EDI_01 

d. You must also specify the variant as RFFOEDI1 in the payment methods configuration. 

FBZP – Pmt methods in country – select the payment method in the country you want – assign the variant RFFOEDI1 in the payment medium program field

EDI-Compatible Payment Methods It is required that the payment program identifies payment methods with which house banks can be used for EDI, before the payments and bank collection can be carried out using EDI. In this step, we specify the supported EDI payment method for each EDI-capable house bank. 

Financial Accounting – Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable – Business Transactions – Outgoing Payments – Payment Media – EDI Payment Orders and Debit Memos – Define EDI-Compatible Payment Methods for a House Bank.

External Payment Method Configuration

The payment methods configured in SAP cannot be identified by the bank as to the type of payment that needs to be carried out for a given transaction. Hence banks expect the IDOCs to be populated with bank specific payment codes. This is done using external payment method Configuration.

Financial Accounting – Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable – Business Transactions – Outgoing Payments – Payment Media – EDI Payment Orders and Debit Memos – Assign EDI Payment Method to External Payment Method. Payment Processing through IDOCs

The external payment method is the bank specific payment code which will be transmitted as an instruction for the type of payment to be carried out (e.g. check, ach etc) to the Bank through the IDOC. 

Processing Remittance Advices through IDOCs 

Current capabilities of SAP allow companies to transmit remittance advice details through IDOCs. As a result many banks provide additional functionality which allows the vendors to view the remittance information on the website once the IDOC has been processed by the bank and the payment has been made. This allows companies to do away with manual printing and processing of payment advice which results in reduction in costs and increased efficiency. Payment Processing through IDOCs.

The indicator commonly used to instruct the bank to display the remittance advice information online is configured as an instruction key in SAP configuration and assigned to the vendor in the vendor master. This setting allows companies to make this capability available for only those vendors who have a high transaction volume. This allows companies to keep their bank processing costs at a minimum. In order to instruct the bank to print online the remittance advice for a vendor payment, special instructions need to be configured in SAP. This is done using instruction key configuration which is country and payment method specific.

Financial Accounting – Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable – Business Transactions –Outgoing Payments – Payment Media – Data Medium Exchange – Define Instruction Keys 

For each of these instruction keys, instruction text and code word needs to be defined. These details will be provided by the bank with which the implementation team is dealing with.

Financial Accounting – Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable – Business Transactions – Outgoing Payments – Payment Media – Data Medium Exchange – Define Instructions for Payment Transactions. 

These instruction keys are then assigned in the vendor master for each of the vendors for whom this functionality needs to be activated.

Managing Localizations requirements:

Most countries have rules regarding the payment file formats, bank account numbers and other country specific mandatory data elements that need to be populated in the payment information that is processed by a third party. This information needs to be populated in the IDOC when the payments are generated in SAP. Standard SAP functionality provides for most of the common localizations that exist in different countries. However, care must be taken to match the data in these fields to the requirements provided by the banks. Payment Processing through IDOCs.

This is because often banks might place additional requirements with regards to what information they would like to see for the localizations in the IDOC. In cases where such information cannot be provided for by standard IDOC and bank master data set up, customization might be necessary. This can be achieved by using the user exit EXIT_SAPLIEDP_002 (for PAYEXT) to meet the requirements

IDOC structure

Understanding the payment IDOC structure is the key to a successful implementation. By comparing the 

standard IDOC elements with the format required by the bank, the implementation team can identify the 

customizations that are required for successful payment processing. Once IDOC is generated, the structure 

can be accessed at transaction WE05.

IDOC are split into three main sections Control records – They contain all the information for technical 

processing Data records – Contain the actual application data Status records – Keep the processing records

IDOC Control Record Structure.

The Control Record contains the administration information for technical processing, as well as the IDoc and message type. This information specifies the structure and the content of the next part. Only one control record is generated for one payment run while multiple data records can be generated for the same payment run.

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IDOC Data Record Structure

Data records hold the transactional data which is used by the bank to make the payment. Each data record consists of multiple segments, each of which contains specific data related to the payment being made. This data needs to be populated based on the requirements given by the bank. Attached below are the important segments of the IDOC data record structure and the information populated in them by SAP. The fields commonly used by the banks have been highlighted. Depending on the requirements given by the bank, the standard SAP IDOC may have to be customized to produce the IDOC in the format required by the bank 

Benefits of automated IDOC processing:

Following are some of the benefits of using this approach over manual or custom solution

a)  Minimum technical development required.

b)  Greater automation with straight through payment processing via most banks with minimum manual input can be achieved using this approach.

c)  Multiple IDOCs can be grouped together as required which reduces payment processing costs.

d)  Standardized format results in reduced time to integrate new countries, company codes and 

payment methods into the existing EDI-IDOC interface.

e)  Increased scalability for handling high payment volumes.

f)   More accurate transfer of data and reduction in data-integration risk with the bank interface

g)  Electronic Remittance Advice functionality supported which results in elimination of paper handling of remittance advice and reduced costs.

Variant in Payment Program 

In order the IDOC to be generated, one important aspect is that program being used for the creation of IDOC – RFFOEDI1 should have a variant. 

After the variant is created, the variant should include the payment method which requires the creation of IDOC and also the check box “generate the SAP IDOC” should be checked.  

Bank Master data management 

For the IDOC payment process to function successfully, there are three types of master data that needs to be created and managed appropriately:  

  • Bank directory  
  • House bank data  
  • Vendor bank data 

Bank directory: 

For every bank that will be used by House bank, Vendor master, Customer master or Business partners, the bank directory need to be defined. The bank directory constitutes several fields such as Bank key and SWIFT code. These fields may be required or optional depending upon country specific requirements. The following is the list of key data in the bank directory. 

Country Code BANKS 

Bank Key BNKA-BANKL 

Bank Number BNKA-BNKLZ (and BNKA-BANKL, if the bank number is selected as the 

bank key) 

SWIFT BNKA-SWIFT (and BNKA-BANKL, if the bank number is selected 

as the bank key) 

Bank Name BNKA-BANKA 

City BNKA-ORT01 

Street BNKA-STRAS 

Branch BNKA-BRNCH 

There are several sources from where the bank directory data can be obtained. The following are three major sources:  

Ready-to-load file provided by third parties (e.g. Thomson Financials)  

BIC File: Country specific format  

Legacy system bank data 

There are several ways to load these bank data into SAP. The following are the loading options corresponding to the above three data sources:  

  • Ready-to-load file: T-code BAUP  
  • BIC file: T-code BIC  
  • Legacy data: LSMW through T-code FI01

House Bank Data: 

Here we link the bank directory data of the house bank with two major components: 

Account data: 

Account number, account currency, control key, and corresponding GL account number against which cash transactions will be posted.

EDI Partner profiles: 

For each bank with which we are setting up the payment processing interface, we need to create a partner profile in SAP. This is done using transaction WE20. To create a partner profile we need to enter the partner number and partner type as “bank” in this transaction. For this partner profile you would need to maintain message types that are determined by the bank. For example, Citibank recommends message types EUPEXR and PAYEXT

You must set up outbound parameters for message types “PAYEXT” using IDoc type “PEXR2002” and for message type “EUPEXR” using IDoc type IDCREF01. For all message types output mode should be “4” (Collect IDocs / Do not start subsystem) and the segment release should be “45A” (field “Seg. Release in IDoc type”).

Once partner profiles are defined, it can be linked to the house bank. Additionally, the payment methods also need to be mapped to EDI partner profile at the house bank level for the automatic payment program to function. Payment Processing through IDOCs.

Vendor Bank Data 

Once the bank directory for a vendor bank is loaded, it can be mapped to the corresponding vendor account number. In the vendor, customer or business partner master, the following data is mandatory:  

  • Bank country  
  • Bank key  
  • Account number

Depending upon the country requirements, additional fields such as Check digits and IBAN number may be mandatory. For example, in almost all west European countries and parts of the middle-east IBAN is mandatory. 

Increasingly, a lot of countries are adapting IBAN for it virtually eliminates the possibility of payment error. IBAN contains all the key bank account details such as Bank Identifier Codes, branch codes, and account numbers. IBAN contains check digits which validates a given combination of country code, routing destination and account number. Hence, if the bank key or account number is wrong, the check digit will invalidate such IBAN, resulting in failure of payment processing at the source itself. For this reason, IBANs have reduced trans-national money transfer errors to under 0.1% of total payments. Payment Processing through IDOCs

In some situation, a vendor may have more than one bank account and depending upon the transaction/currency type, the payment may have to be made to corresponding account. In such case, Bank partner reference number has to be created. In the above figure, we have a partner reference identifier (BnkT field label) for each bank account. At the invoice level, one of these banks can be selected through this partner identifier so that payments will be made to the correct bank account.

Appendix Transactions Description.

FI01 Create Bank directory 

FI12 House Bank account master 

WE20 Maintain Partner profiles 

WE21 Assign file ports to Partner profiles 

XK01 Vendor master creation 

FBZP Maintain Payment program 

WE05 Access IDOC structure 

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SAP Fiori is the user interface or user experience (UX) that supplements and can replace the SAP GUI. This streamlined application uses tiles to encapsulate standard tasks, such as approving purchase requisitions, viewing sales orders, and approving timesheets. What is SAP Fiori? This is still a question worth asking as the UX is evolving and getting more sophisticated since its initial launch in 2013.

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What is SAP Fiori?

Fiori is a streamlined application, delivering a role-based user experience that can be personalized across all lines of business, tasks, and devices. It uses tiles to encapsulate standard tasks like viewing sales orders or approving timesheets. Based on customer input, SAP devised the SAP Fiori UX with user-friendliness and ease of use in mind. The UX also provides mobile deployment capabilities so users can work without needing access to a computer.

Ultimately, there’s a night and day difference between the SAP GUI and SAP Fiori UX. While the older GUI was bulky and hard to learn or train on, SAP Fiori has the seamless movements and controls you would expect out of any mobile application. The screens are simple, customizable, and modern, and there are none of the unnecessary tabs and fields the previous UX had.

SAP Fiori 2.0

SAP Fiori 2.0 launched in October 2016 as an update to Fiori adding UX functions that were missing in the first version, e.g. enhanced navigation, multi-application management, and proactive system notifications. Developed as the latest evolution for SAP HANA and S/4HANA, version 2.0 offers a new visual design that can adapt Fiori UIs to corporate identities. Other features introduced in SAP Fiori 2.0 include an Overview Page, which streamlines information flow, List Reports, Object Pages, and a Launchpad for navigating apps. The Launchpad enables querying for apps that may be required for new processes and new ways to organize tools intuitively. A Viewport expands users’ desktops to the right and left. SAP Fiori 3.0 is the new target design being planned from SAP, which evolves the design system to fully support the Intelligent Suite.

The Benefits of Fiori

What are some SAP Fiori benefits? Users report increased productivity with Fiori. Research reveals that Fiori delivers a 64% reduction in time needed to complete a task compared to SAP GUI. It’s simpler and easier to learn, so it drives a strong adoption rate and cuts training time. Employees tend to get less frustrated with Fiori.

SAP Fiori offers more intuitive workflows that feature business logic instead of SAP logic. Users who are not experts in SAP find this easier to use. People can move around in the organization more readily. They don’t have to retrain on SAP to switch roles. The UX also results in improved mobility. In contrast to the mouse-and-keyboard structure of the SAP GUI, Fiori-based applications are usable by mobile employees on a variety of device types.

On the application development side, users of SAP Fiori on HANA find less need to build their own tools. This is partly the result of the expanding Fiori library. In addition, the SAP/Apple partnership provides a range of preset app options.

SAP Fiori Architecture

Developed to meet new enterprise IT criteria, SAP devised Fiori to be available on-demand in the cloud and on-premises. Fiori must also support multiple device form factors. Some architectural principles underpinning Fiori include:

  • Central Access to apps through the SAP Fiori launchpad – supporting personalization, navigation and configuration
  • Security with single sign-on (SSO) as well as role-based authentication and authorization
  • Open Data Protocol (OData), which facilitates secure provisioning and data consumption

Fiori also embeds analytics into apps, if those are required. Developers can engage in custom development, so they are able to design, build and deploy SAP Fiori apps rapidly. They achieve this goal by using Fiori’s enterprise-ready UI development toolkit, which is based on SAPUI5 with support for HTML5 and JavaScript. This makes possible app extensibility, with possible enhancements to apps through the SAP Web IDE and its templates.

As a result of this architecture, SAP Fiori is not tied to a specific device, session, or user. Fiori app users can start a task and save it in an incomplete form. Later, they can resume working on it from a different device. The app automatically saves data asynchronously. Users can even hand off partially completed tasks to one another.

Deployment Options

When it comes to SAP Fiori deployment options, admins have five basic choices: Fiori Front End Server (FES) embedded deployment, FES hub deployment, gateway embedded, gateway hub, and cloud. Each approach suits a specific set of requirements and SAP landscape preferences.

  • FES embedded deployment, where Fiori is embedded in a single SAP landscape, is the simplest deployment option9. It is best for situations where there is a single Fiori instance running.
  • FES hub deployment, which bundles the Fiori UI components, SAP Launchpad and SAP Gateway. Business logic and traditional UIs stay on the back end, so you can integrate multiple back end systems like SAP CRM and SRM.
  • Gateway embedded, where the SAP Gateway is embedded in the back end, which makes it possible to integrate cloud FES instances with a cloud connector.
  • Gateway hub, here SAP Gateway serves as a hub – making it easy to connect the backend with FES in the cloud
  • SAP Fiori Cloud, with FES in the cloud on a standalone basis. It connects to back end systems that are on-premises.

Launchpad Configuration

SAP Fiori Launchpad configuration involves a shell that hosts SAP Fiori apps. At the same time, the shell provides the apps with configuration, navigation, and personalization services, along with embedded support. The result is tile-based information architecture. Each tile represents a business application, which can be launched by the user. Tiles display according to the user’s role and indicate live statuses, such as how the number of open tasks.

SAP GUI vs. Fiori

Ultimately, how can you compare the SAP GUI vs. Fiori? Fiori offers a number of clear benefits over SAP GUI, including better productivity and multi-device task workflows. In architectural terms, Fiori gives you the advantage of RESTful APIs, which are more fluid and easily connected than traditional SAP application integration tools.

Fiori is projected to replace SAP GUI, particularly in organizations that are migrating to HANA and S/4HANA. This is mostly the result of a better UX overall, developed to enhance the new database. The older GUI is comparatively bulky and difficult to learn (or train). Fiori is built in HTML5. As a result, it has the kind of seamless movements and controls you expect from a modern mobile app. The screens are simple and clean in design, matching what users expect from today’s applications.

Moving forward with SAP Fiori

SAP Fiori is simple for users, but behind the scenes, it can be challenging to set up and manage. Configuration and gateways require expertise to navigate the pitfalls of the project as well as being able to identify the additional stakeholders needed for mobilizing your applications. Additionally, if you’re harnessing SAP Fiori as part of a more complex project, such as an SAP HANA migration, an SAP-certified partner like Secure-24 can ease the transition and help optimize your new IT landscape.

What is the difference between SAP and SAP Fiori?

SAP and SAP Fiori are related but distinct components within the SAP ecosystem. Here’s a breakdown of their differences:

  1. SAP: SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing) is a leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that provides integrated business solutions to manage various aspects of an organization, such as finance, human resources, sales, procurement, inventory, and more. SAP is a comprehensive suite of applications designed to streamline business processes, enhance efficiency, and provide valuable insights through data analytics.
  2. SAP Fiori: SAP Fiori is a user experience (UX) and design framework developed by SAP to improve the user interface (UI) and user experience of SAP applications. It focuses on providing a modern, intuitive, and consistent user interface across different devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones. SAP Fiori aims to make SAP applications more user-friendly, responsive, and visually appealing.

Key differences between SAP and SAP Fiori:

Scope: SAP is the entire suite of ERP applications that cover various business functions, while SAP Fiori is a design framework focused on improving the user experience for SAP applications.

Functionality: SAP offers a wide range of functionalities to manage business processes across departments, while SAP Fiori enhances the user interface and user experience of specific SAP applications.

User Experience: SAP’s traditional user interfaces have been criticized for their complexity and lack of user-friendliness. SAP Fiori addresses these concerns by providing a more modern, streamlined, and intuitive user experience.

Device Support: SAP Fiori is designed with responsive design principles, allowing it to adapt and provide an optimal user experience on various devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones. Traditional SAP interfaces might not be as well-suited for mobile devices.

Adoption: SAP Fiori is not a separate application or module but a design language and set of guidelines. It can be applied to specific SAP applications to enhance their user experience. SAP customers can choose to adopt SAP Fiori and apply it to their existing SAP applications.

In summary, SAP is the overarching ERP software suite that covers a wide range of business processes, while SAP Fiori is a design framework focused on improving the user experience of specific SAP applications. By incorporating SAP Fiori, SAP aims to make its applications more user-friendly, visually appealing, and accessible across different devices.

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Profit and Loss Closing T codes


 
1. Capital Investment Projects – Settle Order to AUC 

Accounting -> Investment management -> Internal orders -> Period-end closing -> Single functions -> Settlement ->…  Various

 2. Capital Investment Projects – Settle AUC to asset in service
Accounting -> Investment management -> Fixed assets -> Postings  -> Cap. asset u. const. -> Settle  AIBU

 3. PP/CO Period-End Closing
Logistics -> Production -> Production Control -> Period-end closing ->…

or

Accounting -> Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Cost Object Controlling -> Product Cost by Order -> Period-End Closing -> Single Functions ->…  Various

 4. Internal Order Period-End Closing
Accounting -> Controlling -> Internal Orders -> Period-end closing -> Single functions ->…  Various

5. Cost Center Accounting Period-End Closing
Accounting -> Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Period-end closing -> Single functions ->…  Various

 6. Profitability Analysis Period-End Closing
Accounting -> Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Actual Postings -> Cost Center Costs/Process Costs ->…  KEU5, KEG5, CPAE

 7. Lock Controlling Transactions
Accounting -> Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Environment -> Period lock -> Change  OKP1

 8. Reconciliation Ledger
Accounting -> Controlling -> Cost Element Accounting -> Actual postings -> Reconciliation withFI  KALC

 9. Reconciliation Ledger Follow Up Postings
Accounting -> Controlling -> Cost Element Accounting -> Environment -> Reconciliation ledger -> Follow up posting  KAL1

10. Reconciliation Ledger Configuration
IMG -> Controlling -> Overhead Cost Controlling -> Cost and Revenue Element Accounting -> Reconciliation Ledger  Various

11. Post payroll information to accounting
Human Resources -> Payroll -> (Country-specific)  PC00_ M99_ CIPE

12. Configure Payroll for posting to accounting
IMG -> Payroll -> Payroll: (country-specific)  Various Customizing Technical, Organizational and Documentary  Steps

13. Define fiscal year variants
IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Fiscal Year -> Maintain Fiscal Year Variant (Maintain Shortened Fisc. Year)  OB29

14. Allocate fiscal year variant to a company code
IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Fiscal Year -> Assign Company Code to a Fiscal Year Variant  OB37

15. Define Variants for Open Posting Periods
IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Document -> Posting Periods -> Define Variants for Open Posting Periods  OBBO

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16. Allocate Posting Period Variant to Company Code
IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Document -> Posting Periods -> Assign Variants to Company Code  OBBP

17. Open and Close Posting Periods
Accounting -> Financial accounting -> General ledger  -> Environment -> Current settings -> Open and Close Posting Periods  OB52

18. Carry Forward Balance to New Fiscal Year
Accounting -> Financial accounting -> General ledger -> Periodic processing -> Closing -> Carry Forward -> Balances  F.16

19. Define Retained Earning account
IMG -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger Accounting -> Business Transactions -> Closing -> Carrying Forward -> Define Retained Rarnings Account  OB53

20. Schedule Manager
Accounting -> Financial accounting -> General ledger -> Periodic processing -> Schedule Manager  SCMA

21. Subsequent Business Area/Profit Center Adjustment – Calculate
Accounting -> Financial accounting  -> General ledger -> Periodic processing -> Closing -> Regroup -> Balance Sheet Readjustment -> Calculate  F.5D 

22. Subsequent Business Area/Profit Center Adjustment – Post
Accounting -> Financial accounting  -> General ledger -> Periodic processing -> Closing -> Regroup -> Balance Sheet Readjustment -> Post  F.5E

23. Transfer B/S Items to Profit Center Accounting
Accounting -> Enterprise Controlling -> Profit Center Accounting -> Actual Postings -> Period-End Closing -> Transfer Payables/Receivables  1KEK

24. PCA Balance Carried Forward
Accounting -> Enterprise Controlling -> Profit Center Accounting -> Actual Postings -> Period-End Closing -> Carrying Forward of Balances  2KES

25. Profit and Loss Adjustment
Accounting -> Financial accounting -> General ledger -> Periodic processing -> Closing -> Regroup -> Profit and Loss Adjustment  F.50

26. Run Compact Document Journal
Accounting -> Financial accounting -> General ledger -> Information system -> General Ledger Reports -> Document -> General -> Compact Document Journal 

27. Create Balance Audit Work Files
IMG -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger Accounting -> Business Transactions -> Closing -> Documenting -> Define Accumulated Work Files for Balance Audit Trail  OBBQ

28. Run Monthly Balance Audit Trail for Open Item Accounts
Accounting -> Financial accounting -> General ledger -> Periodic processing -> Closing -> Document -> Balance audit trail -> Open item accounts -> Open Item Account Balance Audit Trail from the Document File 

29. Run Monthly Balance Audit Trail for Other Accounts
Accounting -> Financial accounting -> General ledger -> Periodic processing -> Closing -> Document -> Balance audit trail -> All accounts -> General Ledger from the Document File 

30. Create Extract for Accumulated Open Item Balance Audit Trail
Accounting -> Financial accounting -> General ledger -> Periodic processing -> Closing -> Document -> Balance audit trail -> Open item accounts -> From balance audit trail -> Extract for Accumulated Open Item Audit Trail 

31. Run Accumulated Open Item Balance Audit Trail
Accounting -> Financial accounting -> General ledger -> Periodic processing -> Closing -> Document -> Balance audit trail -> Open item accounts -> From balance audit trail -> Accts Detailed Listing from Open Item Account Accumulated Audit Trail 

32. Create Extract for Accumulated Balance Audit Trail for Other Accounts
Accounting -> Financial accounting -> General ledger -> Periodic processing -> Closing -> Document -> Balance audit trail -> All accounts -> From balance audit trail -> Extract for the Accumulated Historical Balance Audit Trail 33. Run Accumulated Balance Audit Trail for Other Accounts
Accounting -> Financial accounting -> General ledger -> Periodic processing -> Closing -> Document -> Balance audit trail -> All accounts -> From balance audit trail -> Account Details from Historical Accumulated Balance Audit Trail

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