Category Archives: ABAP

base64

Base64 Encoding and Decoding in SAP ABAP

Posted on by Isuru Fernando

In this blog post, we will discuss the Base64 algorithm, ABAP Function Modules which can be used to Encode and Decode Base64, ABAP program to Encode text to Base64, or Decode Base64 format to Text. There are several ABAP Functional Modules we can use when it comes to Encoding and Decoding Base64. Let’s first look […]

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ABAP

Attach Files to SAP Business Documents Using GOS – ABAP

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In this article, we will see how to attach files to SAP business documents (objects) using Generic Object Services (GOS). First, we will understand the concept of GOS, then, how to use the GOS toolbox in GUI to attach files. Afterward, we’ll learn to implement an ABAP logic to attach a file interfaced through SAP […]

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Application Log

SAP S4 HANA Application Log (User Manual)

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The application log provides an infrastructure and a set of tools to record and monitor system/application-specific log messages in SAP. The application log allows users to monitor all message logs in S4 HANA system centrally. Application log records system events, such as the execution of workflows for later use, especially to employ when it comes […]

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ALE/iDoc

Outbound IDoc Configuration with Output Determination in SAP – Techno-functional​ Guide

Posted on by Isuru Fernando

In this article, we will look at an end-to-end EDI transmission that utilizes outbound iDocs and Output Determination. Not only will we examine Outbound iDoc and Output Determination configuration steps in detail, but also discuss different outbound iDoc generating methods in SAP, as well as how to troubleshoot and test an outbound iDoc scenario. Moreover, […]

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ALE/iDoc

Change Pointer Tables in SAP (ALE) and BDCP2

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In this article, we will talk about table BDCP2 and other Change Pointer tables of SAP. First, we will discuss the structure of SAP table BDCP2 and how the Change Pointer table is updated. Secondly, we will talk about how to process Change Pointers from the BDCP2 table. Thirdly, how to migrate Change Pointers when […]

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ABAP

ABAP Numeric Check in SAP HANA

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In any ERP system such as SAP which interacts with users and other integrated systems need certain checks to validate the data flowing to the system. The validations could be master data validation, data type validation or other custom validations. Numeric check falls under the category data type validation. Applications can use numeric or number […]

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Proxy

Debug and Test Inbound ABAP Proxy in SAP HANA (How to Guide)

Posted on by Isuru Fernando

There are two methods to debug ABAP inbound proxies in SAP. Debugging using SPROXY test feature External Debugging Each method has it’s own advantages, disadvantages, limitations and use cases. But, using these two methods you can fully debug and test an inbound ABAP proxies. In this article we will discuss in detail how to perform […]

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ABAP

SUBMIT Statement in SAP ABAP (Updated for HANA)

Posted on by Isuru Fernando

SUBMIT is a keyword in SAP ABAP where you can use to execute an ABAP program within an another ABAP Program. There are multiple variations how you can use SUBMIT statement in SAP ABAP. For example, with different variations of SUBMIT statement syntax, you can define how to set Selection Screen parameters of the calling […]

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ALE/iDoc

Important SAP ALE/iDoc Processing Programs

Posted on by Isuru Fernando

There is a vast number of transactions and standard programs that should be used to configure an ALE/iDoc integration scenario. In addition, there are multiple programs and transactions that are useful for day-to-day operations of ALE/EDI layer. For example process Inbound and Outbound iDocs by standard programs, archive old iDocs, change the status of iDocs, […]

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ALE/iDoc

How to Download an iDoc to XML File (3 Different Techniques)

Posted on by Isuru Fernando

If you want to download iDocs as files, there are several standard SAP options. But, if you want to convert an iDoc in your SAP system as an XML, capabilities and limited. You may need to download an iDoc created in the system in XML format for multiple reasons. You may want to communicate iDoc […]

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