SAP ABAP BDC (Batch Data Communication) Tutorial

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SAPABAPBDC(BatchDataCommunication)Tutorial
SAP ABAP BDC (Batch Data Communication) Tutorial

Introduction to Batch input
Batch input is typically used to transfer data from non

systems to R/3 systems or to transfer data between R/
It is a data transfer technique that allows you to transf

automatically to screens belonging to transactions, an
SAP system. Batch input is controlled by a batch input
In this tutorial you will learn:

Introduction to Batch input
Methods of Batch Input
Batch Input Procedures
Writing BDC program
Creating Batch Input Session
Batch Input Recorder
Batch input session
Groups a series of transaction calls together with input data and user actions . A batch input sessio
used to execute a dialog transaction in batch input, where some or all the screens are processed by
session. Batch input sessions are stored in the database as database tables and can be used within
as internal tables when accessing transactions.
Points to note
BDI works by carrying out normal SAP transactions just as a user would but it execute the transa
automatically.All the screen validations and business logic validation will be done while us
Data Input.
It is suitable for entering large amount of data.
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No manual interaction is required
Methods of Batch Input

SAP provide two basic methods for transferring legacy data in to the R/3 System.
1. Classical Batch Input method.
2. Call Transaction Method.
Classical Batch Input method
In this method an ABAP/4 program reads the external data to the SAP System and stores in a batch
session.
After creating the session, you can run the session to execute the SAP transaction in it.
This method uses the function modules BDC_ OPEN, BDC_INSERT and BDC_CLOSE
Batch Input Session can be process in 3 ways
1. In the foreground
2. In the background
3. During processing, with error display
You should process batch input sessions in the foreground or using the error display if you want to
data transfer.
If you want to execute the data transfer or test its performance, you should process the sessions in
background.
Points to note about Classical Batch Input method
Asynchronous processing
Transfer data for multiple transactions.
Synchronous database update.
A batch input process log is generated for each session.
Session cannot be generated in parallel.
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Call Transaction Method.
In this method ABAP/4 program uses CALL TRANSACTION USING statement to run an SAP transacti
Entire batch input process takes place online in the program
Points to Note:
Faster processing of data
Synchronous processing
Transfer data for a single transaction.
No batch input processing log is generated.
Batch Input Procedures
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You will typically observe the following sequence of steps to develop Batch Input for your organizat
1. Analysis of the legacy data. Determine how the data to be transferred is to be mapped in to the S
Structure. Also take note of necessary data type or data length conversions.
2. Generate SAP data structures for using in export programs.
3. Export the data in to a sequential file. Note that character format is required by predefined SAP b
programs.
4. If the SAP supplied BDC programs are not used, code your own batch input program. Choose an
batch input method according to the situation.
5. Process the data and add it to the SAP System.
6. Analyze the process log. For the CALL TRANSACTION method, where no proper log is created, us
messages collected by your program.
7. From the results of the process analysis, correct and reprocess the erroneous data.
Writing BDC program

You may observe the following process to write your BDC program
1. Analyze the transaction(s) to process batch input data.
2. Decide on the batch input method to use.
3. Read data from a sequential file
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4. Perform data conversion or error checking.

5. Storing the data in the batch input structure,BDCDATA.
6. Generate a batch input session for classical batch input,or process the data directly with CALL TR
USING statement.
Batch Input Data Structure
Declaration of batch input data structure
DATA:BEGINOF<bdctable>
OCCURS<occursparameters>.
INCLUDESTRUCTUREBDCDATA.
DATA:ENDOF<bdctable>.
Field name
Type
Length
Description
PROGRAM
CHAR
Module pool
DYNPRO
NUMC
Dynpro number
DYNBEGIN
CHAR
Starting a dynpro
FNAM
CHAR
35
Field name
FVAL
CHAR
80
Field value
The order of fields within the data for a particular screen is not of any significance
Points to Note
While populating the BDC Data make sure that you take into consideration the user settings. This
relevant for filling fields which involves numbers ( Like quantity, amount ). It is the user setting w
decides on what is the grouping character for numbers E.g.: A number fifty thousand can be writ
50,000.00 or 50.000,00 based on the user setting.
Condense the FVAL field for amount and quantity fields so that they are left aligned.
Note that all the fields that you are populating through BDC should be treated as character type
populating the BDC Data table.
In some screens when you are populating values in a table control using BDC you have to note h
number of rows are present on a default size of the screen and code for as many rows. If you ha
populate more rows then you have to code for "Page down" functionality as you would do when
populating the table control manually.
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Number of lines that would appear in the above scenario will differ based on the screen size tha
uses. So always code for standard screen size and make your BDC work always in standard scree
irrespective of what the user keeps his screen size as.
Creating Batch Input Session

1. Open the batch input session session using function module BDC_OPEN_GROUP.
2. For each transaction in the session:
Fill the BDCDATA with values for all screens and fields processed in the transaction.
Transfer the transaction to the session with BDC_INSERT.
3. Close the batch input session with BDC_CLOSE_GROUP
Batch Input Recorder
Batch input recorder (System > Services > Batch input > Recorder) records transactions which are m
entered and creates a batch input session which can be executed later using SM35.
Begin the batch input recorder by selecting the Recording pushbutton from the batch input initia
The recording name is a user defined name and can match the batch input session name which
created from the recording.
Enter a SAP transaction and begin posting the transaction.
After you have completed posting a SAP transaction you either choose Get Transaction and Save
recording or Next Transaction and post another transaction.
Once you have saved the recording you can create a batch input session from the recording and
a batch input program from the recording.
The batch input session you created can now be analyzed just like any other batch input session.
The program which is generated by the function of the batch input recorder is a powerful tool fo
interface programmer. It provides a solid base which can then be altered according to customer
requirements.
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SAP ABAP BDC (Batch Data Communication) Tutorial

Batch input is typically used to transfer data from non

It is a data transfer technique that allows you to transf

In this tutorial you will learn:

No manual interaction is required

Methods of Batch Input

Call Transaction Method.

Batch Input Procedures

Writing BDC program

4. Perform data conversion or error checking.

Creating Batch Input Session

Batch Input Recorder

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