Part 2 – Process
In part two, you will use batch functions within SAP. The table below lists the different transaction codes to get started with setting up your batch recording.
Transactions:
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Transaction |
Description |
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SHDB |
Batch Input Recording (records a batch session) |
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SM35 |
Batch Input Initial Screen (to review recorded batch sessions) |
- To begin, go to transaction SHDB.
- Name the recording session z_BDC_XX (where XX is the last two numbers of your assigned logon id). From the menu bar, select Recording à Create.
- For the transaction code, enter MK01 (the initial vendor master create screen).
- Your batch recording session in now initiated. To begin, enter in a fictitious vendor as performed in Part 1 of this project.
- From the Create Vendor: Address screen, input the following fields (remember, these are the minimum required Vendor Master Data fields for our data conversion):
- From the next page, select USD as currency type (this may not be an option).
Your batch input recording session should resemble the following:
After you record the batch session, generate the program based upon what was recorded (very similar to a Macro).
- Start by going back to transaction SHDB. Click on the overview toolbar icon, or press F8.
- Look for your session recording and click once on the line item. When your session is highlighted, click on ‘Generate Program’ from the tool bar. Name your program Z_BDC_XX (where XX is the last two digits of your assigned login id).
- At the attributes screen, fill in the appropriate values….you may use the following as a guideline (notice the application is type: M):
After the attributes have been filled out, review the generated ABAP/4 code:
Notice all the perform statements that have been coded for you.
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