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EDI Mapping

Former Member — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:16:19 GMT

Hi All,

I have an EDI file format of x12. What is the way of approach to Convert it and post in SAP.?

Can any body tell me how can i get the mapping software for EDI X12?

Thanks

Avi

Re: EDI Mapping

Former Member — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:23:26 GMT

Hi!

There are a lot of programs, which specified themselves to conver EDI format to an another (IDOC, XML, etc...). I've heard about one, it is called Seeburger. They are in partnership with SAP also, so they are not very cheap...

You might search on the internet after other EDI converters and pick one which is the best for you.

Or you might write the conversion by yourself, but it will take surely a LONG time...

Regards

Tamá

Re: EDI Mapping

Former Member — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:55:16 GMT

Hi ,

They are third parties which are there which will convert the EDI X12 format to SAP supported Idoc. As the other SAP SDN guy said Tamás Nyisztor , Its very costly for mapping.

For Example if you want to convert EDI 810 TO An Idoc , it will under go the process of mapping by the third party and finally matches into AN SAP Invoice.

EDI810----

MApping----

Invoice.

There are number of tools for mapping Example Altova, EDIdev etc.

Here are some links

http://www.altova.com/videos.asp?type=0&video=edimapping

Thanks

MAnju

Re: EDI Mapping

Former Member — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:09:04 GMT

Hello Avinash,

I'll keep it short. Look at it this way.

To post anything is SAP from an external system , Idocs are used widely, that is the most popular method.

Idoc has a message type and Idoc type ( we30/we60). This is attached to each other and also to a Process code ( we42/we43).

The process code is something which tells the Idoc what to do when the idoc comes in SAP. The process code attaches the Idoc to a function module.

This FM is responsible for posting the idoc in SAP.

we20 is where you maintain your EDI partners profile.

Now how do you convert the X12 to an Idoc? There are lot of 3rd party tools ( Gentran /Seeburger/ harginber etc.)

SAP also has its own tools ( XI ) in the latest version.

All the mapping software is pretty expensive , something which a company usually buys .

Regards

Re: EDI Mapping

Former Member — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:10:10 GMT

Hello Avinash,

I'll keep it short. Look at it this way.

To post anything is SAP from an external system , Idocs are used widely, that is the most popular method.

Idoc has a message type and Idoc type ( we30/we60). This is attached to each other and also to a Process code ( we42/we43).

The process code is something which tells the Idoc what to do when the idoc comes in SAP. The process code attaches the Idoc to a function module.

This FM is responsible for posting the idoc in SAP.

we20 is where you maintain your EDI partners profile.

Now how do you convert the X12 to an Idoc? There are lot of 3rd party tools ( Gentran /Seeburger/ harginber etc.)

SAP also has its own tools ( XI ) in the latest version.

All the mapping software is pretty expensive , something which a company usually buys .

Regards