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conversion vs interface

Former Member — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:35:05 GMT

hi all

wat is basically the difference between a conversion and an interface.

can anyone explain.

thanks,

Saroja.

Re: conversion vs interface

Former Member — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:39:32 GMT

check the thread

Regards

Sailaja.

Re: conversion vs interface

Former Member — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:40:58 GMT

Conversion, converting legacy system data into SAP data. Meaning that it is mainly a one shot deal, for example bringing your customer master to SAP from the legacy system, converting the fields used in legacy to the fields and values used in SAP.

Interface, a program or group of programs that handle the passing of data from one system to another. These programs work together to export the data from one system and import into a target system, maybe these programs run once a day, maybe twice, may every hour throughout the day. It is a good way to keep the data in two or more systems in sync with each other.

Interface programs are also data extract program. Data is extracted from SAP into a flat file and transferred to other external systems like UNIX, mainframe.

In data extracts, the file layout is designed and this layout should be in synch with other external systems.

Thanks,

SKJ

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SKJ

Re: conversion vs interface

Former Member — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:43:09 GMT

Hi,

Check these links:

https://forums.sdn.sap.com/click.jspa?searchID=1982861&messageID=3255157

https://forums.sdn.sap.com/click.jspa?searchID=1982861&messageID=3251787

https://forums.sdn.sap.com/click.jspa?searchID=1982861&messageID=2841468

https://forums.sdn.sap.com/click.jspa?searchID=1982861&messageID=3239305

Regards,

Re: conversion vs interface

Former Member — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:45:13 GMT

Saroja,

I will explain you with a simple example.

Conversion:

When I wanted to change the currency from one to another, SAP has conversion programs for this local currency conversion.

Interface:

The Interfaces component includes External Transportation Planning Systems and Communication via Internet. Using interfaces, the SAP System can communicate with other systems and exchange data.

Hope it will help you.

Regards,

Amey