topic Re: what is difference between BAPI and ALE in Application Development and Automation Discussions

what is difference between BAPI and ALE

Former Member — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 19:12:35 GMT

Hi all,

what is difference between BAPI and ALE?

Thanks in advance,

Shashikanth.

Re: what is difference between BAPI and ALE

Former Member — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 19:16:40 GMT

Hi there,

They don't have anything in common! Or maybe not both are in SAP. BAPI is a tool and ALE is a technique.

Weidong

Re: what is difference between BAPI and ALE

Former Member — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 19:21:27 GMT

At a high level, BAPI's are ABAP function modules that are enabled for calls from external systems (can also be used internally).

A BAPI usually has defined import and export parameters. You call a BAPI via a program, input some values, and the BAPI executes and returns some values to the calling program.

ALE is a means of migrating DATA between SAP systems. You configure logical destinations, establish some migrating criteria and the system takes care of getting your data from point A to point B

That's pretty general but I hope it helps.

Brent

Re: what is difference between BAPI and ALE

Former Member — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 20:29:49 GMT

BAPI - U can call from Non sap systems.

ALE - Especially used to integrate SAP systems only worldwide. But ALE can also bne configured through out NON SAP systems by configuring Data Modelling.

Cheers,

Manish