finding function modules for a particular Bapi

[Former Member]

Which function module is behind a particular BAPI? How to find the function modules.

[Former Member]

The bapi is a function module by itself. The function module name is the BAPI name. You can view it using transaction SE37.

[Former Member]

Hi sunil,

If we go with tc bapi,then all bapis can b viewed.select any one of the bapi that u want.then on the right side it will display all options along with function module name.

eg:bapi->select alphabetical tab->select BUS1001_Groupnr_29->select display->on the right side check for fm name its BAPI_MATERIAL_DISPLAY

[Former Member]

Hi,

You can Go to wiki-------Code gallery and find the program to search BAPI of particular Requriment.

OR

Search With String : FIND OR SEARCH BAPI Here ,

You will find my program to search BAPI.

Just copy and paste it on SE38 and Execute.

[Former Member]

HI,

Business Application Programming Interfaces (BAPIs) are the standard interfaces provide to enable access to SAP functions across formal, stable, and dialog-free interfaces. These interfaces can be used by external applications developed by customers and complementary software partners as well as by other SAP applications.

BAPIs can be used for these types of integration:

Connecting R/3 Systems to the Internet using the SAP Business Connector or Internet Application Components (IACs)

BAPIs also allow the creation of true component software, as they enable standardized communication between SAP components. The ultimate objective is to encapsulate the functionality of the SAP system in independent business components that are integrated through a common interface (the BAPIs).

The integration of new SAP components (such as Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) and Business Information Warehouse (BW)), non-SAP software, and legacy systems.

Implementation of distributed R/3 scenarios with asynchronous connections using Application Link Enabling (ALE).

Using PC programs as frontends to the R/3 System – These can be developed with Visual Basic (Microsoft), for example, or with Visual Age for Java (IBM).

Lot of other information about BAPIs can be found in many help portals. This is just an introduction to the world of BAPis. Hope this helps.

Reward If helpfull,

Naresh.