IDOC for uploading data into Infotypes

[Former Member]

Hi All,

Are there any standard IDOC's available for uploading data into OM infotypes 1000,1001. If yes, what are the advantages by using this method of data upload when compared with LSMW? Are IDOC's suggested for one time data upload of huge data?

[Former Member]

Hi,

Take a look at HR* IDOC types in WE30 transaction.

If it is one time load, I would suggest to use the LSMW option. IDOC's are usually used when you have data being transferred between two systems frequently and you need to monitor the data transfer.

Regards,

Ravi

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[Former Member]

HI ravi,

For one time uploads search for the existence of any Direct input programs.If not, you can as well use the FM HR_INFOTYPE_OPERATION.

Regards,

Ravi

[suresh_datti]

The function module HR_INFOTYPE_OPERATION can be used only for PA Infotypes and hence cannot be used to load 1000 & 1001. You can use RH_INSERT_INFTY to load the PD infotypes. But I would prefer a BDC if the load is high volume.

Regards,

Suresh Datti

[Former Member]

Hi Ravi/Suresh,

Even if the IDOC's are generally used for frequent data transfers, can't we use them for one time data upload?Can we upload custom fields using IDOC's? Why can't we use LSMW for high data load?