which method is easiest for uploading data using LSMW?

[Former Member]

which method is easiest for uploading data using LSMW (Direct method or batch input method) bcs I am facing lot of problem using batch input method while recording.Even I cannot use direct method using standard program.can anyone tell me some other easiest way for uploading MM01.?

[RichHeilman]

I personally used the direct input way 6 years ago and it was a little bit of a struggle cause I was very new to SAP at the time. But it worked out to be ok in the end. You just have to keep messing with it till the errors are clear and then you can upload for real. The test mode is a nice touch, you can get rid of all of the errors before actually uploading the data.

Regards,

Rich Heilman

[Former Member]

Whts a problem now I insist to use only batch input method.I cannot use direct method.I should use only batch input method.while recording I am facing lot of problem.even If I try to use backgroung method,its througing error like "Select atlest one view."Is it possile to use batch input method for MM01?

[RichHeilman]

I would not suggest it as it will be difficult to get all senarios in your recording, you really don't want it to be dependent on the screens. You should use the direct input standard program or try using the BAPI, BAPI_MATERIAL_SAVEDATA.

Regards,

RIch Heilman

[christian_wohlfahrt]

Hi!

I don't think, that you can use the batch method for all of the screens - small parts might work, but in general, batch is not supported.

Use BAPI (or IDOC, which uses the BAPI himself) to create materials.

Regards,

Christian

[Former Member]

Hi,

you can use Bapi.because its useful for cross apllications.and its faster that other methods,Becase it works with structure consept.So i hpe it will help for u.

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[Former Member]

Use the BAPI as others have suggested.

BDC (recording) is a complete waste of time.

Why are you not allowed to use the Direct Input method? This way of loading the data checks every field just as the online (BDC) method would have.

This is NOT the same as direct update!