Why BAPI is used when simply Remote enabled function module can be used

[Former Member]

Why do we use business objects and BAPI when we can simply use a remote enabled function module and access this function module from non -SAP system (say using JCO) .

why do we need to create business object , then publish this business object in BOR, create API method.

[Former Member]

Hi Anand,

Hope the difference gives u better understanding

BAPI vs RFC

please check:

https://forums.sdn.sap.com/click.jspa?searchID=253866&messageID=2558225

BAPI vs FM

BAPI stands for Business API(Application Program Interface).

A BAPI is remotely enabled function module

ie it can be invoked from remote programs like standalone JAVA programs, web interface etc..

You can make your function module remotely enabled in attributes of Function module but

A BAPI are standard SAP function modules provided by SAP for remote access.

Also they are part of Businees Objest Repository(BOR).

BAPI are RFC enabled function modules. the difference between RFc and BAPI are business objects.

You create business objects and those are then registered in your BOR (Business Object Repository)

which can be accessed outside the SAP system by using some other applications (Non-SAP) such as VB or JAVA.

Some useful links:

BAPI Programming Guide

http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/CABFABAPIREF/CABFABAPIPG.pdf

BAPI User Guide

http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCMIDAPII/CABFAAPIINTRO.pdf

http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-6329-1051160.html#

http://www.sap-img.com/bapi.htm

http://www.sap-img.com/abap/bapi-conventions.htm

http://www.sappoint.com/abap/bapiintro.pdf

http://ifr.sap.com/catalog/query.asp

<b>Reward points if this helps.

Manish</b>