Is there a SAP standard function module that transfers data of new items from ERP to CRM system?
It depends of what kind of items you wanna replicate:
For business-partners there are standard functions which are adjustable from SPRO
For vendor data you can utilize FSSC_BP_REPLICATION or CRM_VENMAP_TO_CRMM_BUT_VENDNO reports
Order replication is triggered automatically and you do not have to do anything, just to ensure the BAdI CHANGE_BEFORE_UPDATE is active
Check also the most common problems that are faced during distribution and their solutions: TIPS to check the distribution of documents between CRM and ECC
Manual ERP->CRM tables replication is not recommended by SAP, however there are also special tools for this. For example, SAP Data Services and SLT:
https://www.guru99.com/sap-ds-sap-data-services-in-sap-hana.html
https://blogs.sap.com/2018/10/30/slt-configuration-for-data-replication-from-s4hana-fashion-to-sap-car-system/
https://blogs.sap.com/2015/05/15/transformation-capabilities-of-sap-slt-vs-data-services/
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I have a set of ZBAPI structures on a server of a company in which we developed and installed a custom application.
I am having to use a lot of the same BAPIs in the same application for a different company.
Is there any quick way in which I can move the Structure, Function Module, Business Object and the BAPI code itself from one SAP system to another?
Yes. Use the built-in Change and Transport System (CTS), preferably by creating a Transport of Copies (ToC). You may also want to check this question.
I may be completely off-track, but is it possible to use BO universe as a Source to my SSIS/SSRS.
We've been given a task recently where we've to tap into BO to make SSRS reports. Can we do that?
And if need be can we use that as a source to SSIS for any further transformation.
Also - please help in providing link on how to do it. Google provided me only links where SQL is a source instead of destination.
Thank you for your help.
You can, if:
you can query the universe using the REST interface (i.e. web service)
you can consume the OData flow that is returned as the result set
For more information, have a look at SAP BusinessObjects BI Universe Connector Technical Guide.
There are some requirements regarding the version of BusinessObjects and the type of universe you're using:
SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.1 SP2 or later are supported
the universe has to be created with the Information Design Tool (i.e. have a .UNX extension)
The current limitations are described in the aforementioned article.
You cannot use Business Objects Universes as a data source in SSIS/SSRS. Universes do not contain data, they are simply an abstraction layer that generates SQL for reporting.
You also cannot link SSRS/SSIS to Business Objects to use universes to generate SQL for downstream use. The links simply do not exist.
Can someone please explain me what a client in a SAP NetWeaver system using the ABAP stack is and how does it create logical separations within the same installation?
One SAP system can be used for several independent companies (or subsidiaries of a company). The client is used to separate the data of these companies. Most database tables in an SAP system therefore have the client is a key. This is used e.g. for transactional data, master data and client dependent customizing data. Nevertheless there is also customizing that is valid across all clients (so called cross client customizing.)
In a nutshell: Client is a key field in most database tables to separate data of multiple companies using the same SAP system. Each company has its own client number.
In addition to Christian Trebing's answer, there are some more important points to note.
A users logs into a client. Every client has separate set users and authentication.
Generally all the database operation on a table having "client" field, the code does not need to specify the client. It is already taken care by the system.
Most of the standard processes, (business transactions/ external communication etc) already are set up specific to the client and execute that way.
I have to implement bridge application that deals with SAP and write some function modules. I'll have serious SAP consultant that will guide me through data structure I need but how can I practice with ABAP at the moment? I'm so confused with variety of SAP products so I have several questions:
What shall I download and install to practice with ABAP
Are functional modules similar to Stored Procedures in RDBMS?
Is ABAP the only language to write SAP function modules?
May I install some trial SAP modules (SAP FI for instance), where can I find them?
Thank you in advance!
There is a SAP Netweaver Developer Edition available on the sap developer network. Netweaver is basically a java based web stack in front of the SAP ERP System. Depending on the SAP installation, you may not have Netweaver. If you have, you can either use java to create a web based component in Netweaver or use ABAP to create a RFC capable function module which you can then call either through one of the RFC connectors (java/.net) or by exposing it as a web service (transactions "sicf" and "soamanager" as a starting point).
Function modules are much more like web services, not stored procedures. Some of them expose structures of the data dictionary, some (mostly the recommended modules called BAPI) expose business objects.
SAP Modules like SAP_APPL (basically the ERP stack) or HR are available for SAP customers (you can create as many test and training systems as you want, as long as the users are the same as on the production systems), as a developer you will probably only get access to basic functionality.
Hello I would like some advice, links, etc on importing legacy data from an external system to SAP CRM 7.0
We are currently using a different SQL based CRM system and are moving to SAP CRM 7.0. I need to export all the SQL database data and feed it into SAP CRM 7.0. What tools are available to me or what can I do to accomplish this task.
I am very new to SAP CRM 7 and SAP in general. I guess you can assume that the data will be a text file (maybe a CSV). How will I handle 1->many relationships? etc...
Jon
I assume the data will be several CSV files - one per source table. I don't know a lot about CRM, but you might want to take a look at the Legacy System Migration Workbench - a great tool for importing data into SAP R/3 based systems. I assume you already know the docs at http://help.sap.com/crm. There are also some best practices documents available (navigate to Implementation Project --> Data Migration) - but you'll need a SAPnet Service Marketplace user ID (S.....) for this.
Your options may vary depending on what licenses or tools you have at fingertips or what backend is behind your legacy CRM, but generally SAP recommends for interchanging data between CRM and external systems SAP CRM Integration services which has several adapters for different data types.
SAP MDG is a more full-fledged solution, equipped with more tools. Also CRM has industry specific tools, for example, for utilities.
Also check this my answer that was written for MSSQL database, but it is fully relevant for any DB.