SAP EDI, ALE & IDOC Integration for Functional Consultants
Last updated 10/2025
Duration: 6h 4m | .MP4 1280x720 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 1.91 GB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
Last updated 10/2025
Duration: 6h 4m | .MP4 1280x720 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 1.91 GB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
SAP EDI, ALE & IDOC Integration for Functional Consultants — Complete Guide
What you'll learn
- Grasp the Fundamentals of EDI, IDoc, and ALE
- Understand IDoc Architecture and Flow
- Configure SAP EDI for Real-World OTC Scenarios
- Master Partner Profile Setup and Message Control
- Use Key Tools for IDoc Testing and Troubleshooting
- Implement ALE Scenarios with Change Pointers
- Automate Background Jobs for EDI and ALE Processing
Requirements
- Basic understanding of SAP OTC cycle
- Familiarity to SAP GUI Navigation
- No Prior EDI or IDoc Experience Required
Description
SAP ALE, EDI & IDoc Integration for Functional Consultants — Complete Guide
Are you a functional consultant eager to master SAP EDI and IDoc integration from the ground up? This course is designed to take you on a structured journey — beginning with the essential concepts of EDI, IDoc, and ALE, and then diving deep into real-world configuration and hands-on SAP system work.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your integration skills, this course offers a clear, scenario-driven path to understanding how SAP communicates with external systems using ALE, IDocs, and EDI protocols.
Course Structure & What You’ll Learn
Part 1: Conceptual Foundation
Introduction toEDI, IDoc, and ALE— what they are and why they matter
Understanding IDoc structure:control,data, andstatusrecords
ALE vs. EDI— similarities, differences, and use cases
Role of middleware in SAP integration
Part 2: SAP EDI Configuration (Hands-On)
Inbound vs. Outbound IDoc flows with practical examples
Partner profilesetup and message control
Full Order-to-Cash (OTC)cycle via EDI: sales order, changes, order response, ASN, invoice
Tools for IDoc testing, processing & monitoring:WE19, BD87, WE02, WE09
Background job setup:RBDAPP01,RSEOUT00
End-to-end configurationfor new EDI message types
Creation ofIDoc extensions & IDoc Views
Common IDoc errorsand how to resolve them
Best practices for IDoc archiving and system hygiene
Part 3: SAP ALE Configuration (Hands-On)
ALE scenarios:MATMAS,DEBMAS, and more :BD10, BD12, BD14
Change pointers setup:BD50, BD60, BD52, BD21
Dynamic triggering of ALE IDocs usingchange pointers
Data synchronizationbetween SAP clients using ALE
Background job setup for ALE data sync
By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to confidently configure, monitor, and troubleshoot SAP EDI and ALE integrations — with a clear understanding of how functional consultants drive seamless data exchange across systems.
Who this course is for:
- SAP SD functional consultants
- Integration specialists working with EDI and IDocs
- Anyone curious about SAP-to-non-SAP communication
- Beginners seeking a structured, scenario-based learning path
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