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What is action code in SAP BC-ESI - Enterprise Service Infrastructure?


SAP Term: action code

  • Component: BC-ESI

  • Component Name: Enterprise Service Infrastructure

  • Description: A flag instructing a receiver which operation is to be applied to a business object node. In cross-component processes based on the process agent framework, the responsible outbound agent identifies action codes for all business object nodes relevant for the follow-on process at the receiver end. The action codes are written to the message and sent to the receiver. The receiver then maps the action codes to core services that make the change in question Action code 01, for example, means create a new business object node.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    Action codes are used in the Enterprise Service Infrastructure (ESI) component of SAP to define the type of action that is to be taken when a particular event occurs. Action codes are used to control the flow of events and can be used to trigger specific actions such as sending an email or creating a task. 
    
    How to use it: 
    Action codes are used in the ESI component of SAP to define the type of action that is to be taken when a particular event occurs. Action codes can be used to control the flow of events and can be used to trigger specific actions such as sending an email or creating a task. To use action codes, you must first create an action code in the ESI component and then assign it to an event. When the event occurs, the action code will be triggered and the specified action will be taken. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When creating an action code, it is important to ensure that it is properly configured so that it will trigger the desired action when the event occurs. It is also important to ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly so that the action code will work as expected. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information on how to use action codes in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on Enterprise Service Infrastructure (ESI). Additionally, there are many online resources available which provide tutorials and tips on how to use action codes in SAP.
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