What is control record in SAP BC-MID-ALE - ALE Integration Technology?

SAP Term: control record

• Component: BC-MID-ALE

• Component Name: ALE Integration Technology

• Description: The part of an IDoc containing data for identifying the sender, the receiver, and the IDoc structure. An IDoc contains one control record.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A control record is a type of ALE (Application Link Enabling) integration technology used in SAP systems. It is used to define the communication between two systems, such as the sender and receiver of data. The control record contains information about the communication, such as the type of data being sent, the frequency of communication, and the format of the data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a control record, you must first create it in the SAP system. This can be done by going to transaction code WE20 and selecting “Create Control Record”. You will then need to enter the details of the communication, such as the sender and receiver systems, the type of data being sent, and the frequency of communication. Once you have entered all of this information, you can save the control record and it will be ready for use. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a control record, it is important to make sure that all of the information is accurate and up-to-date. This will ensure that the communication between systems is successful. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all control records that have been created so that they can be easily accessed if needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on ALE integration technology and control records, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.