What is EDI outbound processing in SAP BC-MID-ALE - ALE Integration Technology?

SAP Term: EDI outbound processing

• Component: BC-MID-ALE

• Component Name: ALE Integration Technology

• Description: The conversion and editing of SAP application document data, from posting an application document to the point of transferring the data in a standard EDI format. With EDI outbound processing, the data is first translated to the SAP standard format IDoc and then passed to an EDI subsystem. The subsystem then translates the IDoc to a standard EDI format.

Smart SAP Assistant

• Key Concepts: 
  EDI outbound processing is a component of the SAP ALE Integration Technology. It enables the transfer of data from an SAP system to an external system, such as a customer or supplier, using EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) standards. This process is used to send outbound documents, such as orders, invoices, and delivery notes, from the SAP system to the external system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use EDI outbound processing, you must first configure the EDI outbound process in the SAP system. This includes setting up the EDI partner profiles, defining the message types and message control records, and creating the outbound IDocs. Once this is done, you can use the EDI outbound processing component to send outbound documents from the SAP system to the external system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring EDI outbound processing, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary parameters are set correctly. This includes setting up the correct message types and message control records for each document type that needs to be sent. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary IDocs are created and configured correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on EDI outbound processing and how to configure it in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on ALE Integration Technology. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to configure EDI outbound processing in SAP.