What is 'filter object' in SAP BC-MID-ALE - ALE Integration Technology?

filter object - Overview

• Component: BC-MID-ALE

• Component Name: ALE Integration Technology

• Description: An attribute of a message in the distribution model. It consists of a filter object type such as material and an assigned object value such as PROD. ALE uses filter objects in outbound processing to help determine the receivers of a message.

filter object - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Filter objects are used in SAP's ALE Integration Technology to define the data that is to be exchanged between two systems. They are used to determine which data is to be sent and received, and can be used to filter out unwanted data. Filter objects are created in the Integration Repository and can be used in both inbound and outbound processing. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Filter objects are created in the Integration Repository, which is part of the SAP NetWeaver platform. To create a filter object, you must first define the source system, target system, and communication channel. Then, you must define the fields that will be included in the filter object. Finally, you must assign the filter object to an IDoc type or message type. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a filter object, it is important to ensure that all of the fields that are included in the filter object are necessary for the exchange of data between two systems. This will help to ensure that only relevant data is exchanged and that unnecessary data is filtered out. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on filter objects and how they are used in SAP's ALE Integration Technology, please refer to SAP's documentation on ALE Integration Technology.