What is Interchange Acknowledgement in SAP BC-MID-ALE - ALE Integration Technology?

SAP Term: Interchange Acknowledgement

• Component: BC-MID-ALE

• Component Name: ALE Integration Technology

• Description: Segment in the EDI standard ANSI X12. Confirms that an interchange file has been received or processed correctly.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Interchange Acknowledgement (also known as an Interchange Control Acknowledgement) is a message sent from one system to another to confirm that a message has been received and processed. It is part of the Application Link Enabling (ALE) Integration Technology in SAP. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Interchange Acknowledgements are used to ensure that messages sent between two systems have been received and processed correctly. When a message is sent, the receiving system will send an Interchange Acknowledgement back to the sender, confirming that the message was received and processed successfully. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When sending messages between two systems, it is important to ensure that the Interchange Acknowledgement is received and processed correctly. If an Interchange Acknowledgement is not received, it may indicate that there was an issue with the message or that it was not received by the receiving system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Interchange Acknowledgements and ALE Integration Technology, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team.