What is 'interchange file' in SAP BC-MID-ALE - ALE Integration Technology?

interchange file - Overview

• Component: BC-MID-ALE

• Component Name: ALE Integration Technology

• Description: A data package containing messages for electronic interchange. These messages are EDI messages. They are formatted according to an EDI standard for example, EDIFACT. Translation of the SAP standard IDoc to an EDI standard is performed by an external system EDI subsystem.

interchange file - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  An interchange file is a file format used in SAP's ALE (Application Link Enabling) Integration Technology. It is used to transfer data between two systems, such as between an ERP system and a non-SAP system. The interchange file contains the data to be transferred, as well as the control information needed to process the data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The interchange file is created by the sending system and sent to the receiving system. The receiving system then processes the data in the interchange file and stores it in its own database. The interchange file can also be used to transfer data from one SAP system to another. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an interchange file, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary control information is included. This includes information such as the sender and receiver systems, the type of data being transferred, and any special processing instructions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The interchange file format is based on EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) standards. It is also used in other SAP technologies such as IDocs (Intermediate Documents) and BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces).