What is action in SAP BC-XI - Exchange Infrastructure?

SAP Term: action

• Component: BC-XI

• Component Name: Exchange Infrastructure

• Description: Object in SAP that represents a function within an application component that is not subdivided further. Actions divide up the process flow of an integration scenario. Actions in different application components can exchange messages with each other within an integration scenario.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An action in SAP BC-XI Exchange Infrastructure is a predefined set of instructions that can be triggered by an event. It is used to automate processes and tasks, such as sending emails, creating documents, or updating data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Actions can be triggered manually or automatically. To manually trigger an action, the user must select the action from the list of available actions in the Exchange Infrastructure. To automatically trigger an action, the user must configure a trigger condition in the Exchange Infrastructure. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring an action, it is important to consider the order of execution. Actions are executed in the order they are configured, so it is important to ensure that all necessary actions are configured before any dependent actions are triggered. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on actions in SAP BC-XI Exchange Infrastructure, please refer to the official SAP documentation.