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

SAP Term: message

• Component: BC-XI

• Component Name: Exchange Infrastructure

• Description: Contains the content that is tranferred during communication. A message to the Integration Server comprises a message header, the payload the business data, and an unlimited number of attachments. The message header and the payload are both in XML format.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A message in SAP BC-XI Exchange Infrastructure is a unit of data that is sent from one system to another. It contains information that is used to trigger a certain action or process. Messages can be sent between different systems, such as SAP ERP and SAP CRM, or between different components within the same system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Messages are used to trigger processes in SAP BC-XI Exchange Infrastructure. For example, when an order is placed in an SAP ERP system, a message is sent to the SAP CRM system to trigger the order processing process. The message contains all the necessary information for the process to be completed successfully. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When sending messages between different systems, it is important to ensure that the message format is compatible with both systems. This will ensure that the message is received and processed correctly. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the message contains all the necessary information for the process to be completed successfully. 
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP BC-XI Exchange Infrastructure also supports asynchronous messaging, which allows messages to be sent and received at different times. This allows for more flexibility when sending messages between different systems. Additionally, SAP BC-XI Exchange Infrastructure also supports secure messaging, which ensures that messages are encrypted and only accessible by authorized users.