What is 'sync/async communication' in SAP BC-XI - Exchange Infrastructure?

sync/async communication - Overview

• Component: BC-XI

• Component Name: Exchange Infrastructure

• Description: Coupling of synchronous and asynchronous message processing, which enables a synchronous sender system to communicate with an asynchronous receiver system. Sync/async communication is realized by means of an integration process that forms a sync/async bridge.

sync/async communication - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Sync/async communication is a type of communication used in SAP's BC-XI Exchange Infrastructure. Sync communication is a type of communication where the sender and receiver are connected and the sender waits for a response from the receiver before continuing. Async communication is a type of communication where the sender and receiver are not connected and the sender does not wait for a response from the receiver before continuing. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Sync communication is used when the sender needs to receive an immediate response from the receiver, such as when sending a request for data or when sending a command to execute an action. Async communication is used when the sender does not need an immediate response from the receiver, such as when sending a notification or when sending data that does not require an immediate response. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using sync communication, it is important to ensure that the sender and receiver are both connected and that the sender is able to wait for a response from the receiver before continuing. When using async communication, it is important to ensure that the sender does not need an immediate response from the receiver before continuing. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on sync/async communication in SAP's BC-XI Exchange Infrastructure, please refer to SAP's documentation on BC-XI Exchange Infrastructure.