What is request/reply operation in SAP EIM-DS - Data Services?

SAP Term: request/reply operation

• Component: EIM-DS

• Component Name: Data Services

• Description: An operation that sends a request and then awaits notice of the request's result.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Request/reply operation is a type of data integration process in SAP EIM-DS Data Services. It is used to send a request from one system to another and receive a response back. The request can be for data, an action, or a combination of both. The response can be in the form of data, an acknowledgement, or a combination of both. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Request/reply operations are used to send requests from one system to another and receive responses back. The request can be for data, an action, or a combination of both. The response can be in the form of data, an acknowledgement, or a combination of both. To use this operation, you must first create a request/reply job in the Data Services Designer. This job will define the source and target systems, the type of request/reply operation (data or action), and the mapping between the source and target systems. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a request/reply job in Data Services Designer, it is important to ensure that the source and target systems are correctly configured. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the mapping between the source and target systems is correct so that the correct data is sent and received. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on request/reply operations in SAP EIM-DS Data Services, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_DATA_SERVICES/4.2/en-US