What is filter object in SAP SCM-APO-INT - Interfaces?

SAP Term: filter object

• Component: SCM-APO-INT

• Component Name: Interfaces

• Description: Combination of object type and associated properties that is used in Core Interface CIF as the basis for filtering the data objects to be transferred to SAP APO. All filter objects are specified in CIF. When you create an integration model, you select filter objects by entering object types for example, material masters and sales orders and other selection criteria for example, customer number and material/plant combination and then assign these to a model name, target system, and application. When you activate the integration model, the system checks which data objects have the same properties as the filter object. At the initial data transfer, the system selects these data objects and transfers them to SAP APO. For the change transfer, it only transfers the corresponding data objects.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A filter object is a component of the SCM-APO-INT Interfaces in SAP. It is used to define the selection criteria for data that is transferred between two systems. The filter object can be used to select specific data from a source system and transfer it to a target system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a filter object, you must first create the filter object in the source system. This can be done by selecting the desired data fields and setting the selection criteria. Once the filter object is created, it can be used to transfer data from the source system to the target system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a filter object, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary data fields are selected and that the selection criteria are set correctly. This will ensure that only the desired data is transferred from the source system to the target system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on filter objects, please refer to SAP's documentation on SCM-APO-INT Interfaces.