What is 'feeder system' in SAP SLL - Global Trade Services?

feeder system - Overview

• Component: SLL

• Component Name: Global Trade Services

• Description: System that is upstream from SAP SAP GTS and supplies SAP GTS with data.

feeder system - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A feeder system is a system that provides data to another system. In the context of SAP Global Trade Services (GTS), a feeder system is a source system that provides data to GTS. This data can include master data, such as customer and vendor information, as well as transactional data, such as purchase orders and invoices. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use a feeder system with GTS, the feeder system must be integrated with GTS. This integration can be done using the SAP Process Integration (PI) tool. Once the integration is complete, the feeder system will be able to send data to GTS on a regular basis. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When integrating a feeder system with GTS, it is important to ensure that the data being sent is accurate and up-to-date. This can be done by regularly checking the data in the feeder system and making sure it matches the data in GTS. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on integrating a feeder system with GTS, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP representative.