Architecting EDI with SAP IDocs - Hardcover

The pharmaceuticals industry does it, retail does it -- even Hollywood does it: EDI using SAP. Written in an entertaining, narrative style, this book teaches developers and system architects everything needed to plan for, design, and -- most importantly -- implement a complex SAP-EDI scenario. Enter the glamorous world of Hollywood and see how they make their money through SAP-EDI architectures! 1 Designing the architecture Follow the transition to the new world of EDI by analyzing processes and documenting the legacy systems. A detailed blueprint of the to-be architecture will prepare you for the project. 2 The technical standards Learn everything about EDI data exchange, the SAP IDoc interface, and the tools for building custom IDocs and modifying the standard. 3 Building the SAP EDI system on IDocs Watch the implementation step by step: You'll benefit from functional and technical specifications for each interface used, mappings, custom development objects, and lots of code. 4 Preparing and ensuring production Development is complete, now get ready for go-live: Chapters on testing, troubleshooting, and system recovery arm you for the intricacies of daily business. 5 The storyline: A real-world scenario This book doesn't just tell you what could be possible -- it shows how you do it. Using a real-world order-to-cash scenario with three business partners that begins on the first page, you'll follow the implementation phase by phase.

Emmanuel Hadzipetros is an ABAP developer and IDoc and EDI specialist who has been fascinated with data flows and systems integration throughout his 15 years of SAP project experience. As a consultant and independent contractor in four countries and three continents he served a large number of small, mid-size, and Fortune 500 clients in a variety of industries.Emmanuel prides himself on a practical approach to building and integrating systems. Throughout his career he's worked with a wide range of tools to integrate SAP with internal and legacy systems and external trading partners including flat file FTP transfers, ALE, XI/PI, and third-party EDI integration systems.Emmanuel has been happily playing with the IDoc interface for more than 10 years and believes that it's one of SAP's hidden jewels.