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SAP how-to guides · Lesson

Create BAPI

Quick answer

Most integration uses existing BAPIs, prefer them over direct table writes.

Key takeaways

  • Find the right BAPI (BAPI Explorer, or search for BAPI_<object>_<action>).
  • In ABAP, CALL FUNCTION the BAPI, filling its import structures/tables.
  • Check the RETURN table for messages of type E/A (errors).
  • Watch out: Following steps without understanding the concept.

Step by step

  • Find the right BAPI (BAPI Explorer, or search for BAPI_<object>_<action>).
  • In ABAP, CALL FUNCTION the BAPI, filling its import structures/tables.
  • Check the RETURN table for messages of type E/A (errors).
  • If no errors, call BAPI_TRANSACTION_COMMIT (most BAPIs do not commit themselves).
  • Handle errors/rollback as needed.

Notes and tips

Most integration uses existing BAPIs, prefer them over direct table writes. Creating a new BAPI means defining a business object method with a released, remote-enabled function module and stable parameters, a bigger task done when no suitable standard/released API exists. For cloud, prefer released OData APIs.

Common pitfalls

  • Following steps without understanding the concept.
  • Skipping testing in a non-production system.
  • Applying blindly to a different scenario.

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Check your understanding

  1. Which statement is true of Create BAPI?

    • A. Printer (output device) administration configures how SAP produces physical and electronic output, defining…
    • B. Creating a new BAPI means defining a business object method with a released, remote-enabled function module…
    • C. SAP Event Mesh (part of Integration Suite/BTP) enables event-driven integration, systems publish and…
    Show answer

    B. Creating a new BAPI means defining a business object method with a released, remote-enabled function module…

    Covered in the “Notes and tips” section of this lesson.

  2. Which of these also applies to Create BAPI?

    • A. Not using F4 value help and guessing codes.
    • B. Assuming everything is client-isolated, some objects are cross-client.
    • C. For cloud, prefer released OData APIs.
    Show answer

    C. For cloud, prefer released OData APIs.

    Covered in the “Notes and tips” section of this lesson.

  3. Which part of the Learn SAP curriculum covers Create BAPI?

    • A. SAP MCQs
    • B. SAP career guide
    • C. SAP how-to guides
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    C. SAP how-to guides

    This lesson sits in the SAP how-to guides section of the Learn SAP course.

Frequently asked questions

What does the term Create BAPI refer to in SAP?

BAPIs provide stable, remote-enabled access to SAP business objects. This guide covers calling an existing BAPI (the common case) and notes on creating one.

What is another point to note about Create BAPI?

Most integration uses existing BAPIs, prefer them over direct table writes.

What else is worth knowing about Create BAPI?

Find the right BAPI (BAPI Explorer, or search for BAPI_<object>_<action>). In ABAP, CALL FUNCTION the BAPI, filling its import structures/tables. Check the RETURN table for messages of type E/A (errors).

What tends to go wrong with Create BAPI?

Following steps without understanding the concept. Skipping testing in a non-production system. Applying blindly to a different scenario.
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