IDoc
IDoc-based integration uses SAP’s intermediate documents for robust, asynchronous, high-volume document exchange, a mainstay for SAP-to-SAP (via ALE) and partner EDI integration.
Use IDocs for asynchronous, high-volume, guaranteed document exchange, especially EDI and SAP-to-SAP distribution.
- IDoc integration exchanges structured business documents (orders, invoices, master data) asynchronously, with full status tracking…
- IDoc types/segments defining the document.
- ALE (SAP-SAP) and EDI subsystems (partners).
- Watch out: Wrong tool for the integration style.
What IDoc integration does
IDoc integration exchanges structured business documents (orders, invoices, master data) asynchronously, with full status tracking and reprocessing. It is robust and restartable, ideal for high volumes and where guaranteed, auditable document delivery matters (classic EDI).
Key aspects
- IDoc types/segments defining the document.
- ALE (SAP-SAP) and EDI subsystems (partners).
- Partner profiles & ports.
- Status monitoring (WE02/BD87).
When to use it
Use IDocs for asynchronous, high-volume, guaranteed document exchange, especially EDI and SAP-to-SAP distribution. Modern middleware (CPI/PI-PO) often orchestrates IDoc flows to/from partners.
Common pitfalls
- Wrong tool for the integration style.
- Ignoring monitoring/error handling.
- Point-to-point instead of governed integration.