Func modules vs. BAPIs; What is a BADI? When do we use it?

[Former Member]

Hi experts,

I have some ABAP questions and need your help to answer them.

1. What is the difference between a func. module and a BAPI?

2. What is a BADI and in which circumtanse we use it? How can I view a BADI example?

3. What is a WorkFlow and in which circumtanse we use it? How can I view an WorkFlow example?

Many many thanks,

Ron

[Former Member]

1.

All BAPIs are function modules, but they have been enhanced by using object oriented design. BAPIs are designed based around Business objects (in the business object repository SWO1/SWO2). They are created to fill a business need and are a good way of exposing SAP functionality to third party systems. They can be viewed through transaction BAPI. BAPIs are also generally all RFC enabled, whereas not all function modules are.

Function modules are developed to perform a particular function, some of which is very specific to the program which calls it. A lot of the standard SAP function modules are only really meant to be used by SAP, hence the complete lack of documentation or intuitiveness.

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2.

Difference Between BADI and User Exits

Business Add-Ins are a new SAP enhancement technique based on ABAP Objects. They can be inserted into the SAP System to accommodate user requirements too specific to be included in the standard delivery. Since specific industries often require special functions, SAP allows you to predefine these points in your software.

As with customer exits two different views are available:

In the definition view, an application programmer predefines exit points in a source that allow specific industry sectors, partners, and customers to attach additional software to standard SAP source code without having to modify the original object.

In the implementation view, the users of Business Add-Ins can customize the logic they need or use a standard logic if one is available.

In contrast to customer exits, Business Add-Ins no longer assume a two-level infrastructure (SAP and customer solutions), but instead allow for a multi-level system landscape (SAP, partner, and customer solutions, as well as country versions, industry solutions, and the like). Definitions and implementations of Business Add-Ins can be created at each level within such a system infrastructure.

SAP guarantees the upward compatibility of all Business Add-In interfaces. Release upgrades do not affect enhancement calls from within the standard software nor do they affect the validity of call interfaces. You do not have to register Business Add-Ins in SSCR.

The Business Add-In enhancement technique differentiates between enhancements that can only be implemented once and enhancements that can be used actively by any number of customers at the same time. In addition, Business Add-Ins can be defined according to filter values. This allows you to control add-in implementation and make it dependent on specific criteria (on a specific Country value, for example).

All ABAP sources, screens, GUIs, and table interfaces created using this enhancement technique are defined in a manner that allows customers to include their own enhancements in the standard. A single Business Add-In contains all of the interfaces necessary to implement a specific task.

The actual program code is enhanced using ABAP Objects. In order to better understand the programming techniques behind the Business Add-In enhancement concept, SAP recommends reading the section on ABAP Objects.

SE18 - BADI definition

SE19 - BADI implementation

3. check the page for workflow links

http://www.sapgenie.com/phpLinks/index.php?PHPSESSID=45016ad4a8b3e6005f53a04a83b79782&PID=62&PHPSESS...

Thanks,

[Former Member]

Chuong,

Please close the post if your questions are answered.

[Former Member]

you can find standard bapis in SE37 tcode enter BAPI*

[Former Member]

BAPI's are remote enabled FM, they don't have changing and exception parameters.

BAPI's are used as interface between SAP and NON SAP.

To see BAPI's in your system use TCODE --- BAPI.

BADI is used if you want to add your own functionality to SAP TCODES.

Workflow is something you can call automated office.

regards