looking at an idoc

[Former Member]

Hi,

I have an EDI related IDOC sent to a file port. Can I look at the file that is generated. If yes, How do I look at it. Thanks a lot for the help in advance.

Regards,

Vijay

[Former Member]

You are sending it to a file port so linked to a directory. So why can't you read it?

[Former Member]

Hi Srinivas,

I am not sure how to go to that directory and read it.

Is this application server directory through AL11. My directory was not visible there. How do I view that particular directory...I am not sure how to do it.

Thanks,

Vijay

[Former Member]

You have to look at the RFC definition to find out the directory. After that if you don't see it in AL11, then contact your basis person to include that directory for AL11. Alternatively you should get access to the directory itself.

[Former Member]

Hi Srinivas,

In AL11 I couldn't see the directory initially. Then I configured it and added a new directory and saved it. But does this create a new directory in itself, or does it make an existing directory visible.

Thanks for the suggestions,

Vijay

[Former Member]

No, that will not create a new directory. It will only add the directory to the AL11 list. But you still should have the necessary OS level access to that directory, otherwise AL11 will not show you files.

Srinivas

[Former Member]

Hi Srini,

So then it will add a directory to the list, only if one already existed. Am I right. and to create directories, you'll have to do that in the unix server itself. Can't do it through SAP. Am I making sense.

Thanks,

Vijay

[Former Member]

That is correct. You cannot create directories through AL11. You will add existing ones to the list.

[Lakshmant1]

Hi Vijay,

Basis people has to map the directory for you to see the directory from AL11 transaction.

Inorder for you to see the generated file, check the directory/file defined in the port definition (WE21) and then read/open the file using function modules/OPEN DATASET.

Thanks

Lakshman

[Former Member]

Hello,

ASk yor basis people to map the directory ( check the file port as to whats the direcory + file path). Navigate to directory path and you can see your file there.

Regards

Kesi