using SOAP in ABAP itself

Hi all,

As per my requirement i need to send an IDOC to XI and XI will use the SOAP and update the client database.

Now can we do some coding in ABAP itself for using the SOAP protocol and update the client database directly from ABAP without the involvement of XI.

Is there any FM to inplement this scenario.

pls help me whether it is possible to do the same and if yes...how to do it.

thanks,

teja.