"Release" in FM/BAPI

[Former Member]

Hi,

What is meant by "release" of FM/BAPI?

What is "Internally released" and "Externally released" BAPIs?

Thanks,

Madhu

[Former Member]

Hi..

after creation of FM...check it whether it is running well.

if so..u can release it...

SE37>type FM name->in menu, Function module--->Release/internal release

<b>BAPI</b>

goto <b>SWO1</b> transaction and there assign BAPI FM to an object and u have to release it ..

now that bapi can be accessed by external systems...

[Former Member]

Hi,

We have to RELEASE certain objects after creation such that that object is useful for further use in the programs or in other placesa.

Generally when we create a Business Object Methods, Events first we release them and then we release that business object, such that thebusiness object is available for further use.

Similary in the case of Segments and ODoc type creation, we create first the segments and release them and Create the Idoc type and release them for further uses.

Similar case with BAPI, which is nothing but a Method of a Business object.

reward if useful

regards,

Anji

[Former Member]

But, can we use internally released FM/BAPI?

Thanks,

Madhu

[Former Member]

Hi madhukeshwar,

1. Internally Released

(It means that the BAPI/FM

is not released for the use of customers.

Only SAP is supposed to use it.

If a customer uses it, SAP will not guarantee the results or the performance)

2. Externally Released

The BAPI/FM is released so that customers can use it.

regards,

amit m.