BAPI

Integration

Definition

Business Application Programming Interface (BAPI) is a standardized programming interface provided by SAP that enables external applications to interact with SAP systems at the business object level.

Detailed Description

BAPIs are methods that allow for the integration of SAP components with external applications and systems. They are defined in the Business Object Repository (BOR) as interfaces to SAP business objects, facilitating object-oriented communication and ensuring that external applications can access SAP business processes and data in a controlled and secure manner. BAPIs are essential for developers who need to integrate custom applications with SAP systems, as they provide a stable and consistent way to perform operations like creating, reading, updating, or deleting business data.

Key Features

Ensures data integrity and business logic adherence
Integration with external systems and applications
Object-oriented access to SAP functionalities
Standardized APIs for SAP business objects
Wide coverage across various SAP modules

Common Modules

SAP CRM

Module leveraging BAPIs for customer relationship management and data integration.

SAP ERP

Core module where BAPIs are used to access and manipulate enterprise resource data.

SAP SCM

Supply Chain Management module using BAPIs for synchronizing supply chain processes.

Examples

Calling a BAPI in ABAP

An ABAP code snippet demonstrating how to call a BAPI to get material details.

DATA: lv_material TYPE bapimatdoc-material.
lv_material = 'MATNR12345'.
CALL FUNCTION 'BAPI_MATERIAL_GET_DETAIL'
  EXPORTING
    material = lv_material
  IMPORTING
    material_general_data = ls_material_data.

Popular Implementations

Automated Customer Data Creation

Using BAPI_CUSTOMER_CREATEFROMDATA1 to programmatically create customer records in SAP.

Integration of Third-Party Application Using BAPI

A third-party logistics application retrieves and updates inventory data in SAP ERP using BAPIs.