IDOCs in S/4HANA For Functional Consultants (FI, MM and SD)

A practical course from basics to advanced — your complete guide to SAP EDI and IDocs

What you'll learn
- Understand the fundamentals of EDI and IDocs
- Grasp the differences between EDI, IDoc, and ALE
- Learn about EDI architecture and communication models
- Compare EDIFACT and IDoc structures
- Explore IDoc architecture from multiple perspectives
- Understand what an IDoc is and its components
- Learn about logical message types in IDocs
- Understand IDoc basic, extension, and custom types
- Explore IDoc record types and segment structures
- Learn about IDoc instances and their lifecycle
- Understand data dictionary vs segment mapping
- Learn the steps in a one-time EDI setup
- Differentiate between inbound and outbound IDocs
- Understand partner types and partner profiles
- Compare LS and KU / LI partner types
- Configure inbound and outbound partner profiles
- Understand the message code and function module roles
- Learn IDoc mapping table usage and structure
- Configure EDI mapping tables for process flow
- Learn about inbound and outbound IDoc process flows
- Compare BDC and BAPI methods for data posting
- Configure outbound IDoc control parameters
- Set up message control for EDI
- Explore standard EDI partner profile entries
- Execute a BP creation scenario using IDocs
- Material master creation with IDocs
- Set up ORDERS05 outbound partner profile
- Create purchase orders and trigger IDocs
- Reprocess IDocs using transaction BD87
- Set up inbound partner profile for ORDERS
- Debug VG140 pricing condition errors
- Set VK11 pricing records for EDI use
- Configure ORDRSP outbound and inbound profiles
- Collect and manually post IDocs using WE14
- Set up DESADV outbound delivery scenarios
- Set up STPPOD profiles for delivery confirmations
- Maintain LAVA and OPOD output messages
- Trigger DESADV IDoc from outbound delivery
- Post inbound delivery and STPPOD confirmation
- Validate Proof of Delivery with IDoc
- Configure INVOIC outbound for MM with LI recipient
- Set up INVOIC inbound partner profile for LI
- Understand OBCA OBCC OBCE and related config
- Create billing documents via IDoc
- Manually trigger IDocs using WE15
- Learn to debug IDoc programs
- Post vendor invoices using IDoc
- How to use IDocs as DMEE for payment files
- Explore the functional consultant's role in IDoc
- Learn to use tools for IDoc debugging
- Archive and delete old IDocs
- Transmit master data using BD10
- Modify and simulate IDocs using WE19
- Use BRF+ and OPD for output determination
- Configure BRF+ rules and message control for PO IDoc
- Import XML and SAP Notes for BRF+
- Create extended IDoc segments and types

Requirements
- Understanding on P2P cycle
- Understanding on O2C cycle
- Understanding on AP, AR and GL modules on FI
- Basic exposure on MM and SD pricing configurations
- Basic exposure on FI Tax setup

Description
Mastering EDI & IDoc Integration in SAP S/4HANA for Functional Consultants (MM, SD, FI)

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) plays a critical role in modern business integrations. With organizations exchanging massive volumes of transactional data daily, SAP IDocs provide a reliable, standardized, and automated mechanism to connect systems efficiently. In this hands-on course, you’ll gain adeep and structured understanding of EDI and IDoc integrationinSAP S/4HANA, specifically tailored forfunctional consultants in MM, SD, and FI modules.

You will explore everything from the basics of EDI vs ALE, IDoc structures, partner profiles, and message control toreal-time business scenarioslike purchase orders, deliveries, invoicing, and billing — all processed via standard and custom IDocs. We also dive into the use ofBRF+ Output Determination,custom IDoc extensions, andmaster data transmissionwith tools likeWE19, BD87, WE14, and more.

This course is ideal forSAP functional consultants, whether you're new to IDocs or looking to sharpen your integration skills with real-world configuration and analysis. As with all our courses,you’ll work through practical scenarios and simulations that reflect live implementation project tasks— ensuring you walk away job-ready.

The content is fully compatible with all modern versions of SAP S/4HANA. While the demonstrations are done on a recent release, theprinciples and configuration steps apply across versions starting from 1809 onwards.

What You’ll Learn:

Check thecourse curriculumfor full details, but expect to master:

Inbound and outbound IDoc configuration

Partner profile setup and message control

IDoc structure, types, and segment handling

Integration scenarios for MM, SD, and FI

Error handling, reprocessing, and debugging

BRF+ Output Determination for POs

Master data distribution via IDocs

Custom IDoc extensions end-to-end

Why This Course Stands Out:

Real-Time Use Cases:Every concept is tied to practical business processesBuilt for Functional Consultants:Especially focused on MM, SD, and FI rolesHands-On Approach:Learn by doing, not just theoryCovers End-to-End Scenarios:From BP creation to invoice processingFuture-Proof:Relevant for all major SAP S/4HANA releases

This course isn’t just about theory — it’s acomplete, implementation-focused guideto mastering EDI and IDocs in SAP. Whether you’re aiming to lead integration setups or support existing interfaces, this course will get you there with clarity and confidence.

Enroll now and take your SAP consulting career to the next level.

Who this course is for:
- Beginners in FI, MM and SD modules
- FI, MM and SD experienced consultants
- Consultants looking to expand their knowledge horizon beyond functional skills
- Consultants working in implementation projects with integrations
- Consultants working in support projects with integrations
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