The Static method flag is true if the BAPI is an instance-independent method. In practice, that means that you do not have to specify the business objects key fields when calling this method.

The Dialog method flag is true if the method is a dialog method. If the method is not using a dialog, the flag is false. Dialog BAPIs require a SAPGui.

The Factory method flag is true if the BAPI is used to create an object instance inside the SAP system. Factory methods return the key fields of the business object.

The Function module is the message type that has to be used to set up routing for synchronous calls coming from an SAP system. This is technically realized via RFC, so here the name of the corresponding RFC function module inside the SAP system is provided. Although it is possible at the moment, it is not recommended to call BAPIs directly via RFC-XML, as this would only be an implementation-dependent view of the BAPI.

The ALE message type is the message type that has to be used to set up routing for asynchronous calls coming from an SAP system. This is technically implemented via IDoc transfers, but when using the BAPI styled XML calls, the ALE message type is only needed to set up routing.

The Parameters field contains a list of all parameters in the BAPI interface. By selecting this link, you can display more information on each parameter. Please note that the key fields of a business object are not displayed in this parameter area but in the Key fields area on the business object detail page.