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Create an IDoc Document Type Using the DDIC
You can create an IDoc document type using the metadata describing the IDoc structure that is available in the DDIC. This is the best approach for creating an IDoc document type.
Note:
To do this, you must have Adapter for SAP plug-in installed on the machine that hosts Designer .
*To create a document type using the DDIC
1. In Designer, select File > New > Document Type.
2. Select the parent namespace and name for the document type, and click Next.
3. From the list of source files, select SAP as the type of source file from which to create the document type. Click Next.
4. Select IDoc as the SAP Document Type and click Next.
5. Select the SAP System ID and click Next.
6. Fill in the following fields:
Field
Description/Action
IDoc Type
The IDoc version.
CIM Type
Optional. The IDoc type extension (CIM type/customer extension type).
SAP System Release
Optional. The IDoc release.
Old IDoc Type 2
Optional. The IDoc version. Uncheck for a new version 3 IDoc, check for old version 2 IDocs (as in 3.1 SAP systems).
7. Click Finish.