SAP Note 604300 - FAQ: BAPI_ALM_NOTIF* and BAPI_SERVNOT*

Component : Maintenance Notifications - Service Notification

Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/604300 (SAP Service marketplace login required)

Summary :
This SAP Note provides guidance on various aspects of using BAPI_ALM_NOTIF* and BAPI_SERVNOT* in the context of SAP's notification management. It covers testing these BAPIs using transaction SE37, wherein detailed procedural steps are provided to establish test sequences effectively. It emphasizes aspects to consider when integrating these BAPIs into custom programs, specifically the transactions that should follow to commit data to the database. Additionally, the note clarifies how certain fields and tables, such as OBJTYPE, OBJKEY, and various sort number-related fields in tables like NOTITEM and NOTIFCAUS, should be populated to align with functional expectations. Detailed guidance is provided on managing long texts and key relationships within these BAPI interfaces. Overall, it provides a comprehensive approach to effectively utilize, customize, and maintain notification functions in SAP systems.

Key words :
enter test sequence' dialog box, twelve digits including leading zeros, function module -> tests -> test sequences, function module -> test -> test sequences, dialog box 'test sequences', parameter 'wait' remains initial, bapi2080_notitemi-item_sort_no--> long text, bapi2080_nottaski-task_sort_no--> long text, bapi2080_notcausi-cause_sort_no--> long text, bapi2080_notactvi-act_sort_no--> long text

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