In the previous part we created an IDoc structure which can carry our data from source system to target system(s). In this part we will understand how to setup the source system to be able to generate and send an outbound IDoc.

Outbound Settings

Define Logical Systems and Assign Client to Logical System – Transaction SALE

• Go to Define Logical System (See the figure)
• Define a new logical system to identify the local system and save it
• Now, go to Assign Client to Logical System (See the figure)
• Add a new entry
• Specify the client, previously created logical system and other attributes
• Save the entry
• Define a new logical system to identify the partner system and save it

Maintain RFC Destinations – Transaction SM59

• Create a new RFC destination for R/3 type connection
• Specify the target host on Technical settings tab
• Provide the Logon credentials on the Logon/Security tab
• Save the settings
• To verify the settings, Click on Test connection or Remote logon

Article snippet courtesy of Riyaz. Read the full article at http://www.riyaz.net/blog/beginners-guide-to-ale-and-idocs-part-ii/