Introducing Structure and Field Mapping

Direct Mapping is possible when the structures are on (1) the root level, (2) the first level, and (3) if they're on the same level on both sides. If structures differ, the SAP Application Interface Framework needs to know how a structure in the message can be reached.

To map structures that are not on the root or the first level, some additional customizing steps are necessary.

This is also true for the mapping of structures that are on a different level in the source or destination structures.

Structures that are not on the root or first level:

You cannot map structures directly when they are on the second level or deeper in a structure.

Structures that are on different level in the source or destination structure:

• You cannot map structures directly when the items are on a level under the header item in the source structure, but the header and items are on the same level in the destination structure.
• You cannot map structures directly when the header and items are on the same level in the source structure, but the items are on a level under the header items in the destination structure.

Only the root and the first-level structures can be mapped directly. Therefore, all the following structures require an indirect mapping. All steps have to be repeated until the root or the first-level structure is reached (they also have to be mapped).

1. The first step in creating an indirect mapping is to map the parent structures.
2. The second step is to create a field mapping and map the child structures. If a structure mapping for the child structures is created, the child destination structure is selected as Field in Destination Structure. The child source structure is selected in the Sub-Table field.
3. The final step is to create a structure mapping for the child structures and select the Indirect Mapping checkbox. In Application Interface Framework Customizing, in the Define Structure Mappings activity, create a new entry for the child source structure in Select Source Structure. Go to Assign Destination Structure and enter the child destination structure. Furthermore, you have to select the Indirect Mapping checkbox for this structure mapping.

After you have created the structure mapping, you can do the field mappings for the structures as usual.

Watch this video to gain insights into the intricate process of mapping nonidentical structures, utilizing indirect mappings, selection fields, and practical examples to streamline data mapping and enhance interface configuration within the SAP Application Interface Framework.