Which Connector is better?

[Former Member]

There are so many possibilities to connect a foreign system with a SAP system. I would know which interface is the best. There is connection with the SAP web Application server Java and stack ABAP, or one can build up just an easy connection over Java Connector. There are still many other like IDOCs and ALE, business Connector and XI. Which criteria are important to make a decision?

Would you prefer the JCo to Business Connector and why? I dont understand it.

regards

Sabine

[Former Member]

All these connection types are meant for different purposes.

Suppose if you are connecting to SAP system from some java application than you need to use JCO.

With JCO you communicate through RFCs and BAPIs giving you the control to do those activities which you normally perform through gui like creating an order.

ALE/IDOCs are meant for data transfer only.

Tell us your exact requirement so that someone can make a suggestion.

Regards,

Arshi