Using CIF for non-SAP APS

[Former Member]

Hello world,

we would like to use CIF for master data, but our company is using NSKEP, a non-SAP APS. This has a datahub included, which can be used for middleware purposes (mapping, etc.)

Since in the future we could change to APO, we think CIF would be the right way.

1. Is it possible to create IDOCs from CIF data?
2. Has anyone use this already?
   1. What other software did you connect?
   2. If yes, can you reccomend any consultants or firms?
   3. What are the biggest obstacles?
3. What would be your best alternative if you don't recommend CIF?

Any and all help will be appreciated!

Kind regards, Peter

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

I cannot recommend to use CIF for this purpose.

Please have a look at the predefined ALE process for external production planning optimization

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Ullrich,

thanks for the info.

This explains mostly about the transaction data, could CIF not be use for master data?

The background (and to complicate things ) is, that we are using CIF and APO for a different entity already. So we do have knowledge about this, and monitor CIF anyway.

Peter