Load External Supplier Invoice File

Explanation

This activity is used to read an external input file, unpack the file data and call a dedicated interface (API) that will continue with the further processing of data.

The wizard can handle any file type and file template defined in External Files. This means that this is a multi-purpose wizard that can handle the same actions as existing interfaces.

Prerequisites

System Effects

As a result of this activity, the following system effects would take place.

Window

External File Assistant

Related Window Descriptions

External File Assistant

Procedure

  1. Open the External File Assistant
  2. Select either Online Process option or the Batch Process option to specify whether you want the loading to be performed instantly or as a background job.
  3. Click Next.
  4. Supply file options on this page, i.e. external file type, parameter set, external file template and the file name. The file direction is set automatically according to the following.
     
  5. Click Next.
  6. If a parameter set was supplied that has associated parameters then these parameters will be displayed along with defined default values. Modify the values for each parameter if necessary. Click List, if available, to get valid values for each parameter.  The field might also support a drop down list with valid values.
  7. If the processing mode is Online then click Finish to start the process, else click  Next.
  8. If the processing mode is Batch then define the scheduling of the batch job and start the process by clicking Finish.