The Search Pattern parameter is used to limit the number of RFC interface modules to be retrieved from the SAP application server. It is assumed that you know the name of the RFC interface to use. If you do not know the name, you can retrieve all the RFC interface functions by using the asterisk ( * ) wildcard character. You can specify one or more letters (for example ILS*) or and entire word (for example company). Case is not important.
- In the Search Pattern box, type
one or more letters followed by an asterisk, and then
click Query.
The BAPI/RFC Name drop-down list will display the available RFC interface modules that begin with specified letter.
Troubleshooting: If you click Query but do not receive a list of RCF interface modules in the BAPI/RFC Name drop-down list, the RFC_FUNCTION_SEARCH might not be present on the SAP application server or the RFC is not enabled.This function is part of the function module FRC1 from package SFCS. In particular, the RFC_FUNCTION_SEARCH has the following signature:
Input Parameter: FUNCNAME
Output Table Parameter: FUNCTIONS.
If the query does not locate any RFC interface modules with the specified letter, the BAPI/RFC Name drop-down list will display an empty list. - From the BAPI/RFC Name drop-down
list, select the appropriate RFC interface
module.
The parameters associated with the RFC interface appear at the bottom of the To Enterprise section. For this example, there is an import and export parameter.
Because the RFC interface is a member of a group, that group name appears under the selected RFC interface. The group name is helpful when locating RFC interface modules in the SAP system. - To automatically associate variables to RFC
interface parameters, click Map
Parms.
A variable is automatically assigned to the SAP RFC interface parameters based on the data types assigned when the RFC interface was created. For this example, a variable for the import parameter is added to the Input tab and a variable for the export parameter is added to the Output tab.
In addition, the input and output variables are automatically added to the RFC interface parameters (under the To Enterprise section).
You do not have to use Map Parms but can create each variable separately. For more information, see Creating each map variable separately. For more information about RFC interface parameters, see RFC interface parameter types. - When you complete the transport map, click Save.