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IDoc vs. BAPI vs. RFC – The Ultimate SAP Integration Guide

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A comparison of SAP integration methods—IDoc, BAPI, and RFC—highlighting their best use cases and benefits.

When integrating SAP with external systems or even internal modules, choosing the right method is critical to ensure seamless data flow and business process execution. But how do you decide between IDoc, BAPI, and RFC?

🔹 IDoc (Intermediate Document) – Best for bulk data transfers (e.g., material master updates).
🔹 BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) – Ideal for executing business transactions (e.g., sales order creation).
🔹 RFC (Remote Function Call) – Use when you need real-time function execution across SAP and non-SAP systems.

💡 Pro Tip: BAPIs ensure data consistency via commit/rollback, while IDocs handle unstable networks better with their queuing mechanism.

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