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WE19: SAP IDoc Testing Tool

WE19 is a transaction code used in SAP to test and process inbound IDocs (Intermediate
Documents). It allows you to simulate data coming from an external system and analyze
how SAP handles it. This is crucial for ensuring the smooth flow of data between SAP and its
external partners.
Here's a breakdown of WE19 functionalities:
• IDoc Selection: You can search for existing IDocs by various criteria like IDoc
number, partner type, or message type.
• IDoc Display: WE19 allows you to view the details of an IDoc, including its header
data, segment data, and status information.
• IDoc Processing: You can trigger the processing of an IDoc to simulate how SAP
would handle actual data from an external system. This helps identify any errors or
issues in the data mapping or processing logic.
• Data Modification (Limited): WE19 provides limited capabilities to modify data
within an IDoc for testing purposes. However, it's generally not recommended to
modify production data in this way.
Benefits of Using WE19:
• Testing Data Integration: Helps ensure data received from external systems is
processed correctly within SAP.
• Debugging Errors: Allows you to identify and troubleshoot issues with IDoc
processing logic.
• Simulating Scenarios: Enables simulating various data scenarios to test SAP's
response under different conditions.
Things to Consider with WE19:
• WE19 is primarily for testing: While you can modify data to some extent, it's not
intended for mass data changes or production use.
• Authorization Required: Users need proper authorization to access and use WE19
for testing IDocs.
• Understanding IDocs: A basic understanding of IDoc structure and processing is
helpful for effectively using WE19.
Additional Points:

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• WE19 works in conjunction with other tools in SAP's ALE (Application Link Enabling)
framework for electronic data interchange (EDI) with external systems.
• For more advanced IDoc testing or monitoring scenarios, you might explore additional
tools available in SAP, such as transaction code SXMB_MONI.
In summary, WE19 is a valuable tool for SAP developers, system integrators, and anyone
involved in testing and troubleshooting IDoc processing within the SAP environment.

Use

You can use the test tool to generate an IDoc manually and send the IDoc for either inbound or
outbound processing. You are not restricted to a specific port type. You can start with an IDoc type (an
“empty” IDoc) or use an old IDoc as a template and edit the IDoc, that is, add segments or change
data. This is a good way to test new IDoc types, in particular.
You can forward your new IDoc for standard inbound processing (checking partner profiles and so on).
You can also call a function module directly. You can therefore test new function modules for new
IDoc types.
Activities

● Start the test tool with SAP Menu → Tools → IDoc Interface/ALE → Test → Test Tool
(WE19). You can use a template for your test IDoc.
You can choose IDoc types as a template, either directly or according to a specific message type.
You can use the F4 Help for IDocs used as a template, which searches for IDocs by selection
criteria, in the same way, for example, to IDoc Display. When an IDoc file is used as a template,
the IDocs are read from this file and are available to you for selection. A default value for the
IDoc file gives you the system using your test port which you can enter in IDoc Administration .
This test port must therefore be of the “file“ type. The default file is the inbound file entered
there.
● You generate the IDoc using .
The IDoc is displayed as a tree structure. If you do not use a template to create the IDoc type, at
least one more segment must be added.
● To create segments in the form of tree nodes (colored fields) place the cursor on an existing
node (for example a control record at the top) and choose .
You can cut, paste or copy individual segments or entire segment groups by positioning the
cursor on the relevant segment and selecting the required action from the Edit menu.
● Click on the white fields to change data in the segments.

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In the case of the control record, only the fields which are relevant for standard inbound
processing are displayed. Do not forget the required entries in the partner profiles if you want
to send the IDoc for standard inbound processing! You can also change all the data in the
control record: in this case, select All fields from the editor screen.

In the All fields editor screen you must enter the non-language specific partner function
(for example AG for vendor). This is the only screen in the IDoc Interface in which the
partner function is not translated into your language (in English AG becomes vendor VD) -
in the partner profiles or in the IDoc display the field is always translated. Thus, you see
the partner functions here in the way they are saved in the database. This is a unique
value in the SAP System and therefore protected against mistakes.
● The additional procedure depends on whether you want to test inbound or outbound
processing.
Outbound Test Tool: Procedure.
Inbound Test Tool: Procedure.

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