SAP Exchange Infrastructure - Mapping FAQ (Part I)

1. Which interface does the JavaMapping class should implement?
Answer: com.sap.aii.mapping.api.StreamTransformation

2. What are the methods that are available in StreamTransformation interface?
Answer: a) execute( InputStream io, OutputStream out) b) setParameter( Map param)

3. In JavaMapping class which method is used to access the runtimeConstants?
Answer: setParameter( Map param)

4. Which interfaces are implemented by ABAPMAPPINGCLASS?
Answer: IF-MAPPING of SAI_MAPPING

5. Which transaction is used to cretae ABAP mapping?
Answer: se80( Object Navigator)

6. What is the return format for XI functions?
Answer: string

7. What are Generating Functions?
Answer: All standard and UserDefined functions which do not have input values are called Generating Functions

8. For date formats which java class is used?
Answer: java.text.DateFormat

9. For number formats which java class is used?
Answer: java.text.DecimalFormat