The pharmaceuticals industry does it, retail does it -- even Hollywood does it: EDI using SAP. Written in an entertaining, narrative style, this book teaches developers and system architects everything needed to plan for, design, and -- most importantly -- implement a complex SAP-EDI scenario. Enter the glamorous world of Hollywood and see how they make their money through SAP-EDI architectures! 1 Designing the architecture Follow the transition to the new world of EDI by analyzing processes and documenting the legacy systems. A detailed blueprint of the to-be architecture will prepare you for the project. 2 The technical standards Learn everything about EDI data exchange, the SAP IDoc interface, and the tools for building custom IDocs and modifying the standard. 3 Building the SAP EDI system on IDocs Watch the implementation step by step: You'll benefit from functional and technical specifications for each interface used, mappings, custom development objects, and lots of code. 4 Preparing and ensuring production Development is complete, now get ready for go-live: Chapters on testing, troubleshooting, and system recovery arm you for the intricacies of daily business. 5 The storyline: A real-world scenario This book doesn't just tell you what could be possible -- it shows how you do it. Using a real-world order-to-cash scenario with three business partners that begins on the first page, you'll follow the implementation phase by phase.