| # Import Data (on a Regular Basis) (daxch0224m000) Use this session to run the import program to transfer data on a regular basis from sequential ASCII files to LN tables. An import on a regular basis is especially useful in a multisite environment. In these situations it is important that no run is lost, imported twice or imported in the incorrect order. To run the export program, do as follows: Select a range of exchange schemes. Select the processing type. Select the Overrule Batch Company check box if the data is imported from a company other than the batch company. Enter another company if the current company is overruled. Define the details of the import procedure in the Processing Details group box. Click Import Data to start the import procedure. Click Log Table to view the contents of the log table. A log table gives an overview of the results of the import procedure. Note The import can also run as part of a batch job. Click Add to Job to start the Job Manager. Related topics Introduction to the master data business object Introduction to the import module Differences and resemblances between regular and non-regular exchanges Exchange Scheme The exchange scheme code. Note The exchange scheme is created in the Exchange Schemes (daxch0501m000) session. Exchange Scheme A blueprint that defines the general parameters that are used during a data-exchange process, such as the location of files, the use of an audit trail, and other default settings. The exchange scheme contains all definitions of the data that must be exported and/or imported. The ASCII files, conditions, batches, table and field relations, ranges, and conversions that belong together are grouped in an exchange scheme. Note The exchange scheme is created in the Exchange Schemes (daxch0501m000) session. Processing Type The processing type of the import procedure. Allowed values See Type of redo Reprocess Rejected due to Errors If this check box is selected, records that are rejected due to errors in the previous import run are processed again. This check box can only be selected if the processing type is reprocess rejected records. Reprocess Rejected due to Conditions If this check box is selected, records that are rejected due to conditions in the previous import run are processed again. This check box can only be selected if the processing type is reprocess rejected records. Overrule Batch Company If this check box is selected, the batch companies that are defined in the Batches (daxch0104m000) session are overruled. Overrule Batch Company The LN company that is used instead of the batch company. This field can only be defined if the Overrule Batch Company check box is selected. Really Quit on Stop Condition If this check box is selected, an import program cannot continue if it is stopped. This is because the return value of a stop condition is true. If this check box is cleared, the exchange process will not stop if a stop condition returns true. Instead, a log message will be written to the log file. The stop condition is defined in the Table Relations (Import) (daxch0121s000) session. Wait for <CR> with Messages If this check box is selected, the import program waits for a <CR> at the end of the messages. If this check box is cleared, the import program continues without any interaction from you. This option can be used during an import that runs throughout the night. Ignore Batches to Import If this check box is selected, the batches in the exchange scheme are ignored during the import procedure. This option can be used to test or run the import without using data that is waiting to be imported at the export site. If this check box is cleared, and an active exchange link exists for a batch, that batch will only run if there is data waiting to be imported. For example, if there is no batch to import. Note This check box is only relevant if multisite control is used, and the batch is used in one or more exchange links. Uncompress ASCII Files If this check box is selected, compressed ASCII files are restored to their original format before the import procedure. Note Only use this option if the ASCII files that will be imported are compressed using the LN compression program. Runnumber to be Imported/Redone The run number of the exchange scheme that is imported or redone. Related topics Differences and resemblances between regular and non-regular exchanges |