3.2 Creating a Distribution Model

The distribution model contains essential information about message flow. The model view defines the systems that will communicate with each other and the messages that will flow between them. The distribution model forms the basis of distribution and controls it directly.

To create a distribution model:

  1. Verify that you are logged on to the sending system/client.

  2. In SAP, type transaction code BD64. Ensure that you are in Change mode (click Table View > Display > Change.)

  3. Click Edit > Model View > Create.

  4. Type the short text to describe the distribution model (such as Client 100 Distribution to Identity Manager).

  5. Type the technical name for the model (such as SAP2IDM).

  6. Accept the default Start and End dates or specify valid values. Click the check mark icon to save your entry.

  7. Select the view you created, then click Add BAPI.

  8. In the Sender/Client field, type the name of the sender logical system (such as ADMCLNT100).

  9. In the Receiver/Client field, add the name of the receiver logical system (such as DRVCLNT100).

  10. In the Obj. Name/Interface field, add the USER object name.

    NOTE:Ensure that you add the USER object name with all capital letters.

  11. In the Method field, add Clone.

  12. Click the check mark icon to save the BAPI.

  13. Select the SAP2IDM model view.

  14. Click Add BAPI.

  15. Define the sender (logical system ADMCLNT100).

  16. Define the receiver (logical system DRVCLNT100).

  17. In the Obj. Name/Interface field, add the UserCompany object name.

  18. In the Method field, add Clone.

  19. Click the check mark icon to save your BAPI entries.

  20. Save the Distribution Model entries.