There are four standard import METHODS available in LSMW.

IDOC's:

• ADVANTAGES: Fast to load, easy processing, low programming for standard IDOC’s.
• Disadvantages: Good knowledge of IDOC processing required, time consuming if changes have to be made to a created IDOC.

BAPI’s:

• Advantages: Fast to load, easy processing, logical interface for functional/end user based on the business processes involved.
• Disadvantages: Not always complete with all input FIELDS of a transaction.

STANDARD/DIRECT INPUT:

• Advantages: Well tested method, Fast to load, easy processing.
• Disadvantages: No enjoy transactions, not always complete with all input fields of a transaction.

BATCH INPUT:

• Advantages: Easy modifiable, all fields are available, easy re-processing.
• Disadvantages: Comparatively slow, to use new screens or tabs a new recording has to be created, not easily usable for enjoy transactions, DEPENDENT on user settings, difference in foreground and background processing may occur.

There are four standard import methods available in LSMW.

IDOC's:

BAPI’s:

STANDARD/DIRECT INPUT:

BATCH INPUT: