To Define the Communications Port

Transaction: WE21

The Communications Port defines the type of connection with the Partner (see To Create a Partner Profile). This task is used to specify the outbound file name, directory path, and any associated function modules.

1. In the SAP R/3 System home window, type WE21 into the command field and click Continue (Enter) to display the WF-EDI Port Definition window.

   

2. Expand the tree under Transactional RFC to display the currently-defined Ports.

3. Select the desired Port from the list, or select Change to display the Port Definition for Asynchronous RFC Overview window.

   

4. Type in a Version (specifies IDoc record type), Logical destination, and Description, matching the entries made previously.

5. Select Enter, which displays the Change Request Query dialog window. [Note that you must have CTS (Correction and Transport System) turned on for this screen to be displayed.]

6. Select Create Request, which displays the Create Request dialog window.

7. Enter a Short description and Save.

8. Select Back repeatedly to return to the SAP R/3 System window.