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'''Business Application Programming Interface''' ('''BAPI''') is used in [[mySAP]] to achieve business related functionalities. It is a remote-enabled function module which is provided by [[SAP ERP|SAP]].''' <ref>{{Cite web |title=What is SAP BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface)? {{!}} Definition from TechTarget |url=https://www.techtarget.com/searchsap/definition/BAPI#:~:text=BAPIs%20are%20the%20primary%20method,accessing%20or%20changing%20business%20objects |access-date=2024-09-05 |website=SearchSAP |language=en}}</ref>

==Description==

BAPIs enable access to SAP functions across formal, stable and dialog-free interfaces. These interfaces can be used by external applications developed by customers and complementary software partners as well as by other SAP applications. Defined as [[API]] methods of SAP Business Object Types, these object types are used within the Business Framework to enable object-based communication between components.

[[Business object (computer science)|Business objects]] and their BAPIs enable [[object Object-oriented programming|object orientation]] to be used in central information processing in companies. For example, existing functions and data can be re-used, trouble-free technical interoperability can be achieved and non-SAP components can be implemented. Applications can use BAPIs to directly access the application layer of the R/3 System and, as clients, applications can use the business logic of the R/3 System. BAPIs provide the client with an object-oriented view of the application objects without needing to know the implementation details. BAPIs are always developed by defining scenarios which are used to map and implement system-wide business processes.

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