A request file requests data from an SAP DataSource. Each DataSource has one request file. When you create a processing mapping, you select a local directory where you want to store the request file. When you save a request file, the processing mapping wizard saves it using the following syntax:

For example, if you save a request file for the 0ACCOUNT_ATTR DataSource in full update mode, the request file is named as follows:

If you have an existing request file for the DataSource and update mode, you can revert to the contents of the saved request file to overwrite the current settings. When you save the current settings, and a request file for the DataSource and update mode exists, the current settings overwrite the contents of the request file.

When you use hierarchy DataSources, the send request file uses the language that you specify in the

Language

field in step 1 of the

Generate Mapping for BCI

wizard.

After you create a processing mapping, deploy the request file so that you can use it when you configure a session to send requests to SAP.