Differences between LSMW and BDC in SAP ABAP.

What are the differences between LSMW and BDC?.

Differences between LSMW and BDC in SAP ABAP.

Ans :-

LSMW

BDC

1. It is the system provided tool.

1. It is the Utility to develop a program.

2. Doesn’t require any programming knowledge.

2. It requires programming knowledge..

3. The data can be imported in different import methods such are Batch Input Recording, BAPI and IDOC.

3. The data is processed or migrated in Batch Input Method only

4. The Field mapping is done automatically by the System.

4. The Field mapping should be done manually by passing the Flat data.

5. The T-Code LSMW is used.

5. The T-Code SM35 is used to develop BDC program

6. Mostly used for both Huge & small amount (Master) of data.

6. BDC can be used for Small amount of data only.

7. LSMW is possible for custom screens/standard with custom fields of applications.

7. BDC can be used custom screens/custom fields of application also.