Getting started with the SAP component

This page contains information to help you get started with SAP in Semarchy xDI. Follow the links for more detailed guides and procedures.

Installation

To use SAP with Semarchy xDI, you need to follow multiple steps:

  • Download official SAP resources.

  • Install SAP resources to the operating system.

  • Install the SAP component in xDI Designer.

  • Install SAP resources to Semarchy xDI.

  • Prepare SAP for use with Semarchy xDI.

For the environment setup guide, see this article.

For the SAP setup guide, see this article.

Usage

Connect and reverse-engineer

After finishing the installation process, continue in xDI Designer:

  1. Create SAP metadata in Designer.

  2. Follow the reverse engineering process to connect to your SAP data.

For the connection and reverse engineering guide, see this article.

Use with SAP structures

The Semarchy xDI SAP Connector can use four types of SAP structures for integration:

Tables

Classic database tables storing SAP data.

IDocs

Documents.

BAPIs/RFCs

Services available to external systems for integration.

DataSources

Read-only structured data intended for reporting purposes.

For the usage guide, see this article.