Interface for SAP ERP Practical Tutorial

Creating an Interface for SAP ERP

This tutorial provides an introduction to using the Interface for SAP ERP module. The tutorial begins with background information on SAP and a simplified description of its architecture, to help us model our interfaces. It then walks through installation instructions and finishes with implementing workflows ("Charts") for practical use cases.

The following topics are covered:

  • Core SAP Concepts
    • High-level architecture
    • Supported versions
    • BAPIs and RFMs
  • Typical Structure of a BAPI
    • Inputs
    • Outputs (including Return Codes)
    • Table Parameters
  • Configuring the Interface for SAP ERP Module
    • Pre-requisites
      • User account creation and permissions assignment in SAP
    • Module installation
      • Install JCo
      • Modify ignition.conf
    • SAP endpoint configuration in Ignition
    • Test connectivity using a template chart
  • Practical Examples
    • Download Production Orders via button press
    • Read data from an arbitrary SAP table
    • Find an RFM or BAPI based on a T-Code
      • Online search
      • Function documentation inside SAP


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