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title: "Configuration Project Settings for BC, WS and Interface for SAP ERP"
id: "configuration-project-settings-for-bc-ws-and-interface-for-sap-erp"
project: "MES User Manual"
url: "https://docs.sepasoft.com/articles/user-manual/configuration-project-settings-for-bc-ws-and-interface-for-sap-erp"
updated: 2026-07-31T14:56:07Z
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# Configuration Project Settings for BC, WS and Interface for SAP ERP

**Sepasoft MES Module Suite**
 ## Configuration for Business Connector, Web Services and Interface for SAP ERP Modules

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This information details the standardized configuration project settings for the Business Connector (BC), Web Services (WS), and SAP Connector Gateway modules. A strategic understanding of this unified system is crucial for ensuring consistent deployment, enabling automation, and simplifying system maintenance within the Ignition platform.

* [The Configuration Project Setting Explained](/articles/user-manual/configuration-project-settings-for-bc-ws-and-interface-for-sap-erp/a/h3__390039544)
* [Methods for Modifying the Configuration](/articles/user-manual/configuration-project-settings-for-bc-ws-and-interface-for-sap-erp/a/h3_566054628)
* [Direct File System Access](/articles/user-manual/configuration-project-settings-for-bc-ws-and-interface-for-sap-erp/a/h4__257891062)
* [API-Based Management](/articles/user-manual/configuration-project-settings-for-bc-ws-and-interface-for-sap-erp/a/h4_1455072263)
* [Configuration Path Reference Summary](/articles/user-manual/configuration-project-settings-for-bc-ws-and-interface-for-sap-erp/a/h3_2037999258)

The core principle of this system is its uniformity: all three modules share a single setting file with an identical structure. This design significantly streamlines administration, as it allows for simplified management and the development of consistent scripts that can apply to any of the modules. This document will now detail the specific configuration setting itself.

### The Configuration Project Setting Explained

The configurationProject setting serves a critical function by linking the operational logic of a gateway module to a specific, designated Ignition project. This setting is contained within a simple JSON file that defines which project the module will use for its configuration.

The structure of the configuration file consists of a single key-value pair, as shown below:

{"configurationProject":"MESGateway"}

The assignment of this project depends on the installation history of the module. There are two primary states:

* **New Installations:** Upon a fresh installation of any of the modules, the system automatically creates and assigns a project named MESGateway by default.
* **Upgrades from Version 8.1:** When upgrading a module from a pre-existing version 8.1 installation, the system retains and continues to use the project that was configured in the previous version.

Now that the function of the configurationProject setting has been established, the following section will outline the methods available for modifying it.

### Methods for Modifying the Configuration

The configurationProject setting can be managed through two distinct methods: direct file system access and the gateway's web API. Understanding both methods provides administrators with the flexibility to perform manual inspections and verification or to implement programmatic automation for configuration management.

#### Direct File System Access

Accessing the configuration file directly on the gateway's file system is a useful method for verifying default settings or for incorporating configuration steps into deployment scripts. It is important to note that these default paths follow standard Ignition conventions and the settings can be overridden with different configuration modes, providing flexibility for advanced deployment scenarios. The default config.json file for each module is located at a specific path within the Ignition installation directory.

* **Business Connector:** 
/config/resources/core/businessconnectgateway/bc-settings/config.json
* **Interface SAP ERP:** 
/config/resources/core/sapconnectorgateway/sap-settings/config.json
* **Web Services:** 
/config/resources/core/webservicegateway/ws-settings/config.json

#### API-Based Management

Using the web API is the standard and recommended method for making programmatic updates to Ignition resources, including the module configuration project. This approach allows for dynamic and automated management of settings.

| ![Note](/resources/Storage/user-manual/user-manual/Note.png) | For a comprehensive guide on API usage, refer to the official Ignition documentation and community resources available at:[https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-3-api-usage-guide-via-postman/93935](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-8-3-api-usage-guide-via-postman/93935) |
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The specific API endpoint for managing the configuration resource of each module mirrors the structure of its file path:

* **Business Connector**:
 /data/api/v1/resources/businessconnectgateway/bc-settings
* **Interface SAP ERP**:
 /data/api/v1/resources/sapconnectorgateway/sap-settings
* **Web Services**:
 /data/api/v1/resources/webservicegateway/ws-settings

The next section provides a consolidated summary of these paths for quick reference.

### Configuration Path Reference Summary

This section provides a consolidated, at-a-glance reference table for all the file system and API paths detailed in this manual.
| **Module** | **Default Settings File Path** | **API Endpoint** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business Connector | /config/resources/core/businessconnectgateway/bc-settings/config.json | /data/api/v1/resources/businessconnectgateway/bc-settings |
| Interface for SAP ERP | /config/resources/core/sapconnectorgateway/sap-settings/config.json | /data/api/v1/resources/sapconnectorgateway/sap-settings |
| Web Services | /config/resources/core/webservicegateway/ws-settings/config.json | /data/api/v1/resources/webservicegateway/ws-settings |
The key takeaway is the deliberate consistency in the configuration approach across the Business Connector, Interface for SAP ERP, and Web Services gateway modules, which simplifies administration and enhances system maintainability.

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