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Error Handling

2023-12-18T18:40:03+01:00

Dear Team,

I'm currently dealing with the following scenario:

iFlow1 receives synchronous messages from a third party via the HTTP adapter. After performing mapping and conversions, it invokes another ProcessDirect, iFlow2, which in turn calls an OData service in ECC using the HTTP adapter. However, in instances where the OData service in ECC encounters an error, this error is not being propagated back to iFlow2 and subsequently to iFlow1. The monitoring output I observe is as follows:

com.sap.it.rt.adapter.http.api.exception.HttpResponseException: An internal server error occured: HTTP operation failed invoking http://xyz.com/sap/opu/odata/sap/ZOData_SRV/entitySet with statusCode: 400. The MPL ID for the failed message is

But the actual OData error is something else. How to get this error in CPI?

I tried with Exception handling but it also brings above error message and not the error from OData.

ProcessDirect Adapter and Decoupling

2024-02-07T17:30:08.920000+01:00

Dear All,

Within SAP CPI/CPI, the ProcessDirect adapter serves to modularize the entire iFlow. When both producer and consumer iFlows utilize this adapter, it implies they are effectively decoupled and operate with distinct Camel exchanges. Presently, I am faced with a scenario necessitating the decoupling of the Timer step from the primary flow, and I am contemplating employing the ProcessDirect adapter to invoke the main iFlow. While SAP recommends employing the SOAP adapter for such cases, it's worth noting that SOAP calls necessitate interaction with the LoadBalancer, unlike ProcessDirect.

I seek your advice on the optimal approach to decoupling both the Timer and main iFlows in accordance with best practices. Is SOAP the sole viable option in this scenario, or are there alternative methodologies to consider? Your insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Regards,
David

Integrating Legacy SAP Systems with Third Party iPaaS Tools like Celigo

2024-02-09T11:02:38.166000+01:00

I am currently exploring integration strategies for legacy SAP systems, for example SAP ECC, with third party integration platforms like Celigo iPaaS. Our objective is to create seamless data flows between older SAP systems and other applications. I'm seeking insights and experiences from the community regarding best practices, challenges, and recommendations for such integrations. Has anyone worked on similar integration projects? What are the key considerations, particularly around compatibility and security? Any shared experiences or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Also if people are interested in piloting this, please contact me.

Content Modifier XPATH IDOC

2024-02-21T08:26:10.420000+01:00

Dear All,

We have a IDoc XML being received through IDoc adapter and I tried to read the value of MESTYP using ContentModifier but the value is always coming as empty. I tried both header and property section like

MESTYP - //EDI_DC40/MESTYP (XPATH)

Any idea?

IDoc XML:

<FLOC01 xmlns="urn:sap-com:document:sap:idoc:soap:messages">
  <IDOC BEGIN="1">
    <EDI_DC40 SEGMENT="1">
      <TABNAM>EDI_DC40</TABNAM>
      <MANDT>XXX</MANDT>
      <DOCNUM>0000000000001278</DOCNUM>
      <DOCREL>XXX</DOCREL>
      <STATUS>XX</STATUS>
      <DIRECT>X</DIRECT>
      <OUTMOD>X</OUTMOD>
      <IDOCTYP>FLOCXX</IDOCTYP>
      <MESTYP>FLOCX</MESTYP>
      <STDMES>/EVISX</STDMES>
      <SNDPOR>SAPXXXX</SNDPOR>
      <SNDPRT>XX</SNDPRT>
      <SNDPRN>XXXXXXXXX</SNDPRN>
      <RCVPOR>XXXX_XXX</RCVPOR>
      <RCVPRT>XX</RCVPRT>
      <RCVPRN>XXXXXXXXX</RCVPRN>
      <CREDAT>YYYYMMDD</CREDAT>
      <CRETIM>HHMMSS</CRETIM>
      <ARCKEY>urn:sap.com:msgid=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX</ARCKEY>
      <SERIAL>YYYYMMDDHHMMSS</SERIAL>
    </EDI_DC40>
    <FLOC_HDR SEGMENT="1">
      <ACTION>X</ACTION>
      <TPLNR>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX</TPLNR>
      <STRNO>XX.XX.XXXX.XXXX.XX-XXX-XXX</STRNO>
      <TPLMA>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX</TPLMA>
      <TPLMA_L>XX.XX.XXXX.XXXX</TPLMA_L>
      <PLTXT>ITEM DESCRIPTION</PLTXT>
      <EQART>XX-XXXX</EQART>
      <BUKRS>XXXX</BUKRS>
      <IWERK>XXXX</IWERK>
      <SWERK>XXXX</SWERK>
      <EQFNR>XX-XXX-XXX</EQFNR>
      <KOSTL>XXXXXXXXXX</KOSTL>
      <STORT>XX-XXX</STORT>
    </FLOC_HDR>
  </IDOC>
</FLOC01>

OdataV2 based API for creating Billing Document

2024-02-28T12:57:42.200000+01:00

Hi All,

I'm looking for an ODATA based API for creating Billing document.
we would like to pass sales order to create this billing document.

(we are using S4 HANA public cloud. We are getting data in flat file for creation of BP, SO and Payment details. Using one ODATA based API, we are already creating BP and SO in public cloud)

Thanks in advance
@Dan_Wroblewski ,@Sriprasadsbhat, @Sookriti_Mishra

Using SOAP API of "Create Billing Document- with SD Reference" to post data to S4 HANA cloud

2024-02-29T05:56:55.828000+01:00

Hi All,

I'm using SOAP API of "Create Billing Document- with SD Reference" to create a Billing Document with respect to sales order through a third party App "SOAP UI".
While sending the request to S4 HANA Cloud ,I'm getting a response as 202:Accepted. But the Billing Document is not being created, I've cross-checked it in the S4 HANA Cloud.
Please help me with this issue as the creation of Billing Document is not being created.

Thanks in Advance,
@Sriprasadsbhat , @Dan_Wroblewski , @Sookriti_Mishra

while posting data from CPI to S/4 Hana cloud, the data is not being posted.

2024-03-06T04:43:53.918000+01:00

Hi All,

I'm using Journal Entry - Post (Synchronous) SOAP API from the SAP BUSINESS ACCELERATOR HUB in CPI to post data from CPI to S/4 HANA Public Cloud. I'm providing all the mandatory fields required in the API and in the response code of the "CamelHttpResponseCode" I'm getting 200.
I've also checked any error in the SOAP Error Log of the S/4 Hana public cloud and couldn't find any error for which it is not being posted.

I'm using "JournalEntryBulkCreateRequest" WSDL in my message mapping as a target but in the response i'm getting "JournalEntryBulkCreateConfirmation". So, I'm unable to identify the issue.

Thanks in Advance,

@Sriprasadsbhat , @Dan_Wroblewski , @Sookriti_Mishra, @JulianoRomanato

OdataV2 based API for creating Journal Entry

2024-03-06T04:58:41.505000+01:00

Hi All,

I'm looking for an ODATA based API for creating Journal Entry.
we would like to pass sales order or Billing document to create this Journal Entry.

Thanks in advance
@Dan_Wroblewski ,@Sriprasadsbhat, @Sookriti_Mishra , @JulianoRomanato

OData call through HTTP Error Handling

2024-03-25T06:59:12.212000+01:00

Dear All,

We have a scenario as given below. 3rd party is calling an OData service synchronously through CI and Gateway and ERP as per the below flow.

3rd party --> CI --> SAP Gateway --> SAP ERP

We are not using the OData adapter due to some syntax/format issues and HTTP was chosen. Whenever any ABAP dump is thrown in the backend ERP system then the gateway forwards it to CPI but in CPI we get the error like

com.sap.it.rt.adapter.http.api.exception.HttpResponseException: An internal server error occured: HTTP operation failed invoking http://xxxxx/sap/opu/odata/sap/xxxx/xxx with statusCode: 500.
The MPL ID for the failed message is : BGYA-Z0S3gl-6qxBdCngJ8AeHb4c

The detailed error text from ABAP layer is not shown in this message. We have chosen "Return Exception to Sender" in the iFlow settings in order to pass the errors. But how to pass the error dump details from SAP service to the caller?

AIF Setup for Event Mesh

2024-03-27T06:51:13.356000+01:00

Hi All,

I am working on POC of AIF setup for Event. For this I am using Topic "sap/s4/beh/businesspartner/v1/BusinessPartner/*" to trigger BusinessPartner.

Does anybody know the step-by-step process to setup AIF for Event.

Please note that I have referred below link of SAP Help Portal.

Define Event Settings | SAP Help Portal

https://help.sap.com/docs/SAP_S4HANA_ON-PREMISE/810dfd34f2cc4f39aa8d946b5204fd9c/d4f5487b82774e9683e1ae03b5ac0b04.html

Thank you in advance.

AIF set up for inside out webservice

2024-03-27T07:47:48.428000+01:00

Hi All,

I am working on POC of AIF setup for Inside Out Webservices that is using RFC function module. Do anybody have steps for how to create AIF setup for Inside Out Webservices.

Thank you in Advance.

SAP PLEX MES Integration project

2024-03-27T23:16:32.188000+01:00

Hi, I'm a student at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Working on a SAP PLEX MES integration project using a middleware application called Mendix and majorly on SAP PP module. Here, I wanted to know whether we can be able to pull production order completion status and serial numbers from PLEX MES to SAP system or not? If yes, how & where we can do that?

ABAP Proxy to SFTP Retry

2024-05-02T17:41:10.310000+02:00

Hi All,

We have a scenario where we CPI receives ABAP proxy call which will be forwarded to a SFTP receiver. Sometimes, we get error in SFTP like server unavailable, timeout etc. In such cases the message is going in failed status in CPI without any retry. What is the best approach for handling retries and also errors?

FM - PIQ_CALCULATE

2024-05-08T09:17:03.492000+02:00

FM - PIQ_CALCULATE is internally calling PRICING_COMPLETE.
This PRICING_COMPLETE is setting the preisfindungsart = 'F' under the loop at GKOMZ.

Because of this condition value (xkomv-kwert) is not been calculated from Perform XKOMV_BEWERTEN.

Can anyone help me out what is the exact functionality of PRICING_COMPLETE or what are the changes required to calculate condition value (xkomv-kwert) through PIQ_CALCULATE.

SAP CPI JDBC Adapter

2024-05-09T10:50:06.275000+02:00

Dear All,

Is there any way to see the what query is going to the database from CPI JDBC adapter?

Periodic LSMW or RPA?

2024-05-09T12:38:15.093000+02:00

Hello there,

In our company we use LSMW transaction for uploading a .txt file (from local computer) that updates some master data. Currently the SOP for this is:

Master data .txt file is generated and sent to a person
This person opens SAP GUI and using LSMW uploads the file and data is updated in SAP

We definitely want to automate this. I have couple of ideas about this (I am no SAP expert at all):

Idea 1: Use RPA software (e.g. Power Automate Desktop) and automate the process
Idea 2 (my instinct says that this one is better): Can this LSMW object be scheduled to be run somehow? I mean, we could make an automation to place this input .txt file in SAP application server and this job could be run (e.g. every 1h) and upload those files via LSMW automatically. Is this possible? How can I do this? (also, it would be great that the team could see the status of the upload somehow, receiving emails or some kind of notification about the successful/unsuccessful transactions)

Thank you!

Back date entry block

2024-05-10T09:07:54.540000+02:00

Hi Experts,

I want to block backdated entries based on the user and document period. For example, User 4 should be allowed to make entries up to 3 days before the posting date and should be blocked for another document. Is it possible to implement this requirement?

Kindly provided your best suggestion.

SAP Basis Administration

2024-05-11T17:14:54.091000+02:00

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This guide delves deep into the core tasks that define this role, providing beginners with a roadmap to navigate their way through the intricacies of SAP Basis administration.

Installation and Configuration:

The first and foremost responsibility of a SAP Basis administrator is to install and configure SAP systems. This involves setting up servers, databases, and other components, and configuring them to work harmoniously. Installation and configuration are the building blocks upon which the entire SAP environment rests.

User Administration:

User administration is a critical aspect of SAP Basis administration. Basis administrators are tasked with creating and managing user accounts, assigning roles and authorizations, and ensuring that users have the necessary access to SAP functions based on their roles within the organization. Effective user administration is essential for maintaining system security and ensuring smooth operations.

System Monitoring:

System monitoring is an ongoing task that involves keeping a vigilant eye on the performance and health of SAP systems. This includes monitoring system resources such as memory, CPU usage, and disk space, as well as monitoring for any potential issues or errors that may arise. System monitoring is crucial for ensuring optimal performance and identifying and addressing issues before they escalate.

Transport Management:

Transport management is a key responsibility of a SAP Basis administrator. This involves managing the transport of changes, such as configuration settings or program developments, from one SAP system to another. The Transport Management System (TMS) is used to ensure that changes are moved in a controlled and consistent manner, maintaining system consistency and integrity.

Backup and Recovery:

Backup and recovery are indispensable components of SAP Basis administration. Basis administrators must regularly back up SAP systems to safeguard against data loss. In the event of a system failure, they must be able to swiftly recover the system and restore it to a working state. Backup and recovery procedures are essential for ensuring system availability and data integrity.

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Budget saving in Purchase Requests (PRs)

2024-05-13T13:28:51.372000+02:00

Dear experts,

Firstly, I would like to extend my apologies if my question reveals a lack of basic knowledge; I am still relatively new to this domain.

My question is about the functionality of budget allocation for Purchase Requests (PRs).

Scenario 1:
Let's say we have a situation where we've created a purchase request with 1 line for acquiring 10 items X, with an allocated budget of €10,000. However, we've completed the purchase of all 10 items with an actual cost of €8,000. A PO was made. How can we correctly record the savings of €2,000 in the SAP system and ensure these funds are available for future use in other purchase requests; or is this saving automatically registered when closing the PR in connection to the already existing PO?

Scenario 2:
Now let's say that we bought only 8 pcs of X, so the PO is not related anymore to the full quantity registered in the PR. Should we adjust the quantity first and then close the PR, or it's a useless process and it's ok to just close the PR and the saving will be registered automatically?

Scenario 3:

Lastly, let's consider a scenario where we created a PR with 2 lines: 10 units of X and 10 units of Y. A PO is made for the acquisition of the 10 pcs of X (the first line). The second line is not needed anymore. Should we delete the second line and then close the existing PR so that we can use the saved budget for another new PR?

Thank you in advance for your time! Your help will be truly appreciated!

JMS Dead Letter Queue Alert

2024-05-16T18:45:48.911000+02:00

Dear All,

What is the best way to alert admin when a DLQ queue is filled with some entries? Is there anyway we can move the entries to processing queue without manual intervention?