XI/PI: Value Mapping Using Graphical Editor

This article explains the concept of value mappings in SAP XI using a simple example. Read on» » » »

XI/PI: SAP XI Troubleshooting Guide

Here’s a list of common errors/problems in SAP XI and their possible resolutions. This Guide will help you troubleshoot your integration scenarios in SAP XI/PI. Read on» » » »

XI/PI: Step-by-Step Guide to XI Transports Using CMS - Part III

In the previous parts, we covered transporting SLD objects and IR objects using CMS (Change Management Service). Now, let us understand how to use CMS for Integration Directory transports. Read on» » » »

XI/PI: Step-by-Step Guide to XI Transports Using CMS - Part II

In the first part we covered transporting SLD objects. In this part, we will look at how to transport Integration Repository objects using the CMS (Change Management Service). Read on» » » »

XI/PI: Step-by-Step Guide to XI Transports Using CMS - Part I

One can transport SAP XI objects either by using File System Transports (Export/Import way) or by using the CMS (Change Management Service). Many a times, File system transport is preferred over CMS. However, transporting via CMS is the recommended way as it helps you to carry out transports in a more organized manner allowing you to keep track of transports, thus ensuring proper traceability. In this article series, we will understand how to carry out SAP XI transports using CMS. Read on» » » »

XI/PI: Convert Flat File to Deeply Nested XML Structures Using Only Graphical Mapping

Many a times, you are required to convert flat file structures to deeply nested structures like IDocs. Standard File Content Conversion allows you to convert the incoming file to flat XML structures only i.e. only one level of nesting is possible. Converting incoming file to deeply nested structures would require use of either custom developed adapter modules or third-party conversion agents.

This article provides a workaround to accomplish the same thing by using only the graphical mapping. Read on» » » »

XI/PI - 1:n Multi-Mapping using BPM

Multi-mapping is a method of message transformation wherein one or more source messages can be combined or split to generate one or more target messages. We can have three types of multi-mapping transformations - 1:n, n:1, and n:m mapping transformation. In this article, we will understand how to create and use 1:n multi-mapping transformation in a BPM scenario. Read on» » » »

XI/PI: A Step-by-Step Guide to BPM - Asynch/Sync Bridge

In this article, we will understand the concept of Business Process Management in SAP XI/PI using a simple scenario. Read on» » » »

SAP Consulting Market Outlook in 2008

SAP is moving fast towards Enterprise SOA, and its products are being groomed so as to be SOA-enabled. In simple words, web services will be the backbone of NetWeaver platform going forward. SAP PI (XI) will serve as SOA Middleware. Another product namely Master Data Management (MDM) will serve as a tool to consolidate and streamline master data across systems. According to Ray Kelly, vice president - B2B Solution Center, PI and MDM are here to stay and will be mandatory for all of SAP’s current and future new product introductions.

Career expert Jon Reed advises on choosing BI, PI and Portals as the career path. He feels that BI has the most customer acceptance and hence the most demand at present. Also, the usage of PI will eventually surpass that of Portals. He also adds that the most sought after SAP Professionals will be the ones who are able to easily move between Java and SAP (ABAP) environments. Read on» » » »

XI/PI: A Guide to Using SAP XI SOAP Adapter

In this article we will discuss the usage of SAP XI SOAP Adapter. The SOAP adapter enables communication with XI via web services. We will understand the configuration of SOAP sender and SOAP receiver adapter. Read on» » » »