SAP Interface Programming

By M. Englbrecht and Michael Wegelin

This book teaches you how to integrate third-party programs with your SAP systems while avoiding the many pitfalls that can arise from different programming languages and interface technologies. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the communication protocols that are supported by SAP: Remote Function Call (RFC), SAP Java Connector, SOAP, XML web services, and more. Also, it explains which components of the SAP NetWeaver Application Server implement them, and how these components must be configured to enable communication with external systems.

1. Overview of Interface Programming Contains basic principles of interface programming, frequently asked questions about security, and information on different technologies.

2. Classic and Modern SAP Information Introduces you to classic and modern SAP interfaces and protocols, enabling you to solve any problem you may encounter.

3. Interface Technologies Provides an excellent overview of the central interface technologies: RFC, BAPIs, ALE, IDocs, and SOAP.

4. Descriptive Examples Teaches you how to apply your knowledge to real-life situations by providing numerous examples in ABAP, Java, C, and C#.

5. Comprehensive Coverage Serves as an ideal companion with numerous screenshots and a detailed index that will teach you to connect your systems to those of your partners -- without problems or external assistance.

Highlights:

Overview of the interface technologies KeyStores User Management Engine Remote Function Call with ABAP, C, Java Business Objects C RFC Library SAP Java Connector SOAP Web services and clients Java API for XML Web services SOAP programming with C# SAP NetWeaver XI/PI Integration Repository Integration Directory XI/SOAP Proxies

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592293182
• ISBN13: 9781592293186
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: SAP Press
• Length: 405 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.2" x 9.2"