How to Build an SAP Cloud Application Programming Model Application

In this blog post, we’ll produce a simple SAP Cloud Application Programming Model application to familiarize you with the CDS server and SAP Cloud Application Programming Model.

Creating a Project

You can create an SAP Cloud Application Programming Model project by running the command cds init <folder name>, which will create a project in the specified folder name. Once the project is created, you’ll be prompted with links to both the SAP samples and documentation for SAP Cloud Application Programming Model, as shown in this figure.

Adding Attachments to Emails in SAP CPI Using Groovy

In the world of integration, sending emails with attachments is a common requirement. For SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) developers, using Groovy scripts can streamline this process, ensuring that files are sent without corruption. In this blog, we will explore how to convert a message body to a Base64 format and use it as an attachment in an email, all while avoiding common pitfalls that can lead to file corruption.

The Complete Groovy Script

Here’s the complete Groovy script that we will dissect:

Outbound Authentication with SAP Cloud Integration

When we talk about outbound communication where Cloud Integration acts as client, we must mention that Cloud Integration doesn’t offer any choices about how the user associated with the outbound request should be authorized to execute certain actions in the receiver system.

Therefore, as integration developer, you can’t specify any authorization options. This situation is plausible for the following reason: How the permissions of a calling entity are checked can only be defined by the technical capabilities of the server (in the outbound communication case, the receiver system). Because Cloud Integration (as a client in this case) can’t decide which technical capabilities are offered by the receiver system, SAP Cloud Integration cannot allow you to specify any authorization options in a receiver adapter.

SAP Cloud ALM Case Study

The real test of any product is what happens when the rubber meets the road. In this post, we’ll look at a practical example of SAP Cloud ALM.

Many SAP partners both lead the front in tool adoption and go a step further by creating enhancements on top of it using our published APIs. They also help to shape the product by providing early feedback. We are thankful to RBEI for sharing the following story from their customer projects.

RBEI is a 100 percent owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH. It is one of the world’s leading global suppliers of technology and services, offering end-to-end engineering, IT, and business solutions. Syed You suff, Practice Head, Cloud and IT Infrastructure Platform at RBEI, provided insight on how RBEI took advantage of the SAP Cloud ALM.

Integrating SAP IBP with SAP Cloud Integration

SAP Cloud Integration for data services is required for automated data integration to SAP Integrated Business Planning from an SAP environment or from another legacy application.

Integration through SAP Cloud Integration for data services is executed through batch jobs. The frequency of the data transfer depends on the frequency adopted for batch job execution.

More Info: C_C4H450_21: SAP Sales and Service Cloud - Integration Consultant

For data integration using SAP Integration Suite, you’ll perform the following steps:

C_CPE_16: Solve Practice Questions to Become SAP Cloud Application Programming Model - Backend Developer

The C_CPE_16 certification is a valuable credential for professionals aspiring to excel in the field of SAP Cloud Application Programming. This certification validates your expertise in the backend development of SAP's cloud applications, ensuring you are well-equipped to meet the demands of modern businesses. By solving practice questions and earning the C_CPE_16 certification, you open doors to numerous career benefits. Let's delve into the top ten career advantages of obtaining the C_CPE_16 certification.

What Is the C_CPE_16 Certification?

C_CPE_16 or the SAP Certified Associate – Backend Developer - SAP Cloud Application Programming Model exam confirms that the candidate has the essential knowledge to use CAP for designing and implementing extension applications for existing SAP solutions like SAP S/4HANA Cloud, employing the side-by-side extensibility concept on SAP BTP.

More Info: C_CPE_16: SAP Cloud Application Programming Model - Backend Developer

Introducing the SAP Cloud Application Programming Model (CAP)

The SAP Cloud Application Programming Model (CAP) is a framework of languages, libraries, and tools for building enterprise-grade services and applications.

When you build an enterprise application using languages such as Java or JavaScript (Node.js framework), a lot of effort is required to build it and to add enterprise qualities. CAP provides an opinionated framework that is based on industry best practices to make it easy to develop and add enterprise capabilities to your application. These features also mean that CAP significantly accelerates the application development by reducing the amount of boilerplate coding (repetitive code across projects to add enterprise qualities), thus improving the quality of your application while reducing maintenance costs.

11 Steps to Follow to Deploy an SAP Fiori Tile to SAP Cloud Platform Portal

In this blog, learn how to simply deploy a new SAP Fiori tile to SAP Cloud Platform Portal.

Here are the steps to follow:

1. In SAP Web IDE, choose the MyTile project, and deploy your project by choosing Deploy > Deploy to SAP Cloud Platform.

2. Leave the default options unchanged and click Deploy.

3. Wait for this step to complete, then click Register to SAP Fiori Launchpad in the pop-up window once it appears.

Understanding SAP RAP, CAP, Build, Joule, Embedded Analytics: A Simple Guide

Introduction

In the rapidly evolving world of SAP, staying updated with the latest technologies can be challenging. Today, we will simplify five key SAP technologies: SAP RAP, SAP CAP, SAP Build, SAP Joule, and SAP Embedded Analytics. Let’s understand what they are, how they differ, and when to use each one.

SAP RAP (Restful ABAP Programming)

Let’s start with SAP RAP. ABAP has been the backbone of SAP for years, and RAP brings a modern approach to it.

Dynamic HTTP or Odata Adapter – SAP Cloud Integration – CI/CPI

In this blog, I aim to simplify the use of dynamic resources/querying in Odata or HTTP.

To make it clearer for you, let's imagine the following scenario:

You need to perform a GET request in Odata on the S4hana Public Cloud, S4hana Private Cloud, or S4hana On-Premise, and you want to use the query options in a very dynamic and simple way.

Examples of queries:

https://myXXXXXX-api.s4hana.cloud.sap/sap/opu/odata/sap/API_BUSINESS_PARTNER/A_BusinessPartner('17300002')

https://myXXXXXX-api.s4hana.cloud.sap/sap/opu/odata/sap/API_BUSINESS_PARTNER/A_BusinessPartner?$filter=BusinessPartnerGrouping eq 'BP03'

SAP Analytics Cloud Live Data Connectivity with S/4HANA Cloud

Overview: This blog post will explain the step by step process of Live Data Connection from SAC to S/4HANA Cloud. Whether you're new to this configuration, this information will guide you to establish the connection quickly.

Prerequisites:

• SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
• SAP S/4HANA Cloud

Please follow the below steps, initially will start with Communication Arrangements in S/4HANA Cloud.

Set up connection between SAP C4C (Sales Cloud) and SAP Datasphere

To connect SAP Cloud for Customers (Sales Cloud) with SAP Datasphere or SAP Analytics Cloud, there are two options available. Use remote tables or load data via Data Flows.

With data flows you might have less options, that is why we recommend to use remote tables.

1. Option with remote tables

Within SAP Datasphere, go to connections.

Unleash your procurement transformation potential with SAP Signavio for SAP Ariba

Overview of SAP Signavio capabilities

In today's dynamic business landscape, the procurement function stands at the crossroads of driving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing agility. The challenges are manifold, encompassing a wide range from maverick buying and late deliveries to manual interventions and a lack of process compliance.

One aspect needs to be clear: processes are at the center stage to address these challenges.