SAP Cloud Platform Integration (SAP CPI), part of the SAP Integration Suite, enables seamless integration between cloud and on-premise applications. Among the wide range of adapters it offers, the Process Direct Adapter stands out as a powerful tool for achieving modular, reusable, and decoupled integration scenarios within the same tenant.
This article introduces the Process Direct Adapter, its purpose, benefits, and use cases in SAP CPI.
The Process Direct Adapter is a non-HTTP adapter in SAP CPI that allows internal message exchanges between integration flows (iFlows) within the same tenant. Unlike the HTTP adapter, which involves external access and overhead, the Process Direct Adapter facilitates internal communication, making it lightweight and efficient.
There are two modes:
Break large iFlows into smaller, manageable components. For example, an iFlow that handles order processing might invoke separate iFlows for validation, enrichment, and persistence via Process Direct calls.
You can create a centralized iFlow for logging or error handling, which other iFlows call via the Process Direct Adapter.
Standard transformations (e.g., currency conversion, code mapping) can be abstracted into shared iFlows and reused across multiple processes.
Decouple error notification or alert mechanisms into a standalone iFlow and trigger it via the adapter when needed.
process.direct:/logError).process.direct:/logError).The Process Direct Adapter in SAP CPI offers an elegant solution for building modular, efficient, and maintainable integration landscapes. By enabling direct, internal communication between iFlows, it reduces complexity and fosters reusability, which are key principles in modern integration design.
When used thoughtfully, the Process Direct Adapter becomes a powerful tool in the integration developer’s toolkit, enabling scalable and agile integration solutions within SAP CPI.