SAP Cloud Platform Integration (SAP CPI)—now part of SAP Integration Suite—is a powerful tool for integrating SAP and non-SAP systems in cloud-based and hybrid environments. As developers and integration consultants design and deploy integration flows (iFlows), debugging becomes a critical task to ensure data moves smoothly and transformations occur correctly.
This article outlines key methods and best practices for debugging integration flows in SAP CPI, helping you detect, isolate, and resolve errors effectively.
Given the complexity of enterprise integrations—where multiple systems exchange data via XML, JSON, and other formats—issues such as incorrect mappings, failed calls, or data structure mismatches are common. Debugging ensures:
SAP CPI provides several features to facilitate efficient debugging:
SAP CPI allows you to set log levels for each iFlow:
Best Practice: Enable Trace logging during testing and debugging. Remember to disable it in production to avoid performance issues.
Navigate to Monitoring → Integrations & APIs → Monitor Message Processing. Here you can:
With Trace enabled, open the message in Message Processing Logs and view:
This helps pinpoint where and why the message failed or produced unexpected results.
Use Exception Subprocesses within iFlows to catch and handle errors gracefully:
This is helpful both in live systems and during development for understanding how errors propagate.
Use a dedicated Test Tenant or Simulation Mode for initial debugging to avoid impacting live systems. Run test cases with sample payloads to evaluate the integration logic thoroughly.
Here are a few frequent issues and how to debug them:
messageLogFactory.getMessageLog(message).addAttachmentAsString(...) for Groovy debugging.Debugging is an essential skill for SAP CPI developers. Leveraging tools like Trace Logs, Message Monitoring, and Exception Subprocesses can significantly reduce troubleshooting time. By adopting structured debugging practices, you can ensure reliable and resilient integrations that power seamless digital processes across your enterprise.