In today’s dynamic business environment, enterprises increasingly rely on diverse applications and data sources to drive innovation and efficiency. SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) plays a pivotal role within the SAP ecosystem by enabling seamless connectivity and integration between SAP and non-SAP systems, both on-premise and cloud-based.
This article delves into the strategic importance of CPI, its functions, and how it fits into the broader SAP landscape.
SAP CPI is a cloud-native integration platform-as-a-service (iPaaS) offered as part of SAP Business Technology Platform (formerly SAP Cloud Platform). It is designed to simplify and accelerate the integration of applications, processes, and data flows in heterogeneous IT environments.
CPI provides pre-built integration content, adapters, and tools that help organizations connect cloud and on-premise applications, streamlining business processes across hybrid landscapes.
Organizations typically use multiple SAP solutions—such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Ariba, and SAP Concur—alongside third-party systems. Without robust integration, data silos emerge, hindering visibility, agility, and collaboration.
Integration enables:
SAP CPI serves as the backbone for this connectivity.
Many enterprises have hybrid landscapes with on-premise SAP ERP or legacy systems alongside cloud applications. CPI facilitates secure and reliable communication between these environments through cloud connectors, secure tunnels, and various adapters.
CPI supports integration not only within SAP products but also with third-party applications and services such as Salesforce, Microsoft Azure, AWS, and others, providing flexibility in IT strategy.
By offering pre-packaged integration content and APIs, CPI reduces time-to-market for new integrations and enables agile response to changing business requirements.
The CPI Web UI provides comprehensive tools for monitoring message processing, error handling, and tenant management, simplifying operations and ensuring high availability.
CPI is a core component of the broader SAP Integration Suite, which includes API management, event mesh, open connectors, and process integration tools. Together, these components provide an end-to-end integration platform tailored to modern enterprise needs.
SAP Cloud Platform Integration is a critical enabler within the SAP ecosystem, facilitating seamless, scalable, and secure integration across diverse systems and cloud landscapes. Its capabilities empower businesses to break down data silos, automate end-to-end processes, and embrace digital transformation with confidence.
For organizations leveraging SAP technologies, understanding and utilizing CPI effectively is essential to unlocking the full value of their SAP investments.