In the ever-evolving landscape of enterprise IT, integration is a critical component for achieving seamless connectivity between systems, applications, and data sources. One of the powerful combinations within the SAP ecosystem is the integration between SAP Cloud Platform (SAP CP) and SAP Gateway. This integration enables organizations to expose and consume SAP backend data securely and efficiently in cloud-based applications and services.
SAP Gateway is a technology that allows developers to connect non-SAP applications to SAP systems using open standards such as OData (Open Data Protocol). It serves as a bridge between SAP business data and external applications, whether they are web-based, mobile, or desktop platforms. SAP Gateway simplifies the consumption of SAP data by transforming complex backend operations into easy-to-use RESTful APIs.
SAP Cloud Platform (now part of SAP Business Technology Platform - SAP BTP) is SAP’s Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offering. It provides a range of services for developing, running, and managing applications in the cloud. It enables businesses to build extensions, integrations, and innovative applications using tools like SAP Integration Suite, SAP Extension Suite, and a broad set of APIs.
The integration of SAP Gateway with SAP Cloud Platform brings together the power of on-premise SAP systems and the flexibility of cloud services. Key benefits include:
Expose OData Services via SAP Gateway: Create and activate OData services in the SAP Gateway system (transaction code: /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
Configure SAP Cloud Connector:
Consume OData Services in SAP BTP:
Develop and Deploy Applications:
Security is a critical element in any integration scenario. When integrating SAP Gateway with SAP Cloud Platform:
Integrating SAP Gateway with SAP Cloud Platform empowers organizations to modernize their IT landscape by combining the robustness of SAP’s on-premise systems with the agility and innovation potential of the cloud. It supports a wide range of hybrid scenarios, enabling seamless digital transformation and enhancing business agility.
By using secure, scalable, and standards-based approaches, businesses can unlock new value from their SAP investments and pave the way for intelligent enterprise applications.