This book teaches you how to integrate third-party programs with your SAP systems while avoiding the many pitfalls that can arise from different programming languages and interface technologies. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the communication protocols that are supported by SAP: Remote Function Call (RFC), SAP Java Connector, SOAP, XML web services, and more. Also, it explains which components of the SAP NetWeaver Application Server implement them, and how these components must be configured to enable communication with external systems.
1. Overview of Interface Programming
Contains basic principles of interface programming, frequently asked questions about security,
and information on different technologies.
2. Classic and Modern SAP Information
Introduces you to classic and modern SAP interfaces and protocols, enabling you to solve any
problem you may encounter.
3. Interface Technologies
Provides an excellent overview of the central interface technologies: RFC, BAPIs, ALE, IDocs,
and SOAP.
4. Descriptive Examples
Teaches you how to apply your knowledge to real-life situations by providing numerous examples in ABAP, Java, C, and C#.
5. Comprehensive Coverage
Serves as an ideal companion with numerous screenshots and a detailed index that will teach
you to connect your systems to those of your partners — without problems or external assistance.
Highlights:
Overview of the interface technologies
KeyStores
User Management Engine
Remote Function Call with ABAP, C, Java
Business Objects
C RFC Library
SAP Java Connector
SOAP
Web services and clients
Java API for XML Web services
SOAP programming with C#
SAP NetWeaver XI/PI
Integration Repository
Integration Directory
XI/SOAP Proxies
Provides an overview of all essential interface technologies
Shows RFC, BAPI, ALE, IDoc, SOAP, and SAP NetWeaver PI in practical use
Includes numerous beneficial programming examples in the ABAP, C, Java, and C# languages
Michael Wegelin
Dr. Michael Wegelin studied physics at the Karlsruhe Technical University, Germany, and at the Tübingen University, Germany. During his studies, he worked as a C++ developer for Schärfe System Reutlingen and developed graphical user interfaces on Windows for measuring devices, among other things. After finishing his studies, he worked as a software developer for Think Tools GmbH in Starnberg, Germany; K.I.S. Krankenhaus-Informationssysteme GmbH in Pliezhausen, Germany; and h/m systemtechnik GmbH & Co. KG in Reutlingen, Germany. Since 1998, he has been the managing director of AddOn Software GmbH in Neu-Ulm, Germany, where he is responsible for the ABAP and SAP NetWeaver Process Integration area.
ASUG BITI SIG SAP PRESS Programming Interface ABAP C C# Java Remote Function Call Application Link Enabling