SAP

Overview

SAP is the connector type for SAP data sources reached through the SAP connector integration. In the repository seed data it is stored as SAP with ConnectorTypeID = 7, the description SAP using Theobald connector, SAP-specific behavior enabled, and the Azure source type SapTable.

Function

Use the SAP connector type when a connector should read SAP tables or SAP-related source structures through an SAP connection string.

When SAP is selected in the Connector detail page, AnalyticsCreator shows the standard connection-string editor, the Template action, and the Test connection action. Selecting the connector type inserts the SAP connection-string template, and the Template action can insert it again if needed.

Testing a SAP connector decrypts encrypted-string aliases, opens the SAP connection, and closes it again after the connection check succeeds. Saving a SAP connector requires a connector name and connector type, stores the connection string, keeps the quoted identifier unset, saves the connector, and refreshes the navigation tree.

Access

SAP connector type configuration is opened through the common connector editor. The connector type itself is selected in the Connector type field.

How to access

Navigation tree

Data warehouse -> Connectors -> Add connector, or Data warehouse -> Connectors -> CONNECTOR -> Edit connector

Toolbar

Sources -> New connector -> Add, or Sources -> List -> Connectors

Diagram

Not direct. Edit a SAP connector from the Connectors list or connector node.

Visual element

Connector detail page, Connectors list, and Connectors navigation-tree node.

Screen overview

The Connector detail page contains the following visible fields and actions when the SAP connector type is selected.

ID Property Description
1You can use #ENCRYPTED_STRING# alias instead of plain-text passwords. You can add encrypted string using Options->Encrypted stringsHelp text shown at the top of the Connector page. The connection-string context menu can insert an encrypted-string alias.
2Connector nameConnector name. Saving requires a non-empty value.
3Connector typeSelect SAP.
4Azure source typeStores the Azure source type associated with the connector. The seeded SAP connector type uses SapTable.
5Do not store connection string in CFG.SSIS__ConfigurationsControls whether the connector connection string is excluded from SSIS configuration storage.
6Connection stringSAP connection string used by the connector. The template format is ASHOST=[HOSTNAME] SYSNR=[SYSTEM_NUMBER] CLIENT=[MANDANT] LANG=[LANQUAGE] USER=[USER] PASSWD=[PASSWORD].
7TemplateInserts the SAP connection-string template into the connection string field.
8Test connectionDecrypts encrypted-string aliases if used, opens the SAP connection, closes it, and shows a success message when the connection opens.
9SaveSaves the connector, stores the SAP connection string, keeps the quoted identifier unset, refreshes the navigation tree, and reloads the saved connector page.
10CancelReturns to the previous page. If there are unsaved changes, AnalyticsCreator asks whether to save or cancel the navigation.

List behavior

  • The Connectors list filters by connector name, connector type id, connection string, locale, code page, or format.
  • The list grid shows ConnectorName, ConnectorType, and ConnectionString.
  • Double-clicking a connector opens it in the Connector detail page.
  • New opens a new Connector detail page. Delete removes the selected connector after confirmation.

Connector actions

  • The Connectors branch provides Refresh, List connectors, Add connector, Import connector from file, and Import connector from cloud.
  • A selected connector provides Set diagram filter, Add to diagram filter, Edit connector, Delete connector, DWH Wizard, Refresh used sources, Refresh all sources, Export connector to file, and Export connector to cloud.
  • The SAP connector type is displayed with the SAP connector icon when connector nodes are rendered.

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