Configuring SAP Cloud Integration for IBP and S/4HANA Integration

SAP Cloud Integration is configured for IBP to S/4HANA integration. Prerequisites include installation and configuration of the SAP Cloud connector, creation of users with relevant roles, and configuration of S/4HANA for integration purposes. Destinations are defined as source and target systems, with IBP as a destination created in the BTP subaccount level of the BTP cockpit.

SAP Cloud Integration (CI) has been configured to facilitate seamless integration between SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and SAP S/4HANA. This integration is crucial for businesses aiming to leverage the combined capabilities of these platforms for enhanced planning and execution. The setup involves several key steps, including the installation and configuration of the SAP Cloud connector, creation of users with relevant roles, and the configuration of S/4HANA for integration purposes.

Prerequisites and Setup

Before proceeding with the integration setup, several prerequisites must be met. These include the installation and configuration of the SAP Cloud connector for S/4HANA (on-premise or private cloud), which connects the SAP IBP and SAP S/4HANA instances. Additionally, users must be created via the BTP cockpit with roles such as PI_Administrator, PI_Integration_Developer, and PI_Business_Expert, with the PI_Integration_Developer role being essential for the actions detailed in this setup [1].

Defining Destinations

Destinations are defined as source and target systems, with IBP and S/4HANA configured as destinations. For IBP, the destination is created in the BTP subaccount level of the BTP cockpit, with fields such as Name, Type, Description, Proxy Type, Alias User, Password, WebSocket RFC Server Host, WebSocket RFC Server Port, and Client populated to establish a connection [1]. Similarly, S/4HANA is configured as a destination, with fields such as Name, Type, Description, Proxy Type, User, Password, Location ID, Virtual Application Server Host, System Number, and Client populated to ensure a successful connection [1].

Building Integration Content

With the technical setup complete and connections established, the next step involves building integration content. The Integration Suite offers preconfigured packages that can accelerate integration work. These packages include integration flows, documentation, value mappings, and other artifacts. For IBP-S/4HANA integration, three specific packages are relevant: SAP IBP - Reusable Integration Flows, SAP IBP Add-On - Reusable Integration Flows, and SAP IBP - Integration with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition or SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP [1].

Deploying Reusable Integration Flows

To deploy reusable integration flows, users must access the packages, navigate to the Artifact tab, select each iflow, and deploy it. This ensures that all necessary prebuilt sequences are available for use in business iflows. Deploying these flows is crucial as business iflows will incorporate sub iflows, including reusable iflows, to perform specific actions in the source or target systems [1].

Conclusion

The successful configuration of SAP Cloud Integration for IBP to S/4HANA integration involves a series of well-defined steps, including the installation and configuration of the SAP Cloud connector, the creation of users with relevant roles, and the definition of destinations for both IBP and S/4HANA. By leveraging preconfigured packages and deploying reusable integration flows, businesses can streamline their integration processes, enhancing their planning and execution capabilities.

References

[1] https://community.sap.com/t5/supply-chain-management-blog-posts-by-sap/configuring-sap-cloud-integration-for-an-ibp-to-s-4hana-on-prem-private/ba-p/14194922