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React Frontend for the CAP Application

Following series of posts about eTag and CAP, I decided to review one more topic, but this time dedicate the note to using the React library as a frontend for a CAP application. Requirement Deploy a React component for the visualization of data fetched from a CAP service hosted on

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SAP CAP: Working with eTags. Part 2

Following up on the previously published deep dive on SAP CAP: Working with eTags, I’d like to walk you through how eTags work in a real-world scenario—specifically on SAP BTP. This time, we’re going beyond localhost to simulate a more production-like setup. Let’s see how you

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SAP CAP: Working with eTags

In this SAP Note, I’d like to describe what an eTag is and how this mechanism can be leveraged in CAP projects. What is CAP? Introduction to CAP | capireDocumentation for SAP Cloud Application Programming Modelcapire The Cloud Application Programming Model (CAP) is a framework of languages, libraries, and tools

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SAP BTP Small Talk: Changing the HTTP Response Code within an iFlow

In this short SAP BTP Small Talk note, I’d like to demonstrate how a developer can change the HTTP response code of an integration flow from within the iFlow itself, without applying any API policies. Scenario Let’s say you have an iFlow and a proxy that triggers this

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SAP BTP Small Talk: Calling an iFlow from an ABAP Environment on Cloud Foundry

Have you heard of the ABAP Environment available on Cloud Foundry, and therefore also available on SAP BTP? If not, I highly recommend exploring this topic—it's both technically fascinating and promising in terms of future development potential. See ABAP Environment In this SAP BTP Small Talk, I’

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SAP BTP Small Talk: Checking the Payload in an API Request

Introduction Let's say you have an API that needs to be triggered by a third party. As a BTP developer, you need to validate that the request payload is present before processing the request. How can this be implemented? Using the Raise Fault API Policy You can enforce

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Handling exceptions when triggering the SAP BTP API

In this SAP note, I would like to describe how a developer can catch different types of exceptions for the API to prevent it from failing or making unnecessary calls that will fail with an error. SAP BTP API Management has various standard tools that will allow me to achieve

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Unlock Hidden Filtering Options in SAP BTP's Monitor Dashboard of the Integration Suite

Hey, everyone! I won’t take much of your time today. I want to share a useful tip that could save you time, especially if you’ve just started developing with SAP BTP. Before we dive in, I’d like to remind you about several posts I published earlier. You

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SAP BTP Alert Notification Service

SAP BTP provides an important service that allows you to monitor iFlows activity within the BTP tenant. The service I am referring to is SAP Alert Notification Service for SAP BTP. What Is SAP Alert Notification Service for SAP BTP? SAP Alert Notification service offers a common API for providers

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Creating an API for iFlow: A Step-by-Step Guide. Part 2

In one of my previous posts, I provided the steps required to create the API for iFlow. Creating an API for iFlow: A Step-by-Step GuideThis guide aims to outline the steps required to create an API for iFlow and subsequently run the iFlow through the API. Step # 1. Develop an

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Leveraging SAP Cloud Integration APIs for enhanced developer productivity

Have you ever encountered challenges while monitoring processed iFlow messages to identify errors and track their custom status with specific values? See Overwriting standard BTP iFlow header parameters If so, I'd like to share information that can simplify the developer's life during investigation and analysis. Scenario

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Resolving Issues with PGP Decryption in SAP BTP iFlow

Hey there! I want to address an issue that may arise in projects involving encryption/decryption within the SAP BTP iFlow and its embedded PGP engine. Scenario description Imagine you've installed the latest version of the gpg4win application (version 4.3.1) to generate public and secret keys

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Creating an API for iFlow: A Step-by-Step Guide

This guide aims to outline the steps required to create an API for iFlow and subsequently run the iFlow through the API. Step # 1. Develop an iFlow Begin by creating a simple iFlow. Deploy any changes made. Step # 2. Setting Up API Providers Navigate to the API section on the

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Logging the iFlow's payload

This note contains an example of a Groovy script that may help the developer trace the payload within the iFlow, especially if it changes during its lifecycle. It is worth noting that the beauty of the script below is that it adds an attachment to the processed message that can

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Overwriting standard BTP iFlow header parameters

This brief note aims to highlight the possibility of overwriting standard iFlow header parameters, offering developers flexibility in addressing various requirements. Specifically, this discussion centers around the header parameters SAP_Sender and SAP_Receiver. See Headers and Exchange Properties Provided by the Integration Framework SAP allows developers to overwrite the

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Overwriting standard BTP iFlow header parameters

This brief note aims to highlight the possibility of overwriting standard iFlow header parameters, offering developers flexibility in addressing various requirements. Specifically, this discussion centers around the header parameters SAP_Sender and SAP_Receiver. See Headers and Exchange Properties Provided by the Integration Framework SAP allows developers to overwrite the

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How to receive an IDOC sent from SAP on-premise system on the SAP BTP iFlow?

Regardless of your area of expertise within SAP, whether it's HCM or PM (Plant Maintenance), you may encounter IDOCs used for various business needs. The steps outlined below can help you understand what is required to process an IDOC developed in the SAP on-premise system and consume it

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How to receive an IDOC sent from SAP on-premise system on the SAP BTP iFlow?

Regardless of your area of expertise within SAP, whether it's HCM or PM (Plant Maintenance), you may encounter IDOCs used for various business needs. The steps outlined below can help you understand what is required to process an IDOC developed in the SAP on-premise system and consume it

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RFC adapter in the iFlow development

In this post, I'm going to provide the steps required to start using the RFC adapter within the iFlow on the SAP BTP Integration Suite. Step #1. Create the Remote-Enabled Function Module Create the FM that will be returning values from the ABAP system. Don't forget

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RFC adapter in the iFlow development

In this post, I'm going to provide the steps required to start using the RFC adapter within the iFlow on the SAP BTP Integration Suite. Step #1. Create the Remote-Enabled Function Module Create the FM that will be returning values from the ABAP system. Don't forget

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How to retrieve data from SAP HANA Cloud Database in iFlow Development

I have no doubts that you've heard about SAP HANA. Moreover, I have no doubts that you've heard about SAP HANA Cloud. As for the last one, it is worth mentioning that this service could be activated on the SAP BTP instance, even if you'

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How to retrieve data from SAP HANA Cloud Database in iFlow Development

I have no doubts that you've heard about SAP HANA. Moreover, I have no doubts that you've heard about SAP HANA Cloud. As for the last one, it is worth mentioning that this service could be activated on the SAP BTP instance, even if you'

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Dealing with error 'An internal server error occurred, could not be parsed into a proper URI, missing scheme' when triggering API with HTTP request inside

I would like to describe a peculiar behavior of SAP BTP regarding iFlows with HTTP requests inside. Let me provide further details. Initial set up I have an iFlow that triggers an API and returns a JSON containing the request data. For some reason, I decided not to expose the

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Dealing with error 'An internal server error occurred, could not be parsed into a proper URI, missing scheme' when triggering API with HTTP request inside

I would like to describe a peculiar behavior of SAP BTP regarding iFlows with HTTP requests inside. Let me provide further details. Initial set up I have an iFlow that triggers an API and returns a JSON containing the request data. For some reason, I decided not to expose the

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ProcessDirect adapter

The SAP BTP Integration Suite offers various adapters for integration flow developers to utilize. Among these are frequently used options such as HTTPS, SFTP, OData, and Mail. See Configure Adapter in Communication Channels In this post, I would like to demonstrate one of the adapters that could potentially be used