Configure an SNC connection in Zero Copy Connector for ERP

  • Release version: Yokohama
  • Updated January 30, 2025
  • 1 minute to read

    • Learn how to set up SNC, including preparing the environment, configuring the SAP system, and testing the configuration.

    Before you begin

    Role required: admin

    Confirm that you have the following:

    • An SNC-compatible security library, such as SAP Secure Login Library or a Kerberos-based library.
    • Administrative access to the SAP system and the server where it is hosted.

    Procedure

    1. Install the required security library on the MID Server by navigating to Connections & Credentials > Connection & Credential Aliases.
    2. Search for and open the ERP Canvas RFC alias with the ID sn_erp_integration.ERP_Canvas_RFC.
    3. In Related Links, select Create New Connection & Credential.
      Alias record with name, ID, and related link option highlighted.
    4. Complete the form.
      For information about the fields, see Configure the Zero Copy Connector for ERP credentials and connection.
    5. Restart the MID server to apply the changes.
      For more information, see .
    6. Verify that the SNC configuration is working correctly.
      1. Go to All > Workflow Studio.
      2. On the home page, select Actions.
      3. Point to the Name column and select the filter icon.
        Workflow Studio actions tab with name column filter icon highlighted.
      4. Filter for contains and type heartbeat.
      5. Select Apply.
      6. Select HeartBeat.
      7. Select Test.
      8. Specify a system and then select Run Test.
        Test action window with system field and run test button highlighted.
      9. When the test is complete, select the link Your test has finished running. View the Action execution details.
      10. Verify that the connection properties set are passed as input.
      11. Verify that isAlive is true, and if it's false, validate the parameters.
    • Confirm that the security library is correctly installed and accessible. For more information, see The SAP Security Library (SAPSECULIB) on the SAP help site.
    • Verify that the SNC parameters are correctly set. For more information, see Setting the SNC Parameters on the SAP help site.
    • Check the SNC PSE for validity and correct DN entries. For more information, see Creating or Replacing a PSE on the SAP help site.
    • Confirm that the SAP clients are properly configured to use SNC. For more information, see .