Configure the ERP Data Hub credentials and connection

  • Release version: Xanadu
  • Updated August 1, 2024
  • 1 minute to read

    • Connect ERP Data Hub to a system of record (such as SAP) directly or using a load balancer to enable access to the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system. You must select an existing, configured connection when you set up an ERP system.

    Before you begin

    You must first create the alias for ERP Data Hub. For more information, see Create a Connection & Credential alias.

    Role required: admin

    About this task

    ERP Data Hub and ERP-CM currently support ECC (minimum SAP Netweaver 7.31) and S/4HANA SAP systems.

    Note:
    The credentials you specify for the ERP Data Hub connection must match the service user credentials in the system of record.

    Alternatively, you can run Guided Setup. For more information, see Run Guided Setup for ERP Data Hub.

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > Connections & Credentials > Connection & Credential Aliases.
    2. Select the alias that you created for the new connection.
    3. Create a connection and credential.
      OptionDescription
      Create an RFC connection and credential Select a Configuration Template (for example, ERP Data Hub SAP) and then select Create New Connection & Credential from the Related Links.
      Create an HTTP connection and credential (for OData to connect an external client to SAP) Select New.
    4. On the form, fill in the fields.
      You must specify a connection and login credential to be used simultaneously. That is, the connection you configure uses the defined login credentials for the connection.

      For a description of the field values, see ERP Data Hub connection and credentials field descriptions. If you're creating an HTTP connection, see Create an HTTP(s) connection for field and MID Server details.

    5. Set up the ERP Data Hub connection.
      1. Navigate to All > ERP Data Hub > ERP Data Hub Home.
      2. Open the ERP systems list by selecting the systems icon (ERP systems icon) in the side panel.
      3. In the Connection column, select the (empty) cell.
        Important:
        You must select the empty row instead of creating a new row.
      4. In the search box that appears, select the search icon (Search icon).
      5. On the Connection & Credential Aliases dialog, select sn_erp_integration.ERP_Integration.
      6. Select the selection icon (Selection icon).