Introduction
SAP Business Suite can connect to Ariba network using non-modifying add-ons that come with Ariba Network integration 1.0. Using these add-ons, you can send or receive a message in the format supported by SAP Ariba- cXML.
With the use of Ariba add-ons, you can integrate a single SAP ERP system or multiple systems with Ariba network. Integration can be performed directly or by using middleware. One of the basic integration options comes with the use of HANA Cloud Integration (HCI). By Ariba Network integration 1.0, following Business suites can be connected to Ariba network
• SAP Supplier Relationship Management
• SAP ERP
• SAP Supply Network Collaboration SNC
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Following are the advantages of using Ariba Network Integration 1.0 −
• You do not need extra infrastructure or system to connect with SAP Business Suite.
• Ariba Network integrations should be used on every ERP system that you need to integrate.
• Ariba Network Integration helps minimum SAP ERP 6.0.
• By the use of Ariba add-ons, the network complexity is removed.
• It does not need an upgrade, update to be performed.
Product Requirement for Integration, we will look into the product requirement for integration.
SAP ERP version
• Ariba integration situation with SAP ERP core functionality supported.
• SAP ERP system starting with SAP ERP 6.0.
Ariba Network Integration Add-ons
• Ariba Foundation
o Add-on “ARBFNDI1” starting with AS ABAP 7.0000
o Add-on “ARBFNDI2” starting with AS ABAP 7.01
Ariba ERP
• Add-on “ARBERPI1” based on add-on “ARBFNDI1”
Ariba Network (in a cloud environment)
• SAP NetWeaver PI (optional) − This is the middleware to connect SAP ERP with Ariba Network.
• Starting with SAP NetWeaver PI 7.1.
• Java stack enough, therefore SAP NetWeaver PI − JAVA only (AEX) supported.
• ESR Content with Ariba cXML interfaces.
• Ariba Network Adapter for SAP NetWeaver (starting with Release Cloud Integration 1.0) − released for SAP NetWeaver PI 7.1 up to EHP1 for SAP NetWeaver PI 7.4.
Different Ways of Integration
Ariba integration tool kit is a Java-based tool which can be used to upload master data or download transaction data from the SAP ERP system. With Ariba integration tool kit, it reads CSV files, zips the files and sends them as MIME messages to Ariba procurement solution using HTTP. Integration can be done with the following ways −
• File-based integration
• Web services-based integration
• Direct Connectivity
• Using Middleware connectivity
File-based integration
You can transfer master and transactional data from SAP to Ariba system using file-based integration. Master data extracted from SAP in the form of .csv files. These .csv files are moved to the Ariba system using Ariba Tool kit.
The following example shows file-based integration and master data import to Ariba.
SAP Ariba - Integrating Transaction Data- Transactional data involves Purchase Order, receipts, payments, invoice, and all business-related information. Transactional data comes with a time stamp and a numerical value referring to one or more objects.
Web service-based integration
This is used to make real-time integration of Ariba to SAP ERP using SAP PI and this integration option is available by default. If you use any other middleware like SOA, you will need configuring the setup manually. In Web service-based integration, a SOAP message is generated based on the WSDL and this is dispatched to a web services server using SAP Process Integration PI.
Integration using direct connectivity
With direct integration, .csv files are transferred from SAP ERP to the Ariba system. The .CSV files with master data are sent to the Ariba system in the form of a SOAP message. The direct integration option for master data is possible from Ariba cloud integration 4.0 or later and transactional data integration is available from 6.0 or later.
Mediated connectivity integration
Mediated connectivity integration is possible in Ariba Cloud integration 5.0 or later and the movement of transactional data from 6.0 or later. The mediated connectivity integration method can be used with SAP PI to exchange file data or by sending information as a SOAP message.
When you use SAP PI for integration, you require defining receiver and sender communication channel. Note that SAP Ariba gives an Ariba Network Adapter for SAP PI/PO integration and is known as an add-on module for SAP business applications that enables to send and receive the document in cXML format to and from Ariba Network. By following Ariba SN cXML standards, it is also possible to develop own network adapters alternatively of buying a commercial one.
SAP Ariba Online Training at SAPVITS
SAPVITS Ariba Online Training Course is designed to make you a specialist in utilizing Ariba and learn all that is required for implementing, configuring and maintaining Ariba catalogs within Ariba Procurement Content arrangement. During the SAP Ariba Online Training sessions, the trainer will give you the SAP Ariba Training Material and Videos for topics that are covered during the training sessions.
Training sessions are conducted by certified SAP Ariba Professionals with 100 % Quality Assurance. With an experienced certified practitioner who will teach you the essentials, you need to know to kick-start your career on Ariba Implementation Training. SAPVITS makes you more productive with our SAP Ariba Training. Our training style is entirely hands-on. We will provide access to our desktop screen and will be actively conducting hands-on labs with real-time projects.
Training sessions are conducted by certified SAP Ariba Professionals with 100 % Quality Assurance. With an experienced certified practitioner who will teach you the essentials, you need to know to kick-start your career on Ariba Implementation Training. SAPVITS makes you more productive with our SAP Ariba Training. Our training style is entirely hands-on. We will provide access to our desktop screen and will be actively conducting hands-on labs with real-time projects.
