Allow Additional Mapping Types in SAP XI/PI

SAP PI is a powerful integration engine that allows developers a variety of methods for implementing transformation logic.  As a long-time ABAP developer, one of my favorite methods to implement transformation logic is using ABAP.  This transformation option is not enabled in SAP XI/PI out of the box.  While information regarding how to enable ABAP transformations can be found in SAP help, I have found it easier to have step-by-step instructions.

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SAP Exchange Infrastructure – JMS for Oracle AQ Setup Instructions

By: Timothy Yates and Wess Tobler

Description:

This document gives step-by-step instructions on how to install, setup, and configure the JMS adapter to communicate with Oracle AQ Messaging.  Oracle AQ and the SAP XI adapter are not compatible as delivered by SAP and Oracle.

DataXstream adapter software was developed to bridge the incompatibilities between the SAP JMS adapter and Oracle AQ.

SAP Exchange Infrastructure – JMS for Oracle AQ Setup Instructions

DataXstream Can Integrate Anything To SAP – Even A Toaster!

bluetoasterWhy would you integrate a toaster with SAP?

SAP integration is our specialty. We figure that if we can integrate SAP to a toaster, we can integrate SAP to anything! From shop floor-automation, warehouse automation, accounts receivable, human resource management systems and, well, toasters, DataXstream is the leader in SAP integration.

How do you integrate a  toaster with SAP?

How did we integrate SAP to a toaster? First, we created a custom ABAP application on our SAP R/3 4.7 Enterprise application server. This custom program calls a RFC on our SAP Netweaver Exchange Infrastructure 3.0 (XI) server. The XI server converts the RFC call into a web service XML message. The web service message is sent to a custom web service application implemented on Microsoft IIS 6.0. The web service application receives the XML message and uses a .NET DLL to communicate with a programmable logic controller (PLC) server. The PLC server communicates with a PLC that controls a stepper motor. The stepper motor is attached to the handle of the toaster. The handle is lowered to start the toaster and raised when the appropriate amount of time has elapsed. In addition to the SAP integration, DataXstream resources handled every step of the process including .NET programming and hardware fabrication.

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