Downloading Data

Objective

After completing this lesson, you will be able to navigate a Download Data admin object.

Download Data

The Download Data page allows you to manually execute any download connector that is enabled for your company and configured to be run via the user interface.

Download connectors must be enabled in the company configuration before they can display in the Active Connector File Format list.

Navigating the Download Data Admin Object

The Integration section of the Admin Menu, the Download Data selection is highlighted.
1To view a list of downloads available to WorkingNet’s tenant, select Download Data from the Integration section of the admin menu.

Download Data List Page

Download Data List page listing the active connectors by Name, but also dsiplaying the Version of the connector, the Type, a Description, and whether it can Run from the UI. A Download button, as well as the Type column, Can Run From UI column, and the Business Unit Download link in the connector list highlighted.

The available templates are listed here. A brief description of each is listed to the right of each integration connector item. More information for each connector template is available by selecting the connector name link.

2aYou would download a connector by selecting the radio button next to the connector you want to download...
2b...then select the Download button.
3

There are two Types of downloads:

  • SIF, or Standard Integration File, which can be edited.
  • SQL, or Structured Query Language, which cannot be edited.
4An integration can be marked as not selectable from the UI if the integration is configured as a backend process, such as a webservice. In such cases, the Can Run From UI would indicate ‘No.’
5To view the details of a download connector, select the appropriate link in the Name column.

Download Data Details Page

Download Data Details page displaying the details of the connector divided into Sections such as Conenctor Information, Configuration, Additional Information, and Allowed Times, among others. The View Guide link in the Standard Attachment row of the Details section highlighted.

Some of the information on the connector can be edited. To do that, you would click the Edit button to change selected information about the connector.

6If you require even more information, you can select the View Guide link to be directed to SAP Help for more information about this connector.

Summary

With the Download Data functionality, users can manually execute download connectors, view available templates, download connectors, and access additional information and guides.

Key Points:

  • Download Connectors: Choose a connector by checking the radio button and clicking the "Download" button.
  • File Types: There are two types of download files: SIF (editable) and SQL (non-editable).
  • UI Accessibility: Some integrations are backend processes indicated by "Can Run From UI" as 'No'.
  • Details Page: View and edit connector details; use the "View Guide" link for more information on SAP Help.

Learning

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