Identifying changes in the Cloud Integration

Cloud Integration, the heart of SAP Integration Suite, keeps evolving to meet the dynamic needs of businesses. With the latest updates, SAP continues to enhance its platform by rolling out new features, fixing limitations, and improving usability. Here's a detailed look to what's new in Cloud Integration capability of SAP Integration Suite since April to October 2024:

• Enhanced Adapters
  • OData V4 Receiver Adapter:

    SAP has introduced support for sub-levels in the OData V4 receiver adapter. Now, you can construct more complex queries containing deep structures for the GET operation using the query modeler. This enhances the data integration capabilities, allowing more comprehensive data retrieval from nested levels within the data model. Read more about configuring the OData V4 Receiver Adapter

• New Adapters

  Several new adapters have been introduced to widen the suite’s integration capabilities. These include:

  • Coupa Receiver Adapter: Ideal for spend management integration. Learn more about the Coupa Receiver Adapter.
  • NetSuite Receiver Adapter: Perfect for integrating with NetSuite’s cloud business management suite. Read more about the NetSuite Receiver Adapter.
  • Snowflake Receiver Adapter: Facilitates connection to Snowflake’s cloud data warehousing solution. Find out more about the Snowflake Receiver Adapter.
  • Amazon DynamoDB Receiver Adapter: Ensures seamless integration with Amazon’s NoSQL database service. Read more about the Amazon DynamoDB Receiver Adapter.

These new adapters pave the way for seamless and efficient integration across different platforms and services, expanding the horizon for users to leverage diverse tools and systems.

Additionally, the ELSTER Receiver Adapter now supports downloading objects from an object store provided by financial authorities, supporting ERiC Version 40.2.10.0. This feature facilitates compliance by integrating directly with fiscal authorities' systems, ensuring regulatory adherence seamlessly. Find out more about the ELSTER Receiver Adapter,

SAP has introduced several enhancements to its Integration Suite, including updates to the Message Digest for better data integrity, unique interchange numbers in the EDI Splitter for transaction traceability, Data Type Editing for flexible customization, and the ability to choose decimal characters in the XML to EDI converter for data accuracy.

• Enhanced Message Digest

  SAP has also updated the Message Digest step, which now supports the following additional canonicalization methods: XML Canonicalization Version 1.1 and XML Canonicalization with Comments Version 1.1. This update ensures greater data integrity and consistency in message digests. Learn more about Message Digest.

• EDI Splitter Unique Interchange Number

  A notable update in the EDI Splitter is the ability to generate a unique interchange number when creating acknowledgment numbers. This enhancement guarantees uniqueness and traceability in EDI transactions, which is crucial for standardized business operations. Find more here.

• Data Type Editing

  Users can now edit data types by adding new elements and attributes directly, offering more flexibility and customization in defining data structures. This capability is crucial for businesses needing precise data modeling. Read more about Data Type Editing.

• Decimal Character for Outgoing Payload

  Another useful feature is the ability to choose the decimal character in the XML to EDI converter, ensuring data accuracy and formatting compliance in EDI transactions across different locales. More details about XML to EDI Conversion.

The continued development and enhancement of the SAP Integration Suite demonstrate SAP's commitment to providing a robust, versatile, and user-friendly integration platform. With these new features and enhancements, businesses can achieve seamless integration, maintain high data integrity, and enjoy greater flexibility and compliance in their operations.