SAP Integration Suite, managed gateway for spend management and SAP Business Network allows buyers to test the connectivity with their back-end SAP system using the Connectivity Tool.
There are two types of transactions that can be tested:
Transaction Types
| Transaction Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Outbound | Tests transactions from the Managed Gateway for Spend and Network to the SAP back-end system. |
| Inbound | Tests transactions from the SAP back-end system to the Managed Gateway for Spend and Network. |
Note
When using Inbound testing, the user can optionally enter the Internet Protocol (IP) address of the system and send a test transaction.
Once a test is performed using the Connectivity Tool, the outcome is presented. If a connection error arises, the tool displays an error message, error codes, and links for troubleshooting the error, which assists in resolving any connectivity problems.
Error Responses
| Transaction Type | Error Response |
|---|---|
| Outbound | Details of the error and server response are displayed. |
| Inbound | The error code that appears is searched and troubleshooting details display, including the symptom, the problem, a description, and the solution. |
Once the error is resolved, the user can make edits to the specific connection and save the updated information to initiate the connection testing process once again.