Configuring Integration With SAP S/4HANA 2021+

1. Communication Scenarios: These are setups that allow exposure of S/4HANA data via an oData API which SAP APM will consume.
2. oData API: A standard protocol for building and consuming RESTful APIs which is used in the communication between SAP APM and S/4HANA systems.
3. Destination: This refers to the connectivity details within the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) that point to the S/4HANA Cloud system.
4. Communication System: In SAP APM, this is where you configure the connection to S/4HANA Cloud.
5. Configuration Manager: The application within SAP APM where the communication system is set up.
6. Cloud Connector: A link between the SAP Cloud Platform and an on-premise system, ensuring secure data access and transfer.
7. Synchronization Schedule: The timing when data is synchronized between SAP ERP back ends and SAP APM, which can be either default or manually triggered.
8. Master Data: Includes essential data such as Equipment, Functional Location, Class, and Characteristics that require synchronization with SAP APM.
9. Transactional Data: Data such as Maintenance Notifications that require more frequent synchronization due to their nature of change.
10. Configuration Data: Includes details like Technical Object Type, Notification Type, which typically have a daily synchronization schedule.
11. oData V2 and V4 services: Specific oData services used by SAP for integrating with various SAP Solutions with one another

Jessica will seek to develop the ability to discern and evaluate the different setup needs for integrating SAP Asset Performance Management with both earlier and current versions of SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud, SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, and SAP ECC, equipping her with the knowledge to make informed decisions in integration projects for CRT Manufacturing.

SAP supports integration to SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP S/4HANA 2021 FPS01 and higher, SAP S/4HANA 2020, and SAP ECC. As we saw in the previous lesson, the integration scope is slightly different depending on your ERP back-end.

It is important to note that SAP Asset Performance Management requires this integration to ERP to function – all of the technical objects, as well as many other data elements, that make up the foundation of SAP Asset Performance Management originate from the back end ERP system.

In this lesson we will look at the steps needed to integrate these different back-ends.

Video Summary

Learn how to integrate S4 HANA Private Edition with SAP Asset Performance Management. Follow along as Ryan guides you through the steps and considerations for successful integration.

It is possible to manually trigger a sync in the Integration Monitor application by choosing the Sync Master Data or Sync Configuration Data buttons.

In order two integrate SAP Asset Performance Management with SAP S/4HANA Cloud – three main steps are needed after activating your APM subscription:

1. Activate a series of Communication Scenarios in SAP S/4HANA Cloud.
2. Create a Destination for SAP S/4HANA Cloud.
3. Create a Communication System in SAP Asset Performance Management.

Communication Scenarios allow for the exposure of SAP S/4HANA data via an oData API. SAP Asset Performance Management will consume these APIs on the schedule highlighted in the introduction.

The following Communication Scenarios are required (as of 2401):

• SAP_COM_0395
• SAP_COM_0397
• SAP_COM_0398
• SAP_COM_0163
• SAP_COM_0396
• SAP_COM_0531
• SAP_COM_0092
• SAP_COM_0121

Finally – in the Configuration Manager application within SAP Asset Performance Management we will create a new configuration with the following:

Once complete, additional master data filters can be set in the communication system. Activate the data replication toggle when ready.

In the integration with SAP S/4HANA 2021 and later, SAP Asset Performance Management communicates with a series of whitelisted oData v2 and oData v4 APIs in SAP S/4HANA.

In order to integrate SAP Asset Performance Management with SAP S/4HANA – six main steps are needed:

1. Subscribe to APM and ensure that prerequisite SAP Notes are installed in your system. See Help Documentation for the latest list.
2. Activate the oData V2 services:
   • API_EQUIPMENT
   • API_FUNCTIONALLOCATION
   • API_CLFN_CLASS_SRV
   • API_CLFN_CHARACTERISTIC_SRV
   • API_MAINTNOTIFICATION
   • API_MAINTENANCEORDER
   • API_MAINTENANCEPLAN

   And oData V4 service groups:

   • API_MEASURINGPOINT
   • API_MEASUREMENTDOCUMENT
   • API_MAINTENANCETASKLIST
   • CDI_CDS
   • API_CATALOGPROFILE
3. Create a Technical User.
4. Configure Cloud Connector.
5. Maintain Destination to Connect to SAP S/4HANA.
6. Add a Communication System.

SAP Asset Performance Management uses SAP Mobile Add-on to communicate with SAP S/4HANA 2020 release.

In order to integrate SAP Asset Performance Management with SAP S/4HANA 2020 – seven main steps are needed:

1. Subscribe to SAP APM.
2. Ensure that prerequisite SAP Notes are installed in your system. See Help Documentation for the latest list.
3. Activate the BC Set /APMI/SAP_APM_INTEGRATION via transaction SCPR20. This BC Set provides the configuration needed to support a series of oData services. Then, activate the following services:
   • /APMI/TECHNICALOBJECT_SERVICE
   • /APMI/CONFIGURATION_SERVICE
   • /APMI/CLASSIFICATION_SERVICE
   • /APMI/MEASURINGPOINT_SERVICE
   • /APMI/NOTIFICATION_SERVICE
   • /APMI/CATALOG_SERVICE
4. Create a Technical User.
5. Configure Cloud Connector.
6. Maintain Destination to Connect to SAP S/4HANA. Note – destination URL should be http://<systemhost>:<port>/sap/opu/odata/APMI/ where the systemhost and port are as defined in the Cloud Connector
7. Add a Communication System. The details are as follows:
   • Communication Type: SAP S/4 HANA On-premise.
   • Integration Channel: SAP Mobile Add-on.
   • Connection ID: <System ID>CLNT<Client>.
   • Destination: destination created above.

SAP Asset Performance Management uses SAP Mobile Add-on to communicate with SAP ECC. Note that unlike in SAP S/4HANA 2020, the Mobile Add-on is not already installed and will need to be installed first.

In order to integrate SAP Asset Performance Management with SAP ECC – eight main steps are needed:

1. Subscribe to SAP APM.
2. Install the SAP Mobile Add-on into the SAP ECC system. Ensure that prerequisite SAP Notes are installed in your system. See Help Documentation for the latest list.
3. Activate the BC Set /APMI/SAP_APM_INTEGRATION via transaction SCPR20. This BC Set provides the configuration needed to support a series of oData services. Activate the following services in transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE. Note – ensure that a system alias is maintained!-/APMI/TECHNICALOBJECT_SERVICE-/APMI/CONFIGURATION_SERVICE-/APMI/CLASSIFICATION_SERVICE-/APMI/MEASURINGPOINT_SERVICE-/APMI/NOTIFICATION_SERVICE-/APMI/CATALOG_SERVICE
4. Create a Technical User.
5. Configure Cloud Connector.
6. Maintain Destination to Connect to SAP S/4HANA. Note – destination URL should be http://<systemhost>:<port>/sap/opu/odata/APMI/ where the systemhost and port are as defined in the Cloud Connector.
7. Add a Communication System. The details are as follows:-Communication Type: SAP ERP-Integration Channel: SAP Mobile Add-on-Connection ID: <System ID>CLNT<Client>-Destination: destination created above.

Once complete, additional master data filters can be set in the communication system. Activate the data replication toggle when ready.

Specific details on how to perform each of the above steps is available in the Help Documentation

Integration with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Editions

Integration with SAP S/4/HANA Cloud Private Edition and SAP ECC

Think about a situation where you had to learn and apply new technical skills to complete a task. Reflect on the steps you took to become proficient. How does this process compare to configuring integration with S/4HANA 2021+.

Expert Response to Personal Reflection Question:

Mastering new tech skills is a bit like putting together a jigsaw puzzle. Each piece, or skill, needs to fit just right. When integrating SAP Asset Performance Management with SAP S/4HANA 2021+, it's important to start by understanding the basics, like what oData services do and why they matter.

In my own experience, I've learned it's best to know the purpose of each action. For example, setting up a technical user in SAP is like making sure you have the right key for a lock—it's all about secure access. And just like in SAP, where you need to keep data in sync, learning a new skill means regularly practicing and updating your knowledge.

So, the key takeaways are simple: be patient, keep learning, and pay attention to the details. These steps will help you not only understand each part of the SAP integration process but also become skilled at it.

1. SAP ERP Back-ends

1. Integration with S/4HANA Cloud, S/4HANA 2021 FPS01 and higher, S/4HANA 2020, SAP ECC.
2. Each ERP back end has a slightly different integration scope.

2. Integration Necessity

SAP Asset Performance Management depends on ERP integration for foundational data elements.

3. Manual Sync

Synchronization happens on a schedule, with manual triggering available in the Integration Monitor application

4. Integration Steps for SAP S/4HANA Cloud

1. Activate necessary Communication Scenarios in S/4HANA Cloud.
2. Create a destination and a communication system in SAP Asset Performance Management.

5. Required Communication Scenarios (as of 2401)

A list of scenarios such as SAP_COM_0395, SAP_COM_0397, etc.

6. Destination and Communication System Configuration

1. Set up a destination with connectivity details in the SAP BTP Subaccount.
2. Create a new configuration in the SAP Asset Performance Management Configuration Manager.

7. SAP S/4HANA 2021 FPS01 and later Integration

Communicate via allowed oData v2 and oDatav4 APIs.

8. Integration with SAP S/4HANA 2020

1. Use the SAP Mobile Add-on for communication.
2. Follow seven main steps including activating BC Sets, services, and configuring the Cloud Connector.

9. Integration with SAP ECC

1. Install the SAP Mobile Add-on first.
2. Follow similar steps as for SAP S/4HANA 2020 but with the note that the Mobile Add-on is not pre-installed.

Outcomes: Participants will be able to configure SAP Asset Performance Management to connect with various SAP ERP back ends effectively, allowing for the necessary synchronization of data to support asset management operations.