.NET Connector vs. Business Connector

[Former Member]

Hi,

I want to crate a program that should transfer IDOC-data from and to a SQL Server database.

Should I use the .NET Connector (Convert the IDOC-data directly form or to the SQL Server ?) or the

Business Connector (In this case I have to convert the XML-data from and to the SQL Server with a .NET-routine ?)

Can anybody tell me, if the Business Connector will be supported in the future at all ?

[Former Member]

Hi

If you have a existing SAP Business Connector, just use the WmDB from the BC. i really don;t see a plus point to use XI (incurs cost, upgrade) or SAP .NET Connector. Just create a partner profile to trigger outbound IDOC to SAP BC (create flow) via RFC destination into SQL database.

[Former Member]

yeah, I also agree XI is a great opinion.

As recently just finish a training on XI, I believe only some configuration on XI, it can meet your requirement.

however, I think if there is not too many associated legacy system, only side to side, XI maybe not necessary.

[Former Member]

There is no need to involve .NET at all. We run the BC 4.7 with the standard SQL Server JDBC drivers. Use the WmDB services to access the database.

[reiner_hille-doering]

Maybe also SAP NetWeaver XI is an option.