SAP Integration with SuccessFactors Through CPI: A Step-by-Step Handbook for Seamless Connectivity

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Introduction:

This blog focuses on integrating SAP ERP with SuccessFactors through CPI, particularly addressing the configurable or standard Integration-Flow. Whether setting up initial connectivity with SAP or updating connectivity to a new SAP server, the steps outlined in this blog remain consistent across different SAP landscapes.

This blog will cover building the two-way communication channels:

• SAP ERP to CPI Suite
• CPI Suite to SAP ERP

Step :1 – Navigate to the CPI Suite and Copy the Name of the Integration Flow (I-Flow).

For Example: “Replicate Employee Master Data and Org. Assignments from SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central to SAP ERP or SAP S4HANA”

Step:2 – For all configurable Integration Flows (I-Flows), you can access the technical integration settings guide on the SAP Help Portal. Simply search on Google using the keyword "I-FlowName.pdf" to locate the relevant documentation.

For Example: “Replicate Employee Master Data and Org. Assignments from SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central to SAP ERP or SAP S4HANA.PDF”

This URL is applicable to the current situation https://help.sap.com/doc/2b73e3be50474cdc8cce76c3ff4860b6/2311/en-US/SF_EC_S4_Org_Objects_HCI_en-US....

Under the "How to find Endpoint" section, locate the "Search Service definition." There, you'll find two procedures outlined in the SAP guide. Follow the steps provided in the guide accordingly.

1st Procedure - SAP ERP Communication to CPI:

Tips: Search for "SOAMANAGER" or "SM59" within the PDF guide to find the relevant web service definitions.

Step:3- Configure the URL in I-Flow Receivers

Step:4- Paste the URL into the Address section of the relevant Receiver.

2nd Procedure - SAP ERP Communication to CPI:

Tips: Look up "SOAMANAGER" or "SM59" in the PDF guide to find the relevant procedures.

Step:1 – Deploy the I-Flow

Step 2 - Copy the Endpoint URL or WSDL from Manage integration Content

Step 3 – Proceed to SOAMANAGER and Enter CPI SID in Username and Password

Then, navigate to the Transport Settings tab and enter the CPI Endpoint WSDL/URL.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, establishing seamless integration between SAP ERP and SuccessFactors through SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) is critical for optimizing business processes and ensuring data consistency across the organization. This blog aims to provide a standard and comprehensive guide for configuring two-way communication regardless of the specific Integration flow (I-Flow).