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SAP + SAP S/4HANA Integration

Clarity Connect™ integrates SAP with SAP S/4HANA, automating business processes and data sharing. This robust integration connects your critical business systems to automate order processing, inventory management, and customer data synchronization.

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The Challenge

Connecting with Clarity Connect™

Clarity Connect™ links SAP and SAP S/4HANA through automation and data sharing. Integrating these platforms benefits businesses by streamlining processes and connecting front-end and back-end systems.

Considerations when connecting these applications include security, performance, and physical access. We support both SaaS (Cloud) and On-Premises connection types.

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The Solution

Seamless Integration

Our middleware platform ensures robust and reliable data transfer between SAP and SAP S/4HANA.

Implementation Timeline

Go live with SAP + SAP S/4HANA in as little as 2–4 weeks.

A proven, repeatable implementation approach that minimizes risk while getting your team to value quickly.

1

Access Enabled

Secure connections established to both SAP and SAP S/4HANA, with credentials and environments confirmed.

2

Configuration & Mapping

Field mappings, business rules, and workflows configured using visual tools and pre-built templates.

3

Go Live

Launch production-ready integration with monitoring, alerting, and support in place—typically within 2–4 weeks.

Time to Value

2–4 weeks

Typical implementation window from access granted to production go-live for most SAP + SAP S/4HANA deployments.

Project Phases

Discovery
Configure & Map
Validate
Launch

Engagement Model

Guided by Clarity experts with your team involved at key milestones.

Comprehensive Solution Details

Robust & Scalable Integration Architecture for SAP & S/4HANA

Our integration architecture connects SAP (other) and SAP S/4HANA through a modern iPaaS, leveraging API-first and event-driven principles to ensure high performance, security, and scalability.

Data Flow Steps

API-First Integration: Prioritizing standard SAP OData APIs for S/4HANA and well-defined BAPIs/RFCs for SAP (other).

Event-Driven Architecture: Utilizing SAP Event Mesh for real-time updates and decoupled system interactions.

Canonical Data Model: Using an intermediate, standardized data structure within the iPaaS to simplify mapping complexity.

Asynchronous Processing: For high-volume or non-real-time data transfers to prevent bottlenecks.

Hub-and-Spoke Model: iPaaS acts as the central hub for all SAP integrations, ensuring consistency and governance.

Data Touchpoints

iPaaS Core: Central engine for orchestration, data mapping, transformation, and workflow execution.
SAP (other) Connector: Specialized connector for BAPIs, RFCs, IDocs, and potentially older SOAP services, often relying on SAP Cloud Connector for secure on-premise access.
SAP S/4HANA Connector: Native connector for OData and REST APIs, supporting various authentication methods (OAuth 2.0).
SAP Event Mesh: For real-time, event-driven communication from SAP S/4HANA.
Data Quality & AI Services: Embedded AI/ML models for validation, deduplication, and intelligent mapping.
Monitoring & Alerting Module: Centralized dashboards and notification services for operational visibility.
Secure Credential Vault: For managing API keys, certificates, and user credentials securely.

"Conceptual Diagram: Source SAP (e.g., ECC) -> SAP Cloud Connector -> iPaaS -> SAP S/4HANA. SAP S/4HANA also connects to iPaaS via OData/Event Mesh. iPaaS handles transformation, orchestration, monitoring, and error handling."

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing for SAP + SAP S/4HANA.

Start with a single integration pair and scale as your business grows—without surprise fees or transaction penalties.

Connect™ Plan

Clarity Connect

$595 /mo

Billed annually • Includes one production integration pair

  • Unlimited transactions and API calls within fair-use limits.
  • Visual workflow designer and reusable mapping templates.
  • Monitoring, alerting, and access to Clarity’s support team.
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Innovative & Robust

How Middleware Integration Works

Benefits of Integrating SAP

Integrating SAP fosters greater efficiency and data accuracy. Automate your critical business processes to deliver consistently outstanding results.

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Data Mapping

Data Entity Mapping

Explore how data flows between systems with intelligent field mapping and transformation logic.

Business Partner (Customer/Vendor)

Unifying customer and vendor master data, critical for sales, procurement, and finance.

SAP Fields

[field, CustomerID],[type, string],[notes, SAP ECC Customer Master ID] [field, VendorID],[type, string],[notes, SAP ECC Vendor Master ID] [field, Name1],[type, string],[notes, Customer/Vendor Name] [field, Street],[type, string] [field, City],[type, string] [field, Country],[type, string] [field, EmailAddress],[type, string] [field, PhoneNumber],[type, string] [field, CustomerGroup],[type, string] [field, SalesOrganizationData],[type, object] [field, CompanyCodeData],[type, object]

SAP S/4HANA Fields

[field, BusinessPartner],[type, string],[notes, Unified S/4HANA Business Partner ID] [field, BusinessPartnerCategory],[type, string],[notes, Person, Organization, Group] [field, FirstName],[type, string] [field, LastName],[type, string] [field, OrganizationName],[type, string] [field, EmailAddress],[type, string] [field, PhoneNumber],[type, string] [field, StreetName],[type, string] [field, CityName],[type, string] [field, PostalCode],[type, string] [field, Country],[type, string] [field, TaxNumber],[type, string] [field, BusinessPartnerRole],[type, array],[notes, FLCU00 (Customer), FLVN00 (Vendor)]

Mapping Notes

Requires careful mapping of Customer/Vendor IDs from SAP (other) to the unified Business Partner ID in S/4HANA. Business Partner Roles (e.g., FLCU00 for Customer, FLVN00 for Vendor) must be correctly assigned based on the source system's context. Address formats and international tax IDs need robust transformation. AI can assist in matching existing records and suggesting role assignments.

Next Steps

See SAP + SAP S/4HANA integration in action.

Explore a guided demo, start a sandbox integration, or speak directly with our solution architects about your specific use cases.

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Real-World Applications

Integration Use Cases

Explore how the integration behaves in real business scenarios, with clearly defined steps, outcomes, and execution patterns.

Master Data Harmonization (Business Partner, Material)

Ensures consistent and accurate master data across both SAP (other) and SAP S/4HANA. Updates to Business Partner (Customer/Vendor) or Material master data in one system are automatically synchronized to the other, maintaining a 'single source of truth' and preventing discrepancies.

Integration Steps:

  1. 0 A new Business Partner (Customer/Vendor) or Material is created/updated in SAP (other) or SAP S/4HANA.
  2. 1 An event is triggered (e.g., via SAP Event Mesh or change pointers) to the iPaaS.
  3. 2 iPaaS transforms the data to the target system's format, handling Business Partner roles and material types.
  4. 3 AI-driven deduplication and validation ensure data quality before posting to the target SAP system.
  5. 4 The Business Partner/Material is created or updated in the target SAP system via OData APIs (S/4HANA) or BAPIs (ECC).
  6. 5 Confirmation is sent back to the source system or monitoring dashboard.

Business Outcome

Eliminates data inconsistencies, improves reporting accuracy, reduces manual data entry, and ensures a unified view of customers and products across the enterprise.

Frequency

Real-time / Near Real-time (event-driven)

Technical Documentation

API Endpoints & Data Logic

Technical details for developers and architects.

Method Endpoint Purpose
RFC /sap/rfc/func/BAPISALESORDERCREATEFROMDAT2 Create a Sales Order in SAP ECC (via SAP Gateway/Cloud Connector).
RFC /sap/rfc/func/BAPIGOODSMVTCREATE Post Goods Movement (e.g., Goods Receipt) in SAP ECC.
POST/PATCH /sap/opu/odata/sap/APIBUSINESSPARTNER/A_BusinessPartner Create or update a Business Partner (Customer/Vendor) in SAP S/4HANA (if A is also S/4HANA or part of BTP).

⚡ Transformation Logic

  • Schema Normalization: Convert differing field names, data types, and structures between SAP (other) and S/4HANA entities (e.g., CustomerID to BusinessPartner ID).
  • Business Logic Application: Implement conditional routing, data aggregation, or derivation of values based on specific business rules (e.g., assigning Sales Org based on customer region).
  • Value Lookups: Translate codes or IDs using pre-cached lookup tables (e.g., MaterialType from source to target system).
  • Data Harmonization: Standardize address formats, currency codes, and units of measure.
  • Hierarchical Data Handling: Flatten or structure complex nested data (e.g., Sales Order items, Business Partner roles) as required by the target API.

🛡️ Error Handling

  • Data Validation Failure: Incorrect or missing mandatory fields (e.g., invalid Material ID). iPaaS flags, alerts, and routes to dead-letter queue.
  • Business Logic Error: SAP system rejects a transaction due to violated business rules (e.g., credit block for a customer). iPaaS captures SAP error message, alerts, and provides options for manual override or retry after correction.
  • API Rate Limit Exceeded: iPaaS dynamically adjusts throughput, queues requests, and retries with backoff.
  • Network/Connectivity Issue: Transient errors handled by automated retries. Persistent issues trigger alerts.
  • Data Inconsistency: Detected during master data synchronization (e.g., duplicate Business Partner). iPaaS applies conflict resolution rules or flags for manual review.
Support & Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about integration implementation, security, and best practices.

General FAQs

▸ What are the primary benefits of integrating SAP (other) with SAP S/4HANA?
The primary benefits include achieving real-time data synchronization, automating critical business processes (e.g., Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay), ensuring master data consistency (Business Partner, Material), reducing manual effort and errors, and gaining a unified view of your enterprise for better decision-making and accelerated financial close.

Technical FAQs

▸ How does an iPaaS handle the different API types between older SAP systems and S/4HANA?
A modern iPaaS abstracts this complexity. For older SAP systems (like ECC), it uses specialized connectors to interface with BAPIs, RFCs, and IDocs, often via the SAP Cloud Connector for secure on-premise access. For SAP S/4HANA, it leverages native OData and REST APIs. The iPaaS handles the necessary transformations and protocol conversions transparently.
▸ Can this integration support both on-premise SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA Cloud?
Yes, the solution is designed for hybrid landscapes. It connects to on-premise SAP ECC securely using the SAP Cloud Connector and its traditional interfaces (BAPIs, RFCs, IDocs), while simultaneously integrating with SAP S/4HANA Cloud via its modern OData and REST APIs, ensuring seamless connectivity across your entire SAP ecosystem.

Data Synchronization FAQs

▸ Can I synchronize master data (e.g., Business Partners, Materials) in real-time?
Yes, real-time master data synchronization is a core capability. By leveraging event-driven architecture (e.g., SAP Event Mesh for S/4HANA, or change pointers for ECC) and an iPaaS, updates to Business Partners or Materials in one SAP system can be instantly reflected in the other, ensuring data consistency across your landscape.

AI Features FAQs

▸ What role does AI play in this integration solution?
AI significantly enhances the integration by assisting with intelligent data mapping suggestions, performing AI-driven deduplication and validation for master data, detecting anomalies in transactions, and providing proactive error resolution suggestions. It streamlines development and improves data quality.

Security FAQs

▸ How do you ensure data security and compliance for sensitive SAP data?
We implement robust security measures including TLS 1.2+ encryption for data in transit, data at rest encryption, secure credential management (vault services), role-based access control (RBAC), and detailed audit trails. We adhere to standards like GDPR, CCPA, and ISO 27001, utilizing SAP Cloud Connector for secure on-premise connectivity.

Low-Code/No-Code FAQs

▸ Is low-code/no-code development supported for SAP integrations?
Absolutely. Our iPaaS provides a visual, drag-and-drop designer, pre-built SAP connectors, and AI-assisted mapping tools. This empowers business users and citizen integrators to build and modify complex SAP-centric workflows with minimal to no coding, accelerating automation and reducing IT dependency.

Error Handling FAQs

▸ How are integration errors and failures managed?
The iPaaS offers comprehensive error handling. This includes automated retry mechanisms with exponential backoff for transient issues, dead-letter queues for persistent failures, centralized logging of all transactions and SAP error messages, and configurable alerts (email, Slack) to notify relevant teams for timely resolution.
Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing for SAP + SAP S/4HANA.

Start with a single integration pair and scale as your business grows—without surprise fees or transaction penalties.

Connect™ Plan

Clarity Connect

$599 /mo

Billed annually • Includes one production integration pair

  • Unlimited transactions and API calls within fair-use limits.
  • Visual workflow designer and reusable mapping templates.
  • Monitoring, alerting, and access to Clarity’s support team.
View full pricing & options
Next Steps

See SAP + SAP S/4HANA integration in action.

Explore a guided demo, start a sandbox integration, or speak directly with our solution architects about your specific use cases.

Start Free Trial Request Live Demo