Ariba Network Integration for SAP Business Suite – Connectivity test

Here is a visual guide to quickly test the connectivity between an SAP ECC system and the Ariba Network, when planning to use Direct Connectivity. I found this was an easy way to discover connectivity issues early on, when implementing the SAP Business .
Mediated Connectivity using SAP PI as the mediator and will be a part of a different post.

1. Import the Ariba Network Server certificate – STRUST
   • Export the certificate from https://buyer.ariba.com using internet explorer (click on the lock icon, details tab, export. Save as Base-64, X509)
   • Import in tr. STRUST under node SSL System Client SSL Client (Anonymous)

• And Click the save button

2. Make sure the HTTPS service is active -> tr. SMICM

• Click the Services button

• Menu: Service -> Create
• Fill in the HTTPS configuration

3. Create the RFC connection – SM59

4. Test the RFC Connection – SM59
   • Open the created connection in step 3
   • Click Connection Test
   • Expect the HTTP 200 response

5. Troubleshooting
   • Restart the ICM -> tr. SMICM, Menu: Administration -> ICM -> Restart -> Yes
   • Check the network firewall rules

Please find the product documentation at: http://help.sap.com/bni