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Author's profile photo Joe Dutra

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

  1. Make sure the HTTPS service is active -> tr. SMICM
  • Click the Services button

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

 

  1. Create the RFC connection – SM59

 

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

  1. 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

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      Author's profile photo Michelle Ruiz
      Michelle Ruiz

      Great content !

      Author's profile photo Pablo Casanova
      Pablo Casanova

      hi Joe,

       

      The steps are similar if I want to connect with p2p? 

       

      Author's profile photo Edgardo Asis
      Edgardo Asis

      Thanks a lot Joe. Very helpful.

      Author's profile photo Mohit Sharma
      Mohit Sharma

      Very good and helpful blog post