In this lesson, we will connect to an S4/HANA system to retrieve the product related data. To simplify the setup, we will be using a sandbox S/4 HANA instance available through the SAP Business Accelerator Hub, leveraging the Product Master (A2X)/Basic Text API.
We'll connect to this API through a BTP destination, following the steps below:
- Download the destination definition to your local drive. This is a text file that contains the attributes to create the destination. S4HANA_Joule_Product Destination. After clicking the link, select the Download raw file button.
- Access BTP Destinations in the subaccount. Keep your Build Code tab open, you'll return here.
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If you've closed the BTP Cockpit, see these instructions to navigate back in a new tab: Accessing your BTP trial account, subaccount, and the SAP Build Lobby.
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In the BTP Cockpit, select Connectivity > Destinations then click Import Destination. Use the file picker to choose the downloaded S4HANA_Joule_Product file.
- Enter the destination name S4HANA_Joule_Product and click Save to save the new destination.
We'll connect to the new destination in SAP Build Code through the Service Center.
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In Service Center go to SAP System and find the BTP destination S4HANA_Joule_Product (S/4 Product).
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Select Add to CAP Project
- Go to Storyboard and check if the External Resource got updated.
Note: It may take a short time to update!
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Go to service.cds tab and Add Entity
- You can drop the new entity anywhere
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Select the data entity: S4HANA_Joule_Product.A_ProductBasicText
- Disable the Enable draft editing option.
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Select Save
