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Landscape Deployment Recommendations for

Ariba Network Integration 1.0 for SAP Business SuiteSAP SE

September 2015

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Major Changes or UpdatesSummary

Major changes or updates

to former landscape recommendations

Type of change Former Status New Status ReasonReference

(former

presentation)

Reference(current

presentation)

Enhancement ./.

Recommendations for new

integration scenarios with

SAP SRM and SAP SNC

enhanced product offerings


Agenda

Introduction

Methodology & Scope of Landscape Recommendations

Basic Landscape Setups

Recommendations for Ariba Network Integration 1.0 for SAP Business Suite

– Integration with SAP ERP

– Integration with SAP SRM

– Integration with SAP SNC

Enhanced Landscape Setups

Ariba integration with central “mediation”

IntroductionMethodology & Scope of Landscape Recommendations


System Landscapes at CustomersDesigning the Optimal Landscape Layout

Business Aspects

Operations

Costs

Speed of

Innovation

Security

Architectural

Strategy

Performance &

ScalabilityLegal Aspects

…

OS/DB platform

strategy

SLA &

Availability

IT Aspects

Product Roadmaps

Technical Documentation(Planning, Installation &

Configuration Guides, etc.)

Deployment Recommendations

for SAP Products

SLD

Dual Stack

SAP

Solution Manager

ABAP

JEE

Solution Mng

Component

AS ABAP

ECC

Server

SAP ERP

ABAP

ERP

Components

AS ABAP

SRM

Server

SAP SRM

ABAP

SRM

Components

AS ABAP

SCM

Server

SAP SCM

ABAP

SCM

Components

AS ABAP

CRM

Server

SAP CRM

ABAP

CRM

Components

BW

AS ABAP

Business Warehouse

SEM

Central BI

Content

ABAP

EP

AS JAVA

BEx Web

JEE

BI JAVA

BICS

PI

PI Dual Stack

Process Integration

ABAP

JEE

ESR&SR

ESR Content

SLD

SolMan Content

SAP NetWeaver Hubs

SAP Business Suite

Backend Systems

EP Core

AS JAVA

Application Portal

JEE

Additional SAP BS Instance

Portal

Content

ADOBE

Solution Landscape

of Customer


Deployment Recommendations for SAP ProductsGuiding Principles

Allow flexibility by offering different deployment options (not one-size-fits-all)

Provide guidance by rating different options

Ease decisions by listing pros & cons

Simplify consumption of information by using a common methodology

Increase reliability by considering SAP product strategy, achieved landscape qualities and

cross-product alignment

High-Level Guidance

for optimized

Landscape Layouts

SLD

Dual Stack

SAP

Solution Manager

ABAP

JEE

Solution Mng

Component

AS ABAP

ECC

Server

SAP ERP

ABAP

ERP

Components

AS ABAP

SRM

Server

SAP SRM

ABAP

SRM

Components

AS ABAP

SCM

Server

SAP SCM

ABAP

SCM

Components

AS ABAP

CRM

Server

SAP CRM

ABAP

CRM

Components

BW

AS ABAP

Business Warehouse

SEM

Central BI

Content

ABAP

EP

AS JAVA

BEx Web

JEE

BI JAVA

BICS

PI

PI Dual Stack

Process Integration

ABAP

JEE

ESR&SR

ESR Content

SLD

SolMan Content

SAP NetWeaver Hubs

SAP Business Suite

Backend Systems

EP Core

AS JAVA

Application Portal

JEE

Additional SAP BS Instance

Portal

Content

ADOBE

Solution Landscape

of Customer

Deployment Recommendations

for SAP Products


Ease Landscape Planning By Stronger Guidance Used Methodology

Clear recommendations by categorization of deployment options

Outlining main important aspects

Optimal trade-off between flexibility and simplicity

Applied to main building blocks of SAP products

Alternative deployment options typically have different pros & cons

Customer individual assessment is not compensated

Goal

Consider

Option IOption II

Option

IIIGeneral Recommendation

Best choice for majority of typical

landscape use cases

Recommended by SAP’s strategy

Accepted by a wide base of

customersReasonable Alternative

Useful choice for certain use

cases or customer scenarios

Supported and confirmed by

SAP’s strategy

Possible Exception

Only useful for specific use cases

Supported by SAP, but limitations

might occur


ERP /

SRM /

SNC

PI

High Level Product Overview

Ariba is a full procurement suite on demand and at the same time the world largest and leading Supplier

Network

With the Ariba Network Integration 1.0, SAP Business Suite becomes “Ariba-enabled”. This means, SAP

provides the possibility for customers (in particular buyers) to connect the following SAP Business Suite

systems to the Ariba Network:

• SAP ERP

• SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SAP SRM) in extended classic scenario

• Note: SAP SRM in classic scenario is covered by the integration of SAP ERP with Ariba Network

• SAP Supply Network Collaboration (SAP SNC)

All customers using an SAP ERP, SAP SRM, or SAP SNC installation that is in standard maintenance can

be integrated with our new supplier network, either directly or via middleware.

This means, we will support all customers with SAP ERP 6.0 including all Enhancement Packages.

Basic Landscape SetupsRecommendations for Ariba Network Integration 1.0

Ariba Integration for SAP ERP


High Level Picture (SAP ERP)New Product Artifacts in System Landscapes

Ariba

Network

Ariba

System

Main usage scenario Integration from SAP ERP MM to Ariba Network

Main required product artifacts SAP ERP

SAP ERP system starting with SAP ERP 6.0

So far, only Ariba integration scenario with SAP ERP core functionality supported (see Administrator’s Guide)

Ariba Network Integration Add-Ons Ariba Foundation

Add-on “ARBFNDI1” starting with AS ABAP 7.0000


Ariba ERP Add-on “ARBERPI1” based on add-on “ARBFNDI1”

Ariba Network (in cloud environment)

SAP NetWeaver PI (optional) Middleware to connect SAP ERP with Ariba Network

Starting with SAP NetWeaver PI 7.1

Java stack sufficient, therefore SAP NetWeaver PI - JAVA only (AEX) supported

ESR Content with Ariba cXML interfaces

Ariba Network Adapter for SAP NetWeaver (starting with Release Cloud Integration 1.0) – released for SAP NetWeaver PI 7.1 up to EHP1 for SAP NetWeaver PI 7.4

SAP ERP

ERP

ABAP

Ariba Network

Integration

Ariba

Foundation

Ariba ERP

Any DB

SAP HANA

SAP HANA System

for ERP

SAP ERP

ERP

ABAP

Ariba Network

Integration

Ariba

Foundation

Ariba ERP

AS ABAP

primary DB connection

Dual-Stack

SAP NetWeaver

Process Integration

PI

ABAP JEE

ESR

Ariba

Content

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AS JAVA

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Deployment of Ariba Network Integration 1.0 Add-On deployment in SAP ERP system

General Recommendation

Ariba Network Integration add-ons are deployed in every SAP ERP system that you want to integrate

with Ariba Network

Use direct connectivity between SAP ERP and Ariba Network

Benefits No additional system or infrastructure component required

Minimum release is SAP ERP 6.0

Low landscape complexity, modification-free add-ons only

No disruption, no update or upgrade required

Considerations SAP ERP system must be at least based on SAP ERP 6.0 SP Stack 15

Starting with EHP4 FOR SAP ERP 6.0 “Forward Error Handling” (FEH) is supported

Connectivity needs to be configured for each SAP ERP system

SAP ERP systems are connected directly with external cloud environment but communication is always initiated from ERP system

ExampleSAP ERP A

ERP

ABAP

Ariba Network

Integration

Ariba

Foundation

Ariba ERP

Any DB

SAP HANA

SAP HANA System

for ERP B

SAP ERP B

ERP

ABAP

Ariba Network

Integration

Ariba

Foundation

Ariba ERP

AS ABAP


Connection of SAP ERP A

application with Ariba network

Connection of SAP ERP B


Ariba

Network

Ariba

System


Deployment of Ariba Network Integration 1.0Hub deployment of Ariba Network Integration

Not Supported

Ariba Network Integration add-ons are deployed in a separate system

SAP ERP systems are integrated with Ariba via a central SAP ERP-Ariba-Connector system

Implications

No deployment separate from consuming SAP application possible

Ariba Network Integration add-ons must be technically deployed in the SAP ERP system

No support of old SAP ERP releases below SAP ERP 6.0

Example

SAP ERP B

ERP

AS ABAPABAP

SAP HANA

SAP HANA System

for ERP B

SAP ERP A

ERP

Any DBABAP ERP-Ariba

Connector

ECC

ABAP

Ariba Network

Integration

Ariba

Foundation

Ariba ERP

Any DB

Connection of

SAP ERP A

application

with Ariba

network

Connection of

SAP ERP B

application

with Ariba

network

Ariba

Network

Ariba

System

Ariba Integration for SAP SRM


High Level Picture (SAP SRM)Product Artifacts in System Landscape Including SAP ERP and SAP SRM Systems

Ariba

Network

Ariba

System

Main usage scenario: Extended Classic Scenario of SAP SRM Integration from SAP ERP to Ariba Network

Integration from SAP SRM to Ariba Network

Main required product artifacts SAP ERP

SAP ERP system starting with SAP ERP 6.0 (see SAP ERP Administrator’s Guide)

SAP SRM SAP SRM system starting with SAP SRM 7.0 (see SAP SRM Administrator’s Guide)




Ariba ERP

Add-on “ARBERPI1”

Ariba SRM Add-on “ARBSRMI1”


SAP NetWeaver PI (optional) Middleware to connect SAP ERP and SAP SRM with Ariba Network




Ariba Network Adapter for SAP NetWeaver (starting with Release Cloud Integration 1.0) –released for SAP NetWeaver PI 7.1 up to EHP1 for SAP NetWeaver PI 7.3 (7.4 currently in certification state)

SAP ERP

ERP

ABAP

Ariba Network

Integration

Ariba

Foundation

Ariba ERP

Any DBAS JAVA

SAP NetWeaver

Process Integration

AEX

JEE

ESR

Ariba

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Deployment of Ariba Network Integration 1.0 Add-On Deployment in SAP SRM System Connected to SAP ERP (Extended Classic Scenario)


Ariba Network Integration add-ons have to be deployed in the SAP SRM system and in every connected

SAP ERP back-end system that you want to integrate with Ariba Network

Use direct connectivity between SAP ERP, SAP SRM, and Ariba Network

Benefits Minimum release is SAP ERP 6.0 and SAP SRM 7.0



Considerations SAP ERP system must be at least based on SAP ERP 6.0 SP Stack 15

Starting with EHP4 for SAP ERP 6.0 “Forward Error Handling” (FEH) is supported

SAP SRM system must be at least based on SAP SRM 7.0 SP Stack 03

Connectivity needs to be configured for each SAP ERP and SAP SRM system

Although SAP ERP and SAP SRM are connected directly with Ariba Network, communication is always initiated from SAP ERP or SAP SRM

ExampleSAP ERP

ERP

ABAP

Ariba Network

Integration

Ariba

Foundation

Ariba ERP

Any DB

Connection of SAP ERP

Application with Ariba Network

Ariba

Network

Ariba

System

SAP SRM

SRM

ABAP

Ariba Network

Integration

Ariba

Foundation

Ariba SRM

Any DB

Connection of SAP SRM



Deployment of Ariba Network Integration 1.0 Add-On deployment for SAP SRM on One Client in SAP ERP

Note

If you use the deployment option “SAP SRM on One Client in SAP ERP”, only SAP ERP documents are communicated

to Ariba Network

Only the SAP ERP Ariba Network Integration add-on needs to be deployed

The deployment option “SAP SRM on One Client in SAP ERP” is supported as of EhP4 for SAP ERP 6.0 and

EhP1 for SAP SRM 7.0

Recommendation

Use direct communication between SAP ERP and Ariba Network

Ariba Integration for SAP SNC


High Level Picture (SAP SNC)Product Artifacts in System Landscape Including SAP ERP and SAP SNC Systems

Ariba

Network

Ariba

System

SAP ERP

ERP

ABAP

Ariba Network Integration

AribaFoundation

Ariba ERP

Any DB

SAP HANA

SAP HANA System

for SNC

SAP SNC

SNC

ABAP

Ariba Network

Integration

AribaFoundation

Ariba SNC

AS ABAP


Main usage scenario Integration from SAP SNC to Ariba Network

SAP SNC is integrated with SAP ERP via PI

Main required product artifacts SAP SNC

SAP SNC system starting with SAP SNC 7.0 EHP1

See Administrator's Guide for Integration of SAP SNC




Ariba SNC Add-on “ARBSNCI1” based on add-on “ARBFNDI1”


SAP NetWeaver PI (optional) Middleware to connect SAP ERP and SAP SNC with Ariba Network




Ariba Network Adapter for SAP NetWeaver (starting with Release Cloud Integration 1.0) – released for SAP NetWeaver PI 7.1 up to EHP1 for SAP NetWeaver PI 7.4

Dual-Stack

SAP NetWeaver

Process Integration

PI

ABAP JEE

ESR

Ariba

Content

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AS JAVA

SAP NetWeaver

Process Integration

AEX

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ESR

Ariba

Content

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Deployment of Ariba Network Integration 1.0 Add-On Deployment in SAP SNC System Connected to SAP ERP


Ariba Network Integration Add-Ons are deployed in every SAP SNC system and optionally in every SAP ERP

system (dependent if needed for the business scenario) that is to be integrated with Ariba Network

Direct connectivity between SAP ERP, SAP SNC, and Ariba Network

Benefits Minimum release is SAP ERP 6.0 and SAP SNC 7.01



Considerations SAP SNC system must be at least based on SAP SNC 7.01 SP Stack 10

SAP ERP system must be at least based on SAP ERP 6.0 SP Stack 15

Starting with EHP4 for SAP ERP 6.0 “Forward Error Handling” (FEH) is supported

Connectivity needs to be configured for each SAP ERP and SAP SNC system

Although SAP ERP and SAP SNC are connected directly with Ariba Network, communication is always initiated from SAP ERP or SAP SNC

ExampleSAP ERP

ERP

ABAP

Ariba Network

Integration

Ariba

Foundation

Ariba ERP

Any DB

Connection of SAP ERP


Ariba

Network

Ariba

System

SAP SNC

SNC

ABAP

Ariba Network

Integration

Ariba

Foundation

Ariba SNC

Any DB

Connection of SAP SNC


Enhanced Landscape SetupsAriba integration with central “mediation”


Deployment of Ariba Network Integration 1.0Add-On deployment with each SAP ERP, SAP SRM or SAP SNC system

Compared to Basic Landscape Setup:

Benefits SAP ERP, SAP SRM or SAP SNC system is not connected directly with the external

cloud environment (extended security benefit and central monitoring) *

Connection of non-SAP system via SAP NetWeaver PI system is possible

Considerations SAP NetWeaver Process Integration system required

Existing SAP NetWeaver PI system can be reused, only Ariba Network Adapter has to be installed

Configuration of Ariba integration needs to be adapted in each backend system and SAP NetWeaver PI

Example

Mediation via central SAP NetWeaver PI

Ariba Network Integration add-ons are deployed in every SAP ERP/SRM/SNC system that need to be integrated with

Ariba Network

Mediated communication between SAP ERP/SRM/SNC and Ariba Network via central SAP NetWeaver PI

Ariba Network Adapter deployed in SAP NetWeaver PI system

* Connection to external cloud environment always initiated by Ariba Network Adapter

SAP SRM/SNC

SRM/SNC

ABAP

Ariba Network

Integration

Ariba

Foundation

Ariba SRM/

SNC

Any DB

SAP HANA

SAP HANA System

for ERP B

SAP ERP

ERP

ABAP

Ariba Network

Integration

Ariba

Foundation

Ariba ERP

AS ABAP


AS JAVA

SAP NetWeaver

Process Integration

AEX

JEE

ESR

Ariba

Content

Connection of SAP SRM/SNC


Connection of

SAP ERP

application with

Ariba network

Mediation of

application

messages towards

Ariba network

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Ariba

Network

Ariba

System

Application

System

NON-SAP

Connection of

NON-SAP

application with

Ariba network

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