New SAP OData Connector Now in Public Preview
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Apr 23, 2024 8:28 AM

New SAP OData Connector Now in Public Preview

by HubSite 365 about Microsoft

Software Development Redmond, Washington

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Explore SAP OData Connectors Public Preview for Power Apps & Automate Today!

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  • The SAP OData connector is now in public preview for Power Apps and Power Automate, allowing access to SAP data across various scenarios.
  • It supports Basic, Anonymous, and API key authentication, with more methods to be added by the time it reaches general availability.
  • Utilizing the on-premises data gateway, users can connect Power Automate to SAP OData services not accessible from the internet.
  • The connector is compatible with API Management solutions like Azure API Management or SAP API Management, facilitating secure access to SAP systems.
  • Installation of the on-premises data gateway, available from Microsoft Learn, is required, but downloading the SAP .Net Connector is not necessary.
  • Get more Details at Microsoft Learn
 

Exploring the SAP OData Connector in Detail

The SAP OData connector represents a significant step forward in the integration between SAP systems and Microsoft's Power Platform. This advanced connector not only simplifies the process of retrieving SAP data but also opens a plethora of possibilities for creating automated workflows and applications aimed at enhancing business processes. As it enters the public preview phase, the connector provides a unique opportunity for users to explore its functionalities and contribute to its refinement by providing feedback, thereby playing a crucial role in its development.

 

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Developer Tools - New SAP OData Connector Now in Public Preview

 

Introducing public preview of the SAP OData connector. We are happy to announce that the SAP OData connector is now available in public preview in all regions for Power Apps and Power Automate. During public preview, you can test the ability to create Power Automate cloud flows that access SAP data through the SAP OData connector, a premium connector, and provide feedback.

The availability of the SAP OData connector opens access to scenarios across the SAP product portfolio. To learn more about the SAP OData connector please go to Microsoft learn. NOTE: There is a known issue with this preview within Logic Apps.

Authentication currently the SAP OData connector supports Basic, Anonymous, and API key authentication. We are working on additional authentication mechanisms to enhance the connector and expect to make this available as Microsoft approaches general availability for the SAP OData connector this summer.

The SAP OData Connector supports adding API headers in the request and works well with API Management solutions like Azure API Management or SAP API Management on the SAP Business Technology Platform. If your APIs are protected with API-Keys, you can add these keys to the SAP OData Connector in your cloud flow so that a verification in the API Management solution can be performed.

 

 

 

 

People also ask

What is SAP OData connector?

The SAP OData connector available via Amazon AppFlow offers functionality for retrieving, creating, and modifying records that are available through SAP S/4HANA and SAP on-premises systems by utilizing OData APIs.

Can Power Automate connect to SAP?

Indeed, Power Automate permits the creation of workflows that can interact with SAP, which can be initiated by custom-developed applications or any system with the capability to integrate via REST.

 

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