Overview
Datazone connects to SAP ERP via the Datazone CloudFeed SAP Connector, an HTTP adapter installed on your SAP system. It provides access to SAP tables, schemas, and function modules without requiring a direct database connection.Prerequisites
The Datazone CloudFeed SAP Connector must be installed on your SAP environment before creating this source. Contact your SAP administrator to confirm the connector is active.Connection Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Yes | A unique identifier for your SAP ERP source |
| Base URL | Yes | Base URL of the SAP system with the CloudFeed connector (e.g. https://your-sap-host:8080) |
| Username | Yes | SAP technical user username |
| Password | Yes | Password for the specified user (stored encrypted) |
Required Permissions
Assign the following roles to the SAP technical user:| Role | Description |
|---|---|
/CLF/BASE | CloudFeed Base Service Role |
/CLF/TABLE_ALL | All Table Access |
/CLF/WRITEBACK_ALL | All Writeback Access |
How It Works
Datazone communicates with SAP ERP via the Datazone CloudFeed SAP Connector over HTTP installed on the SAP system. No direct database port needs to be open — all data flows over HTTPS and SAP’s own authorization model is enforced.Limitations
- Maximum payload size per request: 10 MB
- Supported versions: SAP ERP ECC 6.0 and above
Next Steps
- Create extracts to specify which tables to ingest
- Configure scheduling for recurring extracts
- Integrate the source into your data pipelines