Connect ERP Canvas to a system of record (such as SAP) directly or using a load balancer to enable access to the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system. You must select an existing, configured connection when you set up an ERP system.

Before you begin

You must first create the alias for ERP Canvas. For more information, see Create a Connection & Credential alias.

Role required: admin

About this task

ERP Canvas and ERP-CM currently support ECC and S/4HANA SAP systems.

Note: The credentials you specify for the ERP Canvas connection must match the service user credentials in the system of record.

Alternatively, you can run Guided Setup. For more information, see Run Guided Setup for ERP Canvas.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to All > Connections & Credentials > Connection & Credential Alias.
  2. Select Create New Connection & Credential from the Related Links.
  3. On the form, fill in the fields.
    You must specify a connection and login credential to be used simultaneously. That is, the connection you configure uses the defined login credentials for the connection.

    For a description of the field values, see ERP Canvas connection and credentials field descriptions.

  4. Set up the ERP Canvas connection.
    1. Navigate to All > ERP Canvas > ERP Canvas Home.
    2. Open the ERP systems list by selecting the systems icon (ERP systems icon) in the side panel.
    3. In the Connection column, select the (empty) cell.
      Important: You must select the empty row instead of creating a new row.
    4. In the search box that appears, select the search icon (Search icon).
    5. On the Connection & Credential Aliases dialog, select sn_erp_integration.ERP_Integration.
    6. Select the selection icon (Selection icon).