Configuring the File/FTP Adapter in Integration Directory/PCK 

Use

The file/FTP adapter enables you to exchange data with the Integration Server or the PCK by means of a file interface or an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server.

You can send the file content unchanged to the Integration Server or PCK. If the file contains comma-separated values, you can convert it to a simple XML message first.

Conversely, file content coming from the Integration Server or the PCK can be put unaltered into a file or converted from XML to CSV format.

For FAQs about the file/FTP adapter, see SAP Note 821267.

Prerequisites

●      Text files that are to be processed by the Integration Server or the PCK must be based on the UTF-8 code page. The file/FTP adapter can use every code page that is installed in the Java runtime environment for conversion purposes (for example, for converting foreign character sets).

●      FTP usage follows the specification RFC 959. This specification can be found on the Internet at www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc0959.txt.

●      FTPS usage follows the specification RFC 4217. This specification can be found on the Internet at www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc4217.txt.

Procedure

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       1.      Create a communication channel in the Integration directory or in the PCK.

See: Communication Channel in Integration Directory and in PCK

       2.      To configure the adapter, select the Parameters tab page.

       3.      Select FILE as the  Adapter Type.

Defining the Direction and Transport Protocol of the Adapter

       4.      Define the adapter.

The parameters that you have to enter for the adapter depend on the Direction you want the adapter to have (sender/receiver) and the transport protocol that you select.

Configuring the Sender File Adapter

Configuring the Sender FTP Adapter

Configuring the Receiver File Adapter

Configuring the Receiver FTP Adapter