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Process documentation Quick Guide to HTTP Configuration  Locate the document in its SAP Library structure

Purpose

As of SAP Web Application Server 6.20, the SAP system's kernel supports HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol), meaning that text messages (pager/SMS) can be passed directly to external text message servers or providers packed as URLs.

Note

It is not possible to receive text messages or final delivery status notifications using this technology. Status notifications confirming that the message has been delivered to the provider are possible.

Prerequisites

You must have chosen a provider that can support SAPconnect HTTP for text messages (pager/SMS), acquired all the necessary information from them and carried out any configuration required. You should be able to send a text message in a Web browser using the URL provided.

Process Flow

Configuring the HTTP Service

For information on configuring the HTTP service, see HTTP Communication Using the SAP System as a Client.

SAPconnect Administration (Transaction SCOT)

You must make the SAPconnect settings required to send text messages with HTTP.

You must create and configure an HTTP node. To do this, you:
      1. Ensure you are in the Node view.
      2. Choose Node ® Create.

        3. A wizard then guides you through the creation procedure.

      3. Enter a node name and description.
      4. Select HTTP Node.
      5. Enter the URL specified by the provider and tested previously. Use the pushbuttons for assistance entering the parameters.
      6. Enter your confidential provider password, if applicable.
      7. Enter the values supplied by your provider. If the provider has not supplied any values, try 160 for Maximum Length and leave Character Set and Code as default.
      8. Enter the texts supplied by your provider for messages upon successful transfer and error in transfer.
      9. Enter the address area for which this HTTP node is to be responsible. This is generally *.
      10. Specify the maximum waiting time for the repeat send procedure in the event of errors.
      11. Select Node is ready for use.

A periodic background process, known as the SAPconnect send job, passes the text messages to the provider. To schedule this job from SAPconnect administration, you:
      1. Choose View ® Jobs.
      2. If there is not already a job scheduled, choose Job ® Create.
      3. Enter a job name and confirm.
      4. Select the variant SAP&CONNECTPAG by placing the cursor on it.
      5. Choose Schedule Job.
      6. Choose Schedule Periodically.
      7. Enter an appropriate time period, such as 10 minutes.
      8. Choose Create.
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