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Context

If forms processing is triggered by ABAP-based applications, you need to establish a connection between the Forms Processing Framework (ABAP) and the ADS running on AS Java. You also need to set up Basic Authentication for this connection .

Procedure


  1. Log on to your SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP central instance host.

  2. Call transaction SM59.

  3. Choose Create .

  4. Enter at least the following:

    • RFC destination : ADS

    • Connection type : G

    • Description

  5. Choose ENTER .

  6. Choose the Technical settings tab and enter at least the following:

    • Target Host

      Enter the host name of the AS Java that runs the ADS or of the SAP Web dispatcher if applicable.

    • Service No

      Enter the HTTP port number of the Target Host you have specified (The following naming convention applies: 5<J2EE_instance_number>00 (5 00 00, for example, if your J2EE instance is 00 ).

    • Path Prefix

      Enter the string /AdobeDocumentServices/Config?style=rpc .

      Ignore the warning Query String Not Allowed by pressing Enter .

  7. Choose the Logon/Security tab and select Basic Authentication .

  8. In the User and Password boxes, enter the user name ADSUser and the password.

  9. Save.

    Note

    If you choose Test Connection , you receive an error message ...Returncode 404... . You can ignore this message.