Configuring the File/FTP Adapter
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.
- 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.
- Create a communication channel in the Integration Directory.
- To configure the adapter, select the Parameters tab page.
- Select FILE as the Adapter Type.
Defining the Direction and Transport Protocol of the Adapter
- 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