Editing ESF
System Properties
Use
The template for an ESF system defines the specific parameters needed to connect to an ESF application, and contains a reference to the ESF connector. The ESF system inherits these properties, some with default values, and others that require the setting of values. You edit the system by inserting needed property values and by modifying default values, if necessary.
ESF System Template
ESF systems can be based on one of the following two templates:
· ESFsystem using application server defines properties that support a dedicated system
● ESF system with load balancing defines properties that support load balancing, making it more useful for large enterprises
Each template contains many properties, not all of which can be edited, and not all of which are necessary to establish a connection to the back-end system.
The table below lists the properties needed to define connectivity to an ESF application. Each property has an explanation of the value that should be set.
It is important that editing of this template be done by an SAP system administrator.
Procedure
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1. From the portal’s top-level navigation bar, choose System Administration → System Configuration.
2. From Detailed Navigation, choose System Landscape.
3. In the Portal Catalog, right-click the system whose properties you want to edit, and from the drop-down list choose Open → Object. This opens the System Landscape Editor.
4. Set your ESF system properties according to the details in the table below. For more information, see SAP Note 761917.
Property |
Value |
Category: User Management |
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Logon Method |
● Authentication method for logging on to the ESF system ● Default value: SAPLOGONTICKET ● Valid values: SAPLOGONTICKET/UIDPWD/X509CERT/SAML |
User Mapping Fields |
● Additional comma-separated user mapping fields ● If other parameters are needed for user mapping, they are defined here For more information, see System Properties for User Mapping. |
User Mapping Type |
Defines the type of user mapping needed for connection; who can perform user mapping For more information, see System Properties for User Mapping. |
Category: Connector |
|
Application Host (ashost) |
Address or name of ESF Application Server (dedicated component) |
Message Server (mshost) |
Address or name of ESF Message Server (load balancing component) |
CDS Channel |
Channel for ESF |
CDS Type |
Mode of CDS for ESF Valid values: ● typeAppServer - Connect to a specific application server of an ABAP backend –” 0 ” ● typeAppServerSnc - Connect to a specific application server of an ABAP backend using Secure Network Communication – “4” ● typeAppServerSso - Connect to a specific application server of an ABAP backend using Single Sign On – “2” ● typeMsgServer - Connect to an ABAP backend using Load Balancing – “1” ● typeMsgServerSnc - Connect to an ABAP backend using Load Balancing, via Secure Network Communication – “5” ● typeMsgServerSso - Connect to an ABAP backend using Load Balancing, via Single Sign On – “3” ● typeDestination - Connect to an ABAP backend, with the connection parameters defined in the saprfc.ini file belonging to the RFC library – “6” ● typeGeneric - Connect to an ABAP backend, with the ESF client defining all necessary parameters of the created CDS object (for example, via a properties file) – “G” See also the ESF Samples for how to work with this. |
Gateway Host |
● Used by the GCP to connect to the gateway service, which connects to the ESF system. ● Relevant only in the Dedicated ESF system template |
Gateway Service |
● Used by GCP to connect to the gateway service which connects to the ESF system. ● Relevant only in the Dedicated SAP system template |
Logical System Name |
Logical system name to which the system is pointing |
SAP Client |
Logon parameter to client of back-end system |
System ID (SID) |
Name of SAP back-end system NOTE: If you enter the system name in the attribute R3NAME, then you must ensure that the entries for the systems are available in the SERVICES file. |
SAP System Number (sysnr) |
Number of SAP back-end system instance (dedicated) |
Group (group) |
Group of SAP application servers (load balancing) |
Server Port |
Port number of application server or message server |
SNC Library Path |
Path to the library that provides SNC service |
SNC Mode |
Secure network connection mode |
SNC Name |
Name of SNC; overrides SNC partner name |
SNC Partner Name |
Name of SNC partner |
SNC QOP |
SNC level of security |
Trace Mode |
Currently not in use by the connector |
Category: Distributed Query Engine |
|
Admin Password (DQE) |
The password in the back-end system of the administrator user; used by the DQE system to connect to the back-end system |
Admin User ID (DQE) |
The name in the back-end system of the administrator user; used by the DQE system to connect to the back-end system |
Category: Show all |
|
ComponentType |
Mandatory property that defines the type of the component; when importing components, the search could be based on this property |
namespacesep |
Defines the separator between name spaces |
title |
Name of portal object representing the system |
ConnectionGroup |
● Type of connection group: Load Balancing or Dedicated Server ● Property comes with a defined value |
5. Save your settings and close the System Landscape Editor.
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