Getting Started
An integration process is an executable process that you use to control complex cross-system business processes.
Integration processes are based on the exchange of XML messages. Integration processes provide SAP NetWeaver’s message-based process integration with functions for the stateful processing of messages. They enable you to define control structures, such as loops and parallel processing branches.
Procedure
1. Get an overview of the functioning of integration processes and where they can be used:
2. Use the following checklist to check whether using integration processes is the correct approach for your use case.
Checklist: Making Correct Use of Integration Processes
3. Get an overview of typical examples and use cases:
SAP ships common step combinations, which are often required by users as patterns. You can use these patterns to familiarize yourself with the topic. You can also insert the patterns directly into your integration process and thus save yourself time defining processes.
4. Familiarize yourself with the following example process:
Example: Integration Process for Connecting Flights
The tutorials for integration processes are based on this example process.
5. Using the following two tutorials, build the shipped example process yourself:
Tutorial: Transferring Objects to the Enterprise Services Repository
Tutorial: Defining an Integration Process