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Background documentation Communication Using Web Services Runtime  Locate the document in its SAP Library structure

Business systems either communicate with each other directly using Web services runtime or using the Integration Server. The foundation for communication is the Web services reliable messaging standard which ensures a correct message exchange.

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Enhanced communication using the Integration Server makes it possible to use the routing and mapping capabilities of the Integration Server. If you configure the inbound processing in the Integration Server then the Integration Server functions as Web service provider and the sender system functions as Web service consumer. If you configure outbound processing in the Integration Server, the Integration Server functions as Web service consumer and the receiver system as Web service provider.

 

 

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