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You can use either PI-based enterprise services or PI-independent enterprise services for asynchronous communication between SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SAP SRM), SAP ERP, and other systems.

Features

PI-Based Enterprise Services

PI-based enterprise services require the installation of an SAP NetWeaver Process Integration (SAP NetWeaver PI) server and are used in the following business scenarios:

  • Service Procurement Classic

  • Service Procurement External Staffing

  • Strategic Sourcing

  • Operational Contract Management

  • Plan-Driven Procurement with Supplier Integration

For more information, see SAP Help Portal at   http://help.sap.com   SOA   SAP SRM  .

PI-Independent Enterprise Services

PI-independent (asynchronous) enterprise services are based on the Web Service Reliable Messaging (WSRM) protocol. They do not require the installation of an SAP NetWeaver Process Integration (SAP NetWeaver PI) server and are used in the following business scenarios:

  • Service Procurement Classic

  • Operational Contract Management

Note Note

The following restriction applies: supplier self-services (SUS) still requires the installation of SAP NetWeaver PI.

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For more information, see PI-Independent Enterprise Services.