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You register and activate the OData services provided by SAP to enable SAP Fiori apps to access the SAP Fiori-related features in ABAP SMI.

Context

Based on your business needs, register and activate the following OData services on the SAP Gateway server:

  • SM_INTEGRATION_V2_SRV: Mandatory OData service used for integration of collaboration components
  • SM_CATALOG_SRV: Optional OData service used for integration of SAP Jam tiles in the SAP Fiori launchpad

Procedure

  1. Log on to the SAP Gateway server as administrator.
  2. In Customizing for SAP NetWeaver, choose Start of the navigation path Gateway Next navigation step OData Channel Next navigation step Administration Next navigation step  General Settings Next navigation step SAP NetWeaver Gateway to SAP System Next navigation step Activate and Maintain Services End of the navigation path (or run transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  3. On the Activate and Maintain Services screen, choose Add Service.
  4. On the Add Service screen, enter the following search parameters:
    Field Value
    System Alias LOCAL
    Technical Service Name SM_INTEGRATION_V2_SRV
  5. Choose Get Services.
    A list of services available in the local system appears.
  6. Select the SM_INTEGRATION_V2_SRV service.
  7. In the Add Service dialog box, in the Creation Information group box, select any local package.
  8. Choose Back (F3).
    Typically, two new repository objects are created.
  9. Confirm that you want to create the repository objects.
    The refreshed Add Service screen is displayed and the newly created service is no longer in the selection.
  10. Choose Back (F3) to return to the overview screen and view the updated service catalog.
  11. Confirm that the service was added.
  12. Verify that OData ICF nodes are activated for the OData service you registered as follows:
    1. In the service catalog, select the registered OData Service and, on the OData ICF node, select ICF Node.
    2. Choose Activate and confirm the dialog box.
    3. Save your entries.
  13. If you are using SAP Jam-related tiles, repeat the steps above to register and activate the catalog service (SM_CATALOG_SRV).
  14. Test the services. To do so, select a service and choose Call Browser in the ICF Nodes section.
    An XML representation is displayed in the browser.

Results

The services related to SAP Fiori apps are now registered and activated in the SAP Gateway system.