SAP BTP Integration Suite Development
Related Skills
- sap-btp-cloud-platform: Use for BTP subaccount, subscription, entitlement, and role setup
- sap-btp-connectivity: Use for destinations, Cloud Connector, and hybrid connectivity dependencies
- sap-api-style: Use for API proxy documentation, OpenAPI quality, and API lifecycle standards
- sap-btp-cloud-transport-management: Use for transporting integration artifacts across landscapes
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when building or troubleshooting Cloud Integration iFlows, API Management proxies, Event Mesh topics/queues, Edge Integration Cell deployments, Integration Advisor mappings, Trading Partner Management flows, or migration assessment from Process Orchestration.
Table of Contents
Quick Reference
| Capability |
Purpose |
Key Artifact |
| Cloud Integration |
A2A/B2B/B2G integration |
Integration Flow (iFlow) |
| API Management |
API lifecycle & governance |
API Proxy |
| Event Mesh |
Event-driven architecture |
Topics & Queues |
| Edge Integration Cell |
Hybrid deployment |
Kubernetes runtime |
| Integration Advisor |
B2B mapping automation |
MIG/MAG |
| Trading Partner Management |
Partner onboarding |
Agreements |
| Graph |
Unified data API |
Business Data Graph |
| Integration Assessment |
Technology selection |
ISA-M |
| Migration Assessment |
PO migration planning |
Extraction & Analysis |
Capability Overview
Cloud Integration
Build and run integration flows across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid landscapes for A2A, B2B, and B2G scenarios. Supports 80+ adapters and real-time message processing.
Core Components:
- Integration Flows (iFlows) - Visual message processing pipelines
- Adapters - Protocol/application connectors (SFTP, HTTP, OData, RFC, AMQP, Kafka, etc.)
- Message Mapping - Graphical/XSLT/Groovy transformations
- Data Stores & Variables - Persistence for stateful processing
- Security Material - Keystores, credentials, PGP keys
API Management
Complete API lifecycle management with security, traffic control, and developer engagement.
Core Components:
- API Proxies - Facade layer for backend services
- Policies (34 types) - Security, traffic, mediation rules
- Developer Hub - API portal for developers
- Products - API bundles with access control
- Analytics - Usage metrics and insights
Event Mesh
Publish and consume business events across your enterprise ecosystem for event-driven architectures.
Edge Integration Cell
Hybrid runtime for processing data within private landscapes while designing in the cloud. Deploy on Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE, OpenShift, RKE2).
Integration Advisor
AI-powered B2B content development supporting UN/EDIFACT, SAP IDoc, ASC X12. Creates Message Implementation Guidelines (MIGs) and Mapping Guidelines (MAGs).
Trading Partner Management
Streamline B2B relationships with partner profiles, agreement templates, and automated runtime artifact generation. Supports AS2, SFTP, FTP protocols.
Cloud Integration Development
Importable iFlow Generation
When a user asks to generate an iFlow package, ZIP, importable archive, .iflw, or complete Cloud Integration artifact, use references/iflow-package-authoring.md before writing files. Do not invent a flat XML-only package.
For HTTPS-to-SFTP scenarios, start from templates/https-to-sftp-iflow-package/ and preserve its directory layout:
.project
META-INF/MANIFEST.MF
metainfo.prop
src/main/resources/parameters.prop
src/main/resources/parameters.propdef
src/main/resources/scenarioflows/integrationflow/HTTPS_to_SFTP_Template.iflw
Customize only the externalized placeholders unless the user asks for a different design:
{{HTTPS_ENDPOINT_PATH}}
{{SFTP_HOST}}
{{SFTP_PORT}}
{{SFTP_DIRECTORY}}
{{SFTP_FILENAME}}
{{SFTP_CREDENTIAL_ALIAS}}
Keep credentials, tenant URLs, private hostnames, certificates, and deployed runtime state out of generated artifacts. If no SAP Cloud Integration tenant is available for import testing, say that local package structure and XML validation passed but tenant import remains pending.
Integration Flow Structure
Sender → [Adapter] → Integration Process → [Adapter] → Receiver
↓
┌────────────┴────────────┐
│ Message Processing │
│ - Content Modifier │
│ - Router/Filter │
│ - Mapping │
│ - Splitter/Aggregator │
│ - Script │
│ - External Call │
└─────────────────────────┘
Common Flow Steps
| Category |
Steps |
| Routing |
Router, Filter, Multicast, Recipient List |
| Transformation |
Content Modifier, Mapping, Converter, Script |
| Splitting |
General Splitter, Iterating Splitter, EDI Splitter |
| Persistence |
Data Store, Write Variable, JMS Send |
| External |
Request Reply, Send, Poll Enrich, Content Enricher |
| Security |
Encryptor, Decryptor, Signer, Verifier |
| Error Handling |
Exception Subprocess, Escalation Event |
Adapter Categories
Protocol Adapters: HTTP, HTTPS, SFTP, FTP, AMQP, JMS, Kafka, AS2, AS4, SOAP, OData
Application Adapters: SuccessFactors, Ariba, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Workday
Database Adapters: JDBC (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, HANA, DB2)
Cloud Adapters: AWS (S3, SQS, SNS), Azure (Service Bus, Storage), Google Cloud
Scripting Guidelines
Prefer standard steps over scripts. When scripting is necessary:
// Access message body
def body = message.getBody(String.class)
// Access headers
def header = message.getHeader("HeaderName", String.class)
// Access properties
def prop = message.getProperty("PropertyName")
// Modify body
message.setBody(newBody)
// Add header
message.setHeader("NewHeader", "value")
// Logging (use SLF4J)
def log = org.slf4j.LoggerFactory.getLogger("script")
log.info("Processing message")
Best Practices:
- Use
XmlSlurper.parse(Object) instead of parseText(String) for large payloads
- Use
StringBuilder for string concatenation
- Never use
TimeZone.setDefault() (VM-wide impact)
- Never write credentials to headers (tracing exposes them)
API Management Development
API Proxy Structure
Client → Proxy Endpoint → [Policies] → Target Endpoint → Backend
↓ ↓
PreFlow PreFlow
Conditional Flows Conditional Flows
PostFlow PostFlow
↓ ↓
Fault Rules Fault Rules
Policy Categories
| Category |
Policies |
| Security |
OAuth 2.0, Verify API Key, Basic Auth, SAML, Access Control |
| Traffic |
Quota, Spike Arrest, Concurrent Rate Limit, Response Cache |
| Mediation |
Assign Message, Extract Variables, JSON/XML Transform, XSL Transform |
| Extension |
JavaScript, Python Script, Service Callout |
| Threat Protection |
JSON/XML Threat Protection, Regular Expression Protection |
| Logging |
Message Logging, Statistics Collector |
Common Policy Attributes
<PolicyName enabled="true" continueOnError="false" async="false">
<!-- Policy configuration -->
</PolicyName>
Message Quality of Service
Exactly-Once Processing
Use when duplicates must be prevented:
- JMS Queues - Transactional message storage
- Idempotent Process Call - Duplicate detection via ID mapping
- Data Store - Persistent message tracking
Idempotent Pattern
Sender → [ID Mapping] → Check Duplicate → Process → [ID Mapping Complete]
↓ (duplicate)
Return Cached Response
Edge Integration Cell
Deployment Requirements
- Kubernetes cluster (EKS, AKS, GKE, OpenShift, RKE2)
- Minimum: 4 worker nodes, 4 vCPU, 16GB RAM each
- Storage: 100GB+ persistent volume
- Network: Ingress controller, DNS configuration
Workflow
- Activate Edge Integration Cell in Integration Suite
- Prepare Kubernetes cluster (platform-specific)
- Deploy Edge Lifecycle Management Bridge
- Deploy Edge Integration Cell solution
- Configure keystore synchronization
- Deploy integration content
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
| Issue |
Resolution |
| Adapter connection failed |
Check credentials, firewall, Cloud Connector |
| Message mapping error |
Validate source/target structures, check XPath |
| Timeout |
Increase adapter timeout, optimize mapping |
| Memory issues |
Stream large payloads, reduce logging |
| Duplicate messages |
Implement idempotent processing |
| Keystore sync failed |
Verify certificate validity, check permissions |
Monitoring Hierarchy
Integration Suite → Monitor → Integrations and APIs
├── Message Processing → All Integration Flows
├── Manage Integration Content → Deployed Artifacts
├── Manage Security → Keystores, Credentials
└── Manage Stores → Data Stores, Variables, Queues
Limits Reference
| Resource |
Limit |
| Integration flows per tenant |
Varies by plan |
| JMS queues |
30 per tenant (standard) |
| Data stores |
100MB total storage |
| Message processing log retention |
30 days |
| Attachment size |
40MB |
| API proxies (APIM) |
Based on service plan |
| Business data graphs |
500/account, 50/subaccount |
Bundled Resources
Reference Documentation
Detailed guides available in references/ directory:
Core Development:
cloud-integration.md - iFlow development, steps, patterns, best practices
iflow-package-authoring.md - Importable iFlow package structure and HTTPS-to-SFTP generation rules
adapters.md - All 80+ adapter configurations (HTTP, SFTP, OData, RFC, etc.)
scripting.md - Groovy/JavaScript patterns, APIs, and templates
api-management.md - API proxy development, 34 policies, Developer Hub
security.md - Authentication, keystores, certificates, credentials
Capabilities:
edge-integration-cell.md - Hybrid Kubernetes deployment guide
event-mesh.md - Topics, queues, brokers, webhooks, EDA patterns
integration-advisor-tpm.md - B2B integration, MIGs, MAGs, partner management
graph-odata.md - Business Data Graph, OData provisioning
data-space-integration.md - Catena-X, EDC, sovereign data exchange
migration-assessment.md - PO migration, ISA-M, technology mapping
Operations:
operations-monitoring.md - Message monitoring, stores, connectivity tests
content-transport.md - TMS, CTS+, MTAR, manual export/import
troubleshooting.md - Error resolution, diagnostics, HTTP error catalog
Templates
Ready-to-use templates in templates/ directory:
https-to-sftp-iflow-package/ - Reviewable unzipped importable iFlow template for HTTPS sender to SFTP receiver scenarios
groovy-script-template.groovy - Common script patterns
api-policy-template.xml - Policy configuration template
Documentation Links
Official Sources
Capability-Specific
Release Notes
- What's New: Check
what-s-new-for-sap-integration-suite-79cd682.md in documentation
- Patch Releases: Check
patch-release-notes-for-sap-integration-suite-58595b5.md
1---2name: sap-btp-integration-suite3description: Enterprise integration solutions using SAP Integration Suite on BTP. Covers Cloud Integration (iFlows), API Management, Event Mesh, Edge Integration Cell, Integration Advisor, Trading Partner Management, and Migration Assessment. Use for building integration flows, managing API proxies, event-driven architectures, B2B/EDI integrations, hybrid deployments, adapter configuration, Groovy/JavaScript message processing, and troubleshooting.4license: GPL-3.05---6
7# SAP BTP Integration Suite Development
8
9## Related Skills
10
11- **sap-btp-cloud-platform**: Use for BTP subaccount, subscription, entitlement, and role setup
12- **sap-btp-connectivity**: Use for destinations, Cloud Connector, and hybrid connectivity dependencies
13- **sap-api-style**: Use for API proxy documentation, OpenAPI quality, and API lifecycle standards
14- **sap-btp-cloud-transport-management**: Use for transporting integration artifacts across landscapes
15
16## When to Use This Skill
17
18Use this skill when building or troubleshooting Cloud Integration iFlows, API Management proxies, Event Mesh topics/queues, Edge Integration Cell deployments, Integration Advisor mappings, Trading Partner Management flows, or migration assessment from Process Orchestration.
19
20## Table of Contents
21- [Quick Reference](#quick-reference)
22- [Capability Overview](#capability-overview)
23- [Cloud Integration Development](#cloud-integration-development)
24- [API Management Development](#api-management-development)
25- [Event Mesh](#event-mesh)
26- [Edge Integration Cell](#edge-integration-cell)
27- [Integration Advisor](#integration-advisor)
28- [Trading Partner Management](#trading-partner-management)
29- [Migration Assessment](#migration-assessment)
30- [Bundled Resources](#bundled-resources)
31
32## Quick Reference
33
34| Capability | Purpose | Key Artifact |
35|------------|---------|--------------|
36| Cloud Integration | A2A/B2B/B2G integration | Integration Flow (iFlow) |
37| API Management | API lifecycle & governance | API Proxy |
38| Event Mesh | Event-driven architecture | Topics & Queues |
39| Edge Integration Cell | Hybrid deployment | Kubernetes runtime |
40| Integration Advisor | B2B mapping automation | MIG/MAG |
41| Trading Partner Management | Partner onboarding | Agreements |
42| Graph | Unified data API | Business Data Graph |
43| Integration Assessment | Technology selection | ISA-M |
44| Migration Assessment | PO migration planning | Extraction & Analysis |
45
46---
47
48## Capability Overview
49
50### Cloud Integration
51Build and run integration flows across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid landscapes for A2A, B2B, and B2G scenarios. Supports 80+ adapters and real-time message processing.
52
53**Core Components**:
54- Integration Flows (iFlows) - Visual message processing pipelines
55- Adapters - Protocol/application connectors (SFTP, HTTP, OData, RFC, AMQP, Kafka, etc.)
56- Message Mapping - Graphical/XSLT/Groovy transformations
57- Data Stores & Variables - Persistence for stateful processing
58- Security Material - Keystores, credentials, PGP keys
59
60### API Management
61Complete API lifecycle management with security, traffic control, and developer engagement.
62
63**Core Components**:
64- API Proxies - Facade layer for backend services
65- Policies (34 types) - Security, traffic, mediation rules
66- Developer Hub - API portal for developers
67- Products - API bundles with access control
68- Analytics - Usage metrics and insights
69
70### Event Mesh
71Publish and consume business events across your enterprise ecosystem for event-driven architectures.
72
73### Edge Integration Cell
74Hybrid runtime for processing data within private landscapes while designing in the cloud. Deploy on Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE, OpenShift, RKE2).
75
76### Integration Advisor
77AI-powered B2B content development supporting UN/EDIFACT, SAP IDoc, ASC X12. Creates Message Implementation Guidelines (MIGs) and Mapping Guidelines (MAGs).
78
79### Trading Partner Management
80Streamline B2B relationships with partner profiles, agreement templates, and automated runtime artifact generation. Supports AS2, SFTP, FTP protocols.
81
82---
83
84## Cloud Integration Development
85
86### Importable iFlow Generation
87
88When a user asks to generate an iFlow package, ZIP, importable archive, `.iflw`, or complete Cloud Integration artifact, use `references/iflow-package-authoring.md` before writing files. Do not invent a flat XML-only package.
89
90For HTTPS-to-SFTP scenarios, start from `templates/https-to-sftp-iflow-package/` and preserve its directory layout:
91
92```
93.project
94META-INF/MANIFEST.MF
95metainfo.prop
96src/main/resources/parameters.prop
97src/main/resources/parameters.propdef
98src/main/resources/scenarioflows/integrationflow/HTTPS_to_SFTP_Template.iflw
99```
100
101Customize only the externalized placeholders unless the user asks for a different design:
102- `{{HTTPS_ENDPOINT_PATH}}`
103- `{{SFTP_HOST}}`
104- `{{SFTP_PORT}}`
105- `{{SFTP_DIRECTORY}}`
106- `{{SFTP_FILENAME}}`
107- `{{SFTP_CREDENTIAL_ALIAS}}`
108
109Keep credentials, tenant URLs, private hostnames, certificates, and deployed runtime state out of generated artifacts. If no SAP Cloud Integration tenant is available for import testing, say that local package structure and XML validation passed but tenant import remains pending.
110
111### Integration Flow Structure
112
113```
114Sender → [Adapter] → Integration Process → [Adapter] → Receiver
115 ↓
116 ┌────────────┴────────────┐
117 │ Message Processing │
118 │ - Content Modifier │
119 │ - Router/Filter │
120 │ - Mapping │
121 │ - Splitter/Aggregator │
122 │ - Script │
123 │ - External Call │
124 └─────────────────────────┘
125```
126
127### Common Flow Steps
128
129| Category | Steps |
130|----------|-------|
131| Routing | Router, Filter, Multicast, Recipient List |
132| Transformation | Content Modifier, Mapping, Converter, Script |
133| Splitting | General Splitter, Iterating Splitter, EDI Splitter |
134| Persistence | Data Store, Write Variable, JMS Send |
135| External | Request Reply, Send, Poll Enrich, Content Enricher |
136| Security | Encryptor, Decryptor, Signer, Verifier |
137| Error Handling | Exception Subprocess, Escalation Event |
138
139### Adapter Categories
140
141**Protocol Adapters**: HTTP, HTTPS, SFTP, FTP, AMQP, JMS, Kafka, AS2, AS4, SOAP, OData
142**Application Adapters**: SuccessFactors, Ariba, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Workday
143**Database Adapters**: JDBC (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, HANA, DB2)
144**Cloud Adapters**: AWS (S3, SQS, SNS), Azure (Service Bus, Storage), Google Cloud
145
146### Scripting Guidelines
147
148**Prefer standard steps over scripts**. When scripting is necessary:
149
150```groovy
151// Access message body
152def body = message.getBody(String.class)
153
154// Access headers
155def header = message.getHeader("HeaderName", String.class)
156
157// Access properties
158def prop = message.getProperty("PropertyName")
159
160// Modify body
161message.setBody(newBody)
162
163// Add header
164message.setHeader("NewHeader", "value")
165
166// Logging (use SLF4J)
167def log = org.slf4j.LoggerFactory.getLogger("script")
168log.info("Processing message")
169```
170
171**Best Practices**:
172- Use `XmlSlurper.parse(Object)` instead of `parseText(String)` for large payloads
173- Use `StringBuilder` for string concatenation
174- Never use `TimeZone.setDefault()` (VM-wide impact)
175- Never write credentials to headers (tracing exposes them)
176
177---
178
179## API Management Development
180
181### API Proxy Structure
182
183```
184Client → Proxy Endpoint → [Policies] → Target Endpoint → Backend
185 ↓ ↓
186 PreFlow PreFlow
187 Conditional Flows Conditional Flows
188 PostFlow PostFlow
189 ↓ ↓
190 Fault Rules Fault Rules
191```
192
193### Policy Categories
194
195| Category | Policies |
196|----------|----------|
197| Security | OAuth 2.0, Verify API Key, Basic Auth, SAML, Access Control |
198| Traffic | Quota, Spike Arrest, Concurrent Rate Limit, Response Cache |
199| Mediation | Assign Message, Extract Variables, JSON/XML Transform, XSL Transform |
200| Extension | JavaScript, Python Script, Service Callout |
201| Threat Protection | JSON/XML Threat Protection, Regular Expression Protection |
202| Logging | Message Logging, Statistics Collector |
203
204### Common Policy Attributes
205
206```xml
207<PolicyName enabled="true" continueOnError="false" async="false">
208 <!-- Policy configuration -->
209</PolicyName>
210```
211
212---
213
214## Message Quality of Service
215
216### Exactly-Once Processing
217
218Use when duplicates must be prevented:
219
2201. **JMS Queues** - Transactional message storage
2212. **Idempotent Process Call** - Duplicate detection via ID mapping
2223. **Data Store** - Persistent message tracking
223
224### Idempotent Pattern
225
226```
227Sender → [ID Mapping] → Check Duplicate → Process → [ID Mapping Complete]
228 ↓ (duplicate)
229 Return Cached Response
230```
231
232---
233
234## Edge Integration Cell
235
236### Deployment Requirements
237
238- Kubernetes cluster (EKS, AKS, GKE, OpenShift, RKE2)
239- Minimum: 4 worker nodes, 4 vCPU, 16GB RAM each
240- Storage: 100GB+ persistent volume
241- Network: Ingress controller, DNS configuration
242
243### Workflow
244
2451. Activate Edge Integration Cell in Integration Suite
2462. Prepare Kubernetes cluster (platform-specific)
2473. Deploy Edge Lifecycle Management Bridge
2484. Deploy Edge Integration Cell solution
2495. Configure keystore synchronization
2506. Deploy integration content
251
252---
253
254## Troubleshooting
255
256### Common Issues
257
258| Issue | Resolution |
259|-------|------------|
260| Adapter connection failed | Check credentials, firewall, Cloud Connector |
261| Message mapping error | Validate source/target structures, check XPath |
262| Timeout | Increase adapter timeout, optimize mapping |
263| Memory issues | Stream large payloads, reduce logging |
264| Duplicate messages | Implement idempotent processing |
265| Keystore sync failed | Verify certificate validity, check permissions |
266
267### Monitoring Hierarchy
268
269```
270Integration Suite → Monitor → Integrations and APIs
271 ├── Message Processing → All Integration Flows
272 ├── Manage Integration Content → Deployed Artifacts
273 ├── Manage Security → Keystores, Credentials
274 └── Manage Stores → Data Stores, Variables, Queues
275```
276
277---
278
279## Limits Reference
280
281| Resource | Limit |
282|----------|-------|
283| Integration flows per tenant | Varies by plan |
284| JMS queues | 30 per tenant (standard) |
285| Data stores | 100MB total storage |
286| Message processing log retention | 30 days |
287| Attachment size | 40MB |
288| API proxies (APIM) | Based on service plan |
289| Business data graphs | 500/account, 50/subaccount |
290
291---
292
293## Bundled Resources
294
295### Reference Documentation
296Detailed guides available in `references/` directory:
297
298**Core Development**:
299- `cloud-integration.md` - iFlow development, steps, patterns, best practices
300- `iflow-package-authoring.md` - Importable iFlow package structure and HTTPS-to-SFTP generation rules
301- `adapters.md` - All 80+ adapter configurations (HTTP, SFTP, OData, RFC, etc.)
302- `scripting.md` - Groovy/JavaScript patterns, APIs, and templates
303- `api-management.md` - API proxy development, 34 policies, Developer Hub
304- `security.md` - Authentication, keystores, certificates, credentials
305
306**Capabilities**:
307- `edge-integration-cell.md` - Hybrid Kubernetes deployment guide
308- `event-mesh.md` - Topics, queues, brokers, webhooks, EDA patterns
309- `integration-advisor-tpm.md` - B2B integration, MIGs, MAGs, partner management
310- `graph-odata.md` - Business Data Graph, OData provisioning
311- `data-space-integration.md` - Catena-X, EDC, sovereign data exchange
312- `migration-assessment.md` - PO migration, ISA-M, technology mapping
313
314**Operations**:
315- `operations-monitoring.md` - Message monitoring, stores, connectivity tests
316- `content-transport.md` - TMS, CTS+, MTAR, manual export/import
317- `troubleshooting.md` - Error resolution, diagnostics, HTTP error catalog
318
319### Templates
320Ready-to-use templates in `templates/` directory:
321- `https-to-sftp-iflow-package/` - Reviewable unzipped importable iFlow template for HTTPS sender to SFTP receiver scenarios
322- `groovy-script-template.groovy` - Common script patterns
323- `api-policy-template.xml` - Policy configuration template
324
325---
326
327## Documentation Links
328
329### Official Sources
330- **GitHub Repository**: [https://github.com/SAP-docs/sap-btp-integration-suite](https://github.com/SAP-docs/sap-btp-integration-suite)
331- **SAP Help Portal**: [https://help.sap.com/docs/integration-suite](https://help.sap.com/docs/integration-suite)
332- **SAP Community**: [https://community.sap.com/topics/cloud-platform-integration-suite](https://community.sap.com/topics/cloud-platform-integration-suite)
333- **SAP Business Accelerator Hub**: [https://api.sap.com/](https://api.sap.com/)
334
335### Capability-Specific
336- **Cloud Integration**: [https://help.sap.com/docs/cloud-integration](https://help.sap.com/docs/cloud-integration)
337- **API Management**: [https://help.sap.com/docs/sap-api-management](https://help.sap.com/docs/sap-api-management)
338- **Event Mesh**: [https://help.sap.com/docs/event-mesh](https://help.sap.com/docs/event-mesh)
339- **Integration Advisor**: [https://help.sap.com/docs/integration-advisor](https://help.sap.com/docs/integration-advisor)
340
341### Release Notes
342- **What's New**: Check `what-s-new-for-sap-integration-suite-79cd682.md` in documentation
343- **Patch Releases**: Check `patch-release-notes-for-sap-integration-suite-58595b5.md`