• Understand the Architecture of SAP Integration Suite (CPI):

  • Gain a solid understanding of SAP BTP and how CPI fits within the Integration Suite.

  • Learn about the components, runtime environments, and connectivity options.

• Develop and Configure Integration Flows (iFlows):

  • Design, model, and implement integration scenarios using prebuilt or custom iFlows.

  • Use graphical modeling tools to create end-to-end integration processes.

• Work with Adapters and Protocols:

  • Understand the role of different adapters (e.g., SOAP, OData, IDoc, SFTP, HTTP, etc.).

  • Configure and use appropriate adapters for system connectivity.

• Manage and Monitor Integrations:

  • Use the SAP CPI monitoring tools to track, troubleshoot, and analyze integration flows.

  • Manage runtime artifacts and understand error handling.

• Leverage Pre-packaged Content from SAP API Business Hub:

  • Discover and reuse standard integration content and APIs provided by SAP.

  • Adapt and enhance existing integration flows for custom requirements.

• Implement Message Mapping and Transformation:

  • Perform message transformation using graphical and scripting-based mapping.

  • Apply content-based routing and message processing techniques.

• Secure Integration Flows:

  • Learn about security measures including user authentication, OAuth, and certificates.

  • Implement secure communication channels and data encryption.

• Integrate SAP and Non-SAP Systems:

  • Build integration scenarios involving cloud-to-cloud, cloud-to-on-premise, and hybrid environments.

  • Use cloud connectors and agents for secure on-premise access.

• Apply Best Practices and Lifecycle Management:

  • Follow SAP-recommended best practices for building scalable and maintainable integrations.

  • Understand versioning, transport mechanisms, and lifecycle operations.

• Prepare for SAP Certification (Optional):

  • Align knowledge and hands-on skills with SAP Certified Development Associate – SAP Integration Suite exam (if applicable).

• Roles and Responsibilities

  1. Integration Developer

  • Design, develop, and configure integration flows (iFlows) using SAP CPI.

  • Utilize message mappings, adapters, and security artifacts.

  • Debug and troubleshoot integration errors.

  • Implement transformations, routing, and exception handling.

  • Collaborate with business and functional teams to understand integration needs.

  2. Integration Architect

  • Define integration strategies and design end-to-end architecture.

  • Choose appropriate adapters, protocols, and patterns.

  • Ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability of integration solutions.

  • Govern integration standards and enforce best practices.

  3. System Administrator / Basis Consultant

  • Manage connectivity between cloud and on-premise systems (using Cloud Connector).

  • Handle user roles, security artifacts (certificates, keys), and access controls.

  • Monitor performance and ensure high availability of CPI services.

  4. Functional Consultant

  • Gather business requirements and translate them into technical integration needs.

  • Validate the functionality of the integration flows from a business perspective.

  • Participate in testing and user acceptance of integration scenarios.

  5. Project Manager / Scrum Master

  • Coordinate project deliverables, timelines, and resource planning.

  • Track progress and ensure that CPI deliverables align with the integration strategy.

  • Manage stakeholder communication and expectations.

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  Methodology

  SAP CPI projects typically follow agile or hybrid approaches. Here’s a typical methodology flow:

  1. Requirement Gathering & Analysis

  • Identify integration points between systems (SAP and non-SAP).

  • Define business processes and data flows.

  • Document integration specifications and source/target data formats.

  2. Design Phase

  • Choose the appropriate integration pattern (asynchronous, synchronous, publish-subscribe, etc.).

  • Design iFlow diagrams and message structures.

  • Determine the right adapters (SFTP, HTTP, SOAP, OData, etc.).

  3. Development Phase

  • Build and configure iFlows in SAP CPI Web UI.

  • Implement data mappings, transformations, filters, and error handling.

  • Apply security measures (authentication, authorization, encryption).

  4. Testing Phase

  • Unit test each iFlow component.

  • Perform end-to-end testing across integrated systems.

  • Validate performance and exception handling.

  5. Deployment Phase

  • Transport artifacts from development to QA and production environments.

  • Ensure configuration parameters (e.g., endpoints, credentials) are environment-specific.

  • Conduct cutover activities and go-live support.

  6. Monitoring & Support

  • Use monitoring tools (Message Monitor, MPL, and Trace) for runtime insights.

  • Proactively manage errors, retries, and alerts.

  • Continuously optimize performance and scalability.

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  Optional: DevOps/CI-CD Integration

  For advanced teams:

  • Implement CI/CD pipelines for integration content.

  • Use Git repositories and APIs for version control and automation.

  • Automate testing and deployment processes.

1. Integration Developers

• Background: Experience with programming, XML, or message processing.

• Why: To learn how to design and implement iFlows and build integrations between SAP and non-SAP systems using SAP CPI.

2. SAP Technical Consultants (ABAP, PI/PO, Basis)

• Background: Familiarity with SAP landscapes and integration using SAP PI/PO or ABAP proxies.

• Why: To transition into cloud-based integration using CPI and stay relevant as SAP moves to cloud-first solutions.

3. Integration Architects

• Background: Experienced in designing enterprise-level integration solutions.

• Why: To understand how to architect hybrid integrations using SAP Integration Suite and optimize cloud-based integration strategies.

4. Functional Consultants (SD, MM, FI, etc.)

• Background: Domain experts in SAP modules.

• Why: To understand how integrations work behind the scenes and how data flows between systems, enhancing collaboration with technical teams.

5. System Administrators / SAP Basis Consultants

• Background: Managing SAP system landscapes, users, and connectivity.

• Why: To learn how to configure cloud connectors, manage security artifacts (certificates, OAuth), and ensure secure communication.

6. SAP BTP Consultants

• Background: Working on SAP Business Technology Platform.

• Why: To expand skillsets with Integration Suite (CPI) as part of end-to-end app development and deployment.

7. IT Professionals Transitioning to SAP

• Background: Experience in other integration platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Informatica).

• Why: To move into the SAP ecosystem and leverage existing integration knowledge in a cloud-native SAP environment.

8. Students or Fresh Graduates (with a technical background)

• Background: IT or computer science graduates.

• Why: To gain in-demand SAP cloud integration skills that enhance employability and open up roles in SAP consulting and development.

Ideal Prerequisites (Optional but Helpful):

• Understanding of XML, JSON, and web services (REST/SOAP)

• Basic knowledge of SAP systems and business processes

• Familiarity with integration concepts (EDI, APIs, etc.)

• Exposure to SAP BTP or other cloud platforms is a plus

• Learn the basic concepts of ABAP Programing
• Good knowledge on dictonary, reports, bdc’s
• Advanced abap topics like sap enhancements and ooabap
• Apply realtime training with end to end implement process

• Programming skills.
• Knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) and Relational Database Management will be advantageous.
• You should know the basics of programming, like C programming.
• Object-oriented programming concepts ( OOPs) is that you should know very well to excel in SAP ABAP.

• Types of services offered by SAP Cloud Platform
• Basic Understating of SAP Cloud Platform Cockpit
• What is IPass
• SAP Cloud Integration Capabilities
• SAP CPI Architecture
• Overview of SAP CPI Web UI (Discover, Design, Monitor)

• Introduction of Pre Packaged Content provided by SAP
• Consuming Pre xpackaged Content
• Creating your own content Package
• Creating and running custom IFlow
• Creating one Inbound and outbound Integration flows

• Register– SAP ID Service
• Signup SAP Cloud Platform Cockpit
• Sub Account Creation
• Subscribing to Integration suite
• Provisioning the Integration suite
• Adding user roles for accessing CPI applications.
• Creating Service Instance

•  Use of an Integration Flow Simulation
• Benefits of Simulation
• Functionalities of Simulation
• Configure Simulation

• Monitor Message Operations
• Manage integration content
• Security Material Manage Payload
• monitoring
• Persist
• Function
• Connectivity
• Number
• Test
• Headers Creation in MPL
• Trace
• Range
• Custom

• HTTP Adapter
• HTTPS Adapter (CSRF)
• ODATA Adapter
• SOAP Adapter
• Mail Adapter
• SFTP Adapter
• Process Direct Adapter
• Open Connector
• JMS
• Kafka
• JDBC
• AMQP
• Data Store

• Transport level Security Options (TLS)
• Message-level Security Options (MLS)
• Certificate
• based Communication
• Creating User Credentials

• Participant → Receiver, Sender
• Process →Exception Sub process, Integration process, Local Integration Process
• Events →EndEvent, End Message , Error End Event, Error Start Event,
• Escalation End Event, Start Event, Start Message, Terminate Message, Timer
• Connectors
• Delete
• Transformation → Message Mapping (Graphical Mapping), XSLT Mapping,
• Content Modifier, Filter, Converters, XML Modifier.
• Script →Groovy Script, Java Script
• Call →Looping Process Call, Process Call, Content Enricher, Request Reply and
• Send, Idempotent Process Call, PollEnrich
• Routing →Aggregator, Gather, Join, Router
• Splitter → General Splitter, Iterating Splitter, Tar Splitter, Zip Splitter, IDoc Splitter
• Multicast → Parallel Multicast , Sequential Multicast)
• Persistence → Write Variable, Data Store Operations like Write, Select, Get, Delete, Persist
• Validators → XML Validator.

• Basics of Groovy Script
• Writing Script for accessing Body, Header and Exchange Properties.
• Externalisation of parameters.
• Camel Expressions

• HTTPS→ Mail
• HTTPS→HTTP
• SFTP →Mail
• SFTP→SFTP
• SOAP→ MailSOAP→ SOAP
• HTTPS→ Proces Direct
• HTTP → OData
• HTTP→ Event Mesh
• Value Mapping
• API Management
• Overview of adapters configurations Success Factors- Concepts and Configurations (System connectivity is not possible)
• Ariba- Concepts and Configurations (System connectivity is not possible)
• IDoc- Concepts and Configurations (System connectivity is not possible)
• CCsetup
• EventMesh
• CSRFAuth
• OAuthAuth
• PGP
• Integration Advisor
• Renaming the Iflow
• Message Status in CPI
• Unlock Designtime Artifacts

• Different types of projects in SAP CPI/CI
• Roles and responsibilities of each type of project
• One end to end Project Explanation

• SAP Cloud Platform Cockpit (BTP)
• SAP CPI Web UI Postman Soap UI
• FileZilla
• Notepad++

1. 1. Central Role in Digital Transformation

   SAP CPI is a core component of SAP’s Integration Suite, enabling businesses to connect applications, processes, and data in real-time across cloud and on-premise systems.
   In an era where organizations are moving to SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), CPI ensures smooth and scalable integration of modern and legacy systems.

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   2. Seamless SAP and Non-SAP System Connectivity

   Enterprises often use a mix of SAP and non-SAP applications (e.g., Salesforce, SuccessFactors, Ariba, Azure, etc.).
   CPI enables seamless, real-time, secure data exchange between these systems, supporting both B2B and B2C integrations.

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   3. Cloud-Native, Future-Ready Integration

   Unlike older middleware platforms (like SAP PI/PO), CPI is cloud-native, scalable, and managed by SAP.
   This ensures high availability, faster innovation cycles, and reduced infrastructure costs, aligning with cloud-first strategies.

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   4. Accelerated Business Processes

   CPI helps automate and streamline business-critical processes like:

   • Order-to-Cash

   • Procure-to-Pay

   • Hire-to-Retire
     By connecting systems and automating flows, organizations improve efficiency, accuracy, and speed.

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   5. Pre-Packaged Integration Content

   SAP CPI offers a vast library of pre-built integration flows and connectors through the SAP API Business Hub, reducing development time and accelerating implementation.
   This helps organizations go live faster with proven, standardized integrations.

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   6. Enables Real-Time Insights and Decisions

   With CPI enabling real-time data exchange, businesses gain access to up-to-date information across platforms.
   This supports faster decision-making, better analytics, and responsive customer service.

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   7. Reduces Technical Debt and Complexity

   CPI replaces outdated point-to-point integrations and custom scripts with a centralized, governed platform.
   This reduces long-term technical debt, improves maintainability, and aligns with modern enterprise architecture.

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   8. Key to Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Strategies

   Many enterprises are adopting hybrid and multi-cloud architectures.
   CPI bridges SAP on-premise systems with various cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and SaaS solutions, enabling a connected ecosystem.

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   9. Compliance and Security

   CPI comes with built-in support for secure communication, data encryption, certificate management, and audit logs, ensuring integrations meet compliance and regulatory requirements.

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   10. Business Agility and Innovation

   By enabling flexible, fast integration of new applications and services, CPI empowers organizations to respond quickly to market changes, adopt new technologies, and innovate faster.

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   ✅ Conclusion

   An SAP CPI project is not just a technical implementation—it’s a strategic enabler for connected business operations, faster time-to-value, and long-term digital success. It’s essential for companies looking to stay competitive in today’s cloud-centric world.