SAP PI/PO
Connect and automate business processes to innovate now with proven pre-built integrations, APIs, connectors, and best practices.
What is SAP Process Integration & Orchestration?
SAP Process Integration (PI) and the latest versions known as SAP Process Orchestration (PO) are the application integration middleware provided by SAP. SAP PI (PO) is the component (middleware) of SAP Netweaver group of products that facilitates system integration between SAP and other external systems.
The very first version of SAP integration application was called XI (Exchange Infrastructure).
The next major change to the system was the introduction of SAP Process Integration (PI), and the latest version is Process Orchestration (PO).
Main Functions of SAP PI Are,
- Connecting systems using communication protocols such as sFTP, AS2, SOAP, HTTP, etc.
- Route messages between systems. PI/PO can route messages from one sender system to one or more receiver systems based on business process rules or technical routing rules.
- Transform or map message formats between sender and target systems.
- Provide a run-time environment for exchanging messages between systems and interface monitoring capabilities.
- Execute integration workflows with a series of steps, such as Purchase Order process integration with approval actions.
Support everything from simple workflows to complex practices by developing custom process applications.
Features
End-to-end business process management
Create, deploy, connect, monitor, and adapt new business processes in one solution, while applying graphical business models and notation (BPMN) standards.
Support for both human and automated activities
Automatically generate end-user interfaces to view detailed data and perform associated activities. Access, update, and reuse business functionality for automated activities.
Decision gateways and business rules
Leverage business rules to automate decisions related to a process or integration scenario. Once IT sets up the rules, business users can change them as needed.
Cross-application and cross-business processes
Use a single instance of middleware to support application-to-application (A2A) and business-to-business (B2B) integration.
A single solution to orchestrate business processes
Model, implement, integrate, and monitor new processes, and incorporate your business rules into automated processes.
Process, integration scenario, and rule modeling
Help business and IT specialists collaborate by creating and adapting processes jointly using the graphical business process model and notation (BPMN) standard.
Benefits
SAP Process Orchestration software supports custom process applications and integration scenarios. As the process orchestration layer of SAP’s Business Technology Platform, it can help you improve process efficiencies and respond to changing demands.
Reduce cycle times
Improve the speed and flexibility of your business operations by creating custom process applications.
Lower the cost of ownership
Decrease costs and development effort with processes, rules, and integration management from one unified solution.
Improve compliance
Enhance the enforcement of your legal regulations and corporate policies by using automated rules.
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