SAP OData

Integration

Definition

An open standard protocol in SAP for accessing and manipulating data via RESTful APIs.

Detailed Description

SAP OData (Open Data Protocol) is a web protocol used for querying and updating data in SAP systems. It allows for the creation and consumption of RESTful APIs, enabling access to SAP data using standard HTTP protocols. OData provides a uniform way to expose full-featured data APIs, simplifying the development of client applications that interact with SAP data. It supports CRUD operations, query options for filtering and sorting, and integrates seamlessly with various SAP components like SAP Gateway and SAP Fiori.

Key Features

Enables RESTful access to SAP data
Facilitates interoperability with other OData-compliant services
Leverages standardized protocols for data exchange
Provides query options for filtering, sorting, and pagination
Supports CRUD operations via standard HTTP methods

Common Modules

SAP Fiori

A user experience platform that utilizes OData services for data retrieval and manipulation.

SAP Gateway

Enables the connection between SAP systems and devices using OData services.

Examples

Sample OData Query in SAP

An example of querying SAP data using an OData service to retrieve customer information from the US.

GET /sap/opu/odata/SAP/ZMY_SERVICE_SRV/Customers?$filter=Country eq 'US'

Popular Implementations

Building SAP Fiori Apps Using OData

Developing SAP Fiori applications that consume OData services for interactive user interfaces.

Creating an OData Service with SAP Gateway

Implementing an OData service in SAP Gateway to expose SAP ERP data to external applications.