# SAP Ariba
SAP Ariba (opens new window) is a leading procurement and supply chain management solution. It provides a platform for managing procurement, sourcing, supplier collaboration, and financial supply chain processes, enhancing operational efficiency and transparency. This connector enables seamless integration between SAP Ariba and other applications for automated workflows.
# Prerequisites
Before using the SAP Ariba connector in Workato, ensure you have an active SAP Ariba account with appropriate permissions to access APIs.
# Request API enablement
Complete the following steps to request API enablement as user with developer or organization admin privileges:
Sign in to the SAP Ariba Developer Portal.
Click Manage from the navigation menu.
Click Applications.
Search for the application you plan to have enabled.
Click Actions > Request API Access.
Select the API name in the API Names drop-down. This is the API that you plan to access when using this application.
Enter the realm name in the Realm Name field. This is the site for which you plan to have the application enabled.
Enter the ANID in the ANID field.
Select the radio button corresponding to the realm type. Available options include production or test.
Click Submit.
# Approve an API enablement request
Complete the following steps to approve the API enablement request. The following steps must be taken by a user with the organization admin privilege:
Click Manage in the left navigation menu.
Click Applications.
Search for the application.
Click Approve.
WAITING PERIOD FOR API ENABLEMENT
It can take 12 hours for SAP to enable the API. When ready, the application's Client ID is listed under the Account Settings > API Management section within your Ariba account.
Refer to the SAP Business Accelerator (opens new window) Hub for the API list and reference documents.
# Connection setup
Establishing a connection to SAP Ariba in Workato consists of the following steps:
Click Create > Connection.
Search for and select SAP Ariba
as your connection in the New connection page.
Provide a name for your connection in the Connection name field.
Use the Location drop-down menu to select the project where you plan to store the connection.
Select an Application from the drop-down menu.
Provide the Client ID generated from the SAP Ariba Developer Portal.
Provide the Client Secret generated from the SAP Ariba Developer Portal. This, along with the Client ID, is used to authenticate API requests securely.
Enter the API Key generated from the SAP Ariba Developer Portal. It is required to authorize API calls and link them to your account.
Enter the unique realm identifier for your SAP Ariba environment in the x-realm field. This ensures API requests are routed to the correct instance of your SAP Ariba setup.
Enter the Ariba Network ID (ANID) associated with your organization. This unique identifier is used to establish communication and link your organization within the Ariba Network.
Click Connect.
Connect to SAP Ariba in Workato
Last updated: 12/20/2024, 4:16:45 PM