Data Connector

[Former Member]

Dear Sir,

I want to know what's the newest methods of accessing data from .NET to SAP

I know previously we have methods such as

-RFC

-web service

-...?

Thank you,

Sam

[Former Member]

Hi Sam,

We can still use RFC function module to get non sap data.

Are you facing an issue in RFC?

[Former Member]

Hi Pravin,

Not an issue, but with the new release of sap version,

I'm wondering if there's a new method of connecting.

So I guess there are only 2 most popular methods then? rfc and webservice?

Thansk

[SimoneMilesi]

You can also rely on OData

[Former Member]

Hi Simone,

Which one is the best way to go when dealing with a web based application?

Web service or oData?

I learned that CDS can also published as oData

thanks,

sam

[SimoneMilesi]

Hi Sam,

i used CDS only on OpenSap Courses, sadly, but OData seems to be more strong and "nice" to play with.

Even in my old 7.31 are available and I'm actively using them for developing our new Intranet (written in python/django) when it comes to communicate with SAP.

In this way I have a single way to comunitcate with SAP, using Django Rest when it's need or switching to SAPUI5 whenever I can.

They could be a bit tricky sometimes due SAP Gateway features (as you can see from my questions under UI5 space -facepalm-) but they rely on REST protocol (check Odata.org for better explain) and surely are more robust and flexible than old (and always hated by me) WSDL.

Edit:

to make an example: i really love old '60s cars but even a new small modern car got a better technology, is more reliable and consume less.

So, for a 6K miles trip, which you choose?

[Former Member]

Thank you Simone,

My instinct also tell me to go with oData so thank you again for confirming it.

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