External JavaScript Library in SAP CPQ

[former_member837537]

I have a business requirement to create modal windows on Quote resposive templates. The model window needs to show the data in tabular format and needs to have the ability to sort, filter, paginate etc. I am planning to use datatable.net to meet the requirements.

https://datatables.net/

Does anyone have expereince including external javascripts? Any problems faced during SAP CPQ updates?

[patrick_latour3]

Hi Sanjay,

It is definitely possible. Look at this blog for more details:
https://blogs.sap.com/2021/10/28/a-simple-dashboard-using-sap-cpqs-custom-table-api-and-python-app/

Best,

Patrick

[former_member837537]

Thanks Patrick for the answer and sharing the article link. The article talks about external web application using SAP CPQ data using APIs. I am looking to create custom UI grids on SAP CPQ (using responsive templates). is there a risk adding external JS libraries to the responsvie templates?

[patrick_latour3]

Hi Sanjay,

There is risk yes and you can mitigate it by setting your General > Application Parameters > Security > Permitted sources for JavaScript

If you vet the library you want to use, make sure to specify it there so that ONLY that one is used.

Happy CPQ!

Patrick