SAP Ariba REST API Try Out feature provides a (static) sandbox environment where developers can experiment with various API endpoints and methods without impacting production system or disrupting ongoing processes. It offers a safe and controlled space to familiarize oneself with the SAP Ariba Open API, its documentation, and different use cases.
To test this feature, go to https://api.sap.com/package/SAPAribaOpenAPIs/rest and select the API that you would like to test. Below example shows Try Out feature for Analytical Reporting-Job Results API.
By accessing the Try Out feature, users can gain hands-on experience with the API, experiencing its real-time behavior and responses. This interactive environment allows developers to identify the data and actions they can retrieve or perform using the API. It serves as a useful starting point for anyone looking to leverage the SAP Ariba REST API's capabilities in their own projects. Through the SAP Ariba REST API Try Out feature, users can explore different endpoints such as creating and managing purchase orders, retrieving supplier information, managing invoices, and much more. By making sample API calls and analyzing the responses, developers can understand the underlying data structures and integration workflows.
A crucial reminder regarding the use of the Sandbox environment -
Below screen print shows Try Out feature for Analytical Reporting – Job Results API Request call. By default, SAP Ariba uses sandbox to showcase request and response calls. You can simply click Run to see the results.
Here is what response look like:
Response Header:
Furthermore, the Try Out feature provides sample codes and code snippets for each API endpoint, making it easier for developers to start their implementation. These code samples serve as references and can be customized to suit specific business requirements.
Additionally, if you have your approved SAP Ariba REST API application, you can set up the environment with your own API credentials to try it out in real Test Or Production realm.
Configure your new environment:
Once you configure your environment, you get results from your Test or Production realm:
Benefits of SAP Ariba REST API Try Out feature:
Conclusion: Overall, the SAP Ariba RET API Try Out feature empowers users to evaluate the capabilities of the API and determine its suitability for integration with their systems. It encourages experimentation and learning by providing a safe environment to test the API's functionality and explore its potential benefits.
Happy learning!
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