Task Center ECC Connector – Bridging the Gap Durin...

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Are ECC-based workflows causing bottlenecks in your S/4HANA migration journey? You're not without a solution.

Introducing the ECC Connector for Task Center, delivered in partnership with MHP, a valuable enabler for customers navigating hybrid SAP landscapes. Whether you're mid-migration or working in a dual-system environment, this connector helps integrate your classic ECC tasks directly into the modern SAP Task Center experience on BTP.

What Is the ECC Connector?

The ECC Connector is a purpose-built solution designed to seamlessly pull tasks from ECC systems into SAP Task Center—your central inbox for all workflow items across SAP and third-party systems.

Built on SAP BTP CAP architecture and deployed directly into your SAP and BTP infrastructure, the connector supports:

Pulling ECC-based approval tasks
Operating through My Inbox actions (including bulk operations)
Detailed task data including attachments and notifications
Backend extensibility for customer-specific enhancements

What’s Delivered as an ECC connector?

As part of the implementation, MHP provides:

BTP CAP API Interface deployed on your SAP BTP instance
Backend Interface in the MHP namespace for ECC/SAP on-premise systems
Full implementation support
Tailored adjustments to your business requirements

Scope & Eligibility

Your organization qualifies if:

You have a BTP subaccount with Task Center and Backend Connectivity enabled (via Cloud Connector & Principal Propagation)
You're running My Inbox on ECC for existing approval processes
Your SAP system meets minimum version: SAP_BASIS, SAP_ABA, SAP_GWFND ≥ 750

Benefits and Roadmap

Current Capabilities Include:

Pulling tasks from ECC backend
Support for My Inbox actions (approve/reject)
Attachments, details, and multi-backend support
Easy display integration for My Inbox detail views

What's Next:

Adjustments based on early customer feedback
Enhanced support for multiple backend systems, clients, and 3rd party SaaS
Full SaaS readiness with 24/7 support, SAP Store listing, and standard rollout models

Why ECC Connector is crutial during S/4HANA Migration?

During your migration to S/4HANA, it's not uncommon to maintain hybrid landscapes where legacy ECC processes coexist with modern SAP BTP components. Instead of re-building workflows or forcing users into multiple inboxes, the ECC Connector provides a unified user experience, reduces disruption, and supports a smoother transition.

ECC Connector in action

Curious how this can work in your landscape?

If you're in the midst of an S/4HANA transition and struggling with disconnected ECC workflows, the ECC Connector for Task Center could be your answer. Reach out to SAP or our partner MHP to join the program and bring clarity and cohesion to your task management.