Automating SAP Data Services

The SAPDataService execution method allows users to automate any job that already exists in an SAP Business Objects Server environment.

Prerequisites for the SAP Data Services Add-on

To use the SAP Data Services Add-on, users must have the following:

SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) 6.0, with SAP Enhancement Package 7 (EHP) or newer
SAP NetWeaver 7.4 or newer
SAP Environment must be a Unicode system

Run the JAMS Installer
On the Integration Packs step, ensure the JAMS Add-on for SAP Data Services component is checked.
Complete the installation

NOTE: Unchecking previously installed components will uninstall those components.

Run the JAMS Client as an administrator
Open the Execution Methods view from the Shortcut menu.
Double click the SAPDataService execution method to open the Properties dialog
Select the Parameters tab, then select SAPEndpoint and click "Properties..." to open the Parameter properties dialog.
Set the SAPAuthentication and SAPEndpoint Default Values to reflect the given environment
Note: SAPAuthentication may be SERVERNAME:6400 for example.
Save and Close the Parameter Properties dialog
Save and Close the Execution Method dialog

NOTE: The user running SAP Data Service Jobs must have full access to the SAP BODS server.

Create a Job in the desired folder and choose the SAPDataService execution method
Click OK. The Source tab of the Job Properties will open.
Use the drop down list to select a CMS Authentication method for your environment
Use the Repository drop-down list to select the relevant directory where the SAP Job is stored
Use the Job Name drop-down list to select the desired SAP Job from the specified Repository
When the relevant SAP Job has been configured in the new JAMS Job, click Save and Close