What is RFC Gateway in SAP (BC-CST-GW - Gateway/CPIC)?

SAP Term: RFC Gateway

• Component: BC-CST-GW

• Component Name: Gateway/CPIC

• Description: Component that enables communication between SAP and external applications using the RFC protocol. RFC protocol Remote Function Call is based on the CPI-C protocol.

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• Key Concepts: 
  RFC Gateway is a component of the SAP system that enables communication between different systems. It is based on the Remote Function Call (RFC) protocol, which is a standard for communication between two systems. The RFC Gateway allows for communication between SAP systems and non-SAP systems, such as external databases or other applications. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The RFC Gateway can be used to transfer data between different systems. It can be used to transfer data from an external system into an SAP system, or from an SAP system into an external system. The RFC Gateway also allows for remote function calls, which allow for the execution of functions in one system from another system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the RFC Gateway, it is important to ensure that the correct parameters are set up in order for the communication to be successful. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the security settings are configured correctly in order to protect the data being transferred. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The RFC Gateway is part of the BC-CST-GW Gateway/CPIC component of the SAP system. This component also includes other components such as the CPIC interface and the SAP gateway. Additionally, there are other protocols that can be used for communication between different systems, such as HTTP and SOAP.