What is ICF dependency in SAP BC-ESI - Enterprise Service Infrastructure?

SAP Term: ICF dependency

• Component: BC-ESI

• Component Name: Enterprise Service Infrastructure

• Description: The usage of the Internet Communication Framework ICF to make Web services accessible. Each Web service is assigned a URL through which it can be accessed. The Internet Communication Framework ICF is used to implement this access. The ICF entities used are service nodes and external alias nodes.

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• Key Concepts: 
  ICF Dependency is a feature of the SAP Enterprise Service Infrastructure (BC-ESI) that allows for the creation of a dependency between two services. This means that when one service is called, the other service will also be called automatically. This allows for the creation of complex service chains that can be used to create more powerful and efficient applications.
  
  How to use it: 
  To create an ICF Dependency, you must first create two services in the SAP Enterprise Service Infrastructure. Once both services have been created, you can then create a dependency between them. This can be done by selecting the “Create Dependency” option in the SAP Enterprise Service Infrastructure. You will then be prompted to select the two services that you want to create a dependency between. Once selected, you can then specify the type of dependency that you want to create. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an ICF Dependency, it is important to consider how the two services interact with each other. For example, if one service is dependent on another service, it is important to ensure that the dependent service is always called before the other service. This will ensure that all data is properly passed between the two services and that any errors are handled correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on ICF Dependencies and how to use them in SAP Enterprise Service Infrastructure, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to use this feature.