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What is 'source consumer' in SAP BC-ESI - Enterprise Service Infrastructure?


source consumer - Overview

  • Component: BC-ESI

  • Component Name: Enterprise Service Infrastructure

  • Description: The role within an operation mapping or within a single-target consumer mapping from which the mapping is started. The destination is called the target consumer.


source consumer - Details


  • Key Concepts: Source consumer is a term used in the BC-ESI Enterprise Service Infrastructure component of SAP. It refers to a system that consumes services from a source system. The source system is responsible for providing the services, while the consumer system is responsible for using them.
    How to use it: In order to use the source consumer concept, you must first identify the source system and the consumer system. The source system is responsible for providing the services, while the consumer system is responsible for using them. Once these two systems have been identified, you can then configure the source consumer relationship between them. This will allow the consumer system to access and use the services provided by the source system.
    Tips & Tricks: When configuring a source consumer relationship, it is important to ensure that both systems are compatible with each other. This will ensure that the services provided by the source system can be used by the consumer system without any issues. Additionally, it is important to ensure that both systems are secure and up-to-date in order to prevent any security vulnerabilities or data breaches.
    Related Information: The BC-ESI Enterprise Service Infrastructure component of SAP also includes other concepts such as service providers, service consumers, and service brokers. These concepts are all related to the source consumer concept and can be used

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