What is external service in SAP (CAF - Composite Application Framework)?

SAP Term: external service

• Component: CAF

• Component Name: Composite Application Framework

• Description: A collection of interface standards used in exchanging information across application and system boundaries. External services are used to communicate with external systems and applications independent of language, technology or platform. This ensures that the pre-existing functions of these systems and applications can be reused in . In , you use remote function calls RFC or Web services to allow access to external systems from cross applications. They can be encapsulated or imported and reused.

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• Key Concepts: 
  External service is a component of the Composite Application Framework (CAF) in SAP. It is a service that allows external applications to access and use SAP data and services. It provides a secure, reliable, and efficient way to integrate external applications with SAP systems. 
  
  How to use it: 
  External services can be used to access and use SAP data and services from external applications. This can be done by creating an external service in the CAF, which will provide an interface for the external application to access the SAP data and services. The external service can then be configured to provide the necessary security and authentication for the external application. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an external service, it is important to ensure that the security settings are configured correctly. This will ensure that only authorized users can access the SAP data and services. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the external service is properly tested before it is deployed in production. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using external services in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on Composite Application Framework (CAF). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on using external services in SAP.