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  3. Open Catalog Interface


What is 'Open Catalog Interface' in SAP SRD-SRM-CCM - SRM-Catalogue Content Management?


Open Catalog Interface - Overview

  • Component: SRD-SRM-CCM

  • Component Name: SRM-Catalogue Content Management

  • Description: An ABAP-based application programming interface that allows applications to communicate with external catalogs to simplify the location of required goods or services. It provides related functions to call these catalogs, list found items, as well as import selected data. This interface is based on ITS technology, but BSP, SAP GUI, and pure Web AS are also supported to ensure comprehensive compatibility.


Open Catalog Interface - Details


  • Key Concepts: The Open Catalog Interface (OCI) is a component of SAP SRM-Catalogue Content Management (SRD-SRM-CCM). It is a standard interface that enables the exchange of product and service data between SAP SRM and external catalogs. It allows customers to access product and service information from external catalogs, such as suppliers, and to use this information in their procurement processes.
    How to use it: The Open Catalog Interface can be used to integrate external catalogs into SAP SRM. This integration allows customers to access product and service information from external catalogs, such as suppliers, and to use this information in their procurement processes. The OCI also enables customers to create and maintain their own catalogs within SAP SRM.
    Tips & Tricks: When using the Open Catalog Interface, it is important to ensure that the data being exchanged between SAP SRM and external catalogs is accurate and up-to-date. This will ensure that customers are able to access the most accurate product and service information when making procurement decisions.
    Related Information: For more information on the Open Catalog Interface, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP representative.

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