SAP PI and SAP PO: Interface Development with Standard Adapters — PickAClass
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SAP PI and SAP PO: Interface Development with Standard Adapters

Learn to configure standard adapters, build end-to-end integration scenarios, and monitor interfaces in SAP PI/PO to kickstart your career as an integration specialist.

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Connecting disparate systems is at the heart of modern enterprise operations, making integration skills highly valuable. Understanding how to configure and deploy standard adapters in SAP PI and SAP PO is the essential first step to mastering enterprise application integration. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts and step-by-step configurations required to build robust interfaces. You will learn how to handle data exchange across various protocols, manage message flows, and ensure secure communication between systems, preparing you to design real-world integration solutions. What you'll learn: - Understand the core architecture of SAP PI/PO, including the Enterprise Services Repository and Integration Directory. - Configure standard adapters including FILE, JDBC, SOAP, RFC, IDOC_AAE, and MAIL to connect diverse endpoints. - Implement modern RESTful integrations, including token-based authentication and secure API communication. - Apply message mapping techniques and lookup patterns to transform data structures accurately between source and target systems. - Monitor and troubleshoot message flows using standard monitoring tools and test interfaces with mock payloads. - Comprehend the foundational concepts of transitioning traditional on-premises interfaces to modern cloud-based integration environments. The course begins with essential integration terminology and architecture, then guides you through detailed, written step-by-step walkthroughs of common adapter configurations and message mapping. You will wrap up by exploring testing methodologies, monitoring techniques, and modern security practices. This course is designed for beginners, aspiring integration consultants, and IT professionals looking to understand middleware concepts, with no prior integration experience required. Start reading today to build your foundational skills in enterprise system integration.

Course contents

6 modules · 30 lessons · 3h

1 Foundations & Architecture
Understand the fundamental concepts and the landscape of SAP PI/PO.
5 lessons · 30 min
  1. Introduction to Middleware
    You will learn what middleware is and the basic terminology used in enterprise integration.
    6 min
  2. SAP PI/PO Architecture Overview
    You will explore the dual-stack vs. single-stack (Java) architecture and how components interact.
    6 min
  3. The Enterprise Services Repository (ESR)
    You will understand the role of ESR as the design-time environment for objects.
    6 min
  4. The Integration Directory (ID)
    You will learn how the ID serves as the configuration-time environment for routing and connectivity.
    6 min
  5. System Landscape Directory (SLD)
    You will learn how to define technical and business systems in the SLD.
    6 min
2 Design & Mapping (ESR)
Learn how to define data structures and transform them between systems.
5 lessons · 33 min
  1. Defining Data and Message Types
    You will learn how to create the structural foundation of a message in ESR.
    6 min
  2. Creating Service Interfaces
    You will define how systems communicate (synchronous vs. asynchronous).
    6 min
  3. Graphical Message Mapping Basics
    You will learn to drag-and-drop fields to map source structures to target structures.
    7 min
  4. Standard Mapping Functions
    You will use built-in functions like constants, concatenations, and conditions.
    7 min
  5. Implementing Lookup Patterns
    You will learn how to fetch additional data during mapping using JDBC or SOAP lookups.
    7 min
3 Standard Adapters: On-Premise Connectivity
Master the configuration of classic SAP and legacy protocols.
6 lessons · 36 min
  1. Configuring the FILE Adapter
    You will learn to read from and write to local or network file systems.
    6 min
  2. Configuring the JDBC Adapter
    You will learn how to execute SQL queries and updates in external databases.
    6 min
  3. Configuring the RFC Adapter
    You will connect SAP PI/PO to SAP backend systems using Remote Function Calls.
    6 min
  4. Configuring the IDOC_AAE Adapter
    You will handle SAP Intermediate Documents using the modern Java-based engine.
    6 min
  5. Configuring the SOAP Adapter
    You will learn to expose and consume Web Services using WSDLs.
    6 min
  6. Configuring the MAIL Adapter
    You will set up automated email notifications for integration events.
    6 min
4 Modern RESTful Integrations
Learn to integrate with APIs and modern web applications.
5 lessons · 31 min
  1. Introduction to the REST Adapter
    You will learn the specific features of the REST adapter in SAP PO.
    6 min
  2. Consuming REST APIs
    You will configure GET and POST calls to external web services.
    6 min
  3. Token-based Authentication
    You will implement OAuth and other token mechanisms for secure API access.
    7 min
  4. Secure API Communication (SSL/TLS)
    You will learn how to manage certificates for HTTPS communication.
    6 min
  5. JSON and XML Conversion
    You will handle the data format transformation required for REST services.
    6 min
5 Configuration, Monitoring & Testing
Bring the interface to life and ensure it runs smoothly.
5 lessons · 30 min
  1. Communication Channels in ID
    You will learn to activate the adapters you designed in the previous modules.
    6 min
  2. Integrated Configuration (ICO)
    You will create the central object that links sender, receiver, and mapping.
    6 min
  3. Testing with Mock Payloads
    You will use the ESR and ID test tools to simulate data exchange.
    6 min
  4. Monitoring Message Flows (PIMON)
    You will use the Process Integration Monitoring tool to track messages.
    6 min
  5. Troubleshooting & Error Handling
    You will learn how to restart failed messages and analyze logs.
    6 min
6 The Road to Cloud Integration
Understand the future of SAP integration and security best practices.
4 lessons · 20 min
  1. Security Best Practices
    You will review user roles, authorizations, and encryption in PI/PO.
    6 min
  2. Transitioning to SAP Integration Suite
    You will learn the concepts of moving from PO to modern cloud-based environments.
    6 min
  3. Hybrid Integration Scenarios
    You will explore how on-premises PI/PO can work alongside cloud tools.
    6 min
  4. Course Summary & Next Steps
    You will wrap up your learning and plan your journey toward certification.
    2 min
Final project

The 'Order-to-Cloud' Integration Project

You will design a complete interface that picks up an XML order file from a folder (FILE), performs a lookup in a database (JDBC) to get customer details, transforms the data using graphical mapping, and sends the final result to a secure external REST API with token authentication.

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Reviews (6)

Yusuf Aslan TR Verified learner
★ 3 · November 2, 2026

Solid content and presented clearly. I appreciated the real-world applications shown. Could have used a few more practice opportunities.

زينب بنت سعيد المقبالي OM
★ 4 · October 29, 2026

What a great learning experience! The flow of information was excellent, and the practical exercises were key. Very happy with this.

Phạm Thị Dung VN Verified learner
★ 4 · October 19, 2026

Pretty informative. I liked the practical application examples, though the initial setup took longer than I expected.

Ethan Klein LU Verified learner
★ 4 · October 10, 2026

This is exactly what I was looking for. Loved the practical examples, they really helped solidify the concepts.

يوسف بلخير DZ Verified learner
★ 4 · August 30, 2026

Good content, though some modules felt a bit brief. I appreciated the clear explanations and the practical focus. Overall a positive experience.

نوف بنت علي SA Verified learner
★ 4 · August 4, 2026

Thoroughly enjoyed this course. The way the information was presented was excellent, and the practical applications were highlighted effectively. Great job!

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