This documentation follows the SAP NetWeaver architecture which is the technical foundation and solution stack for all SAP applications, and it explains the AE functions that are based on it. Functions for business and custom solutions are also explained.
The SAP NetWeaver architecture comprises the following key capabilities:
- People Integration
- Business Warehouse (BW) Information Integration
- Application Development
- Solution Life Cycle Management
- Composite Application Framework
People Integration
People Integration is one of the three integration layers of SAP NetWeaver and includes Multi-Channel Access, Portal and Collaboration.
The Automic Web Interface (AWI) as a Browser-based application can be integrated into this SAP portal.
Business Warehouse (BW) Information Integration
Information integration provides companies with structured and unstructured information that is consistent and accessible. Users have constant access to consistent information, no matter where it is stored. Information Integration includes the following key capabilities:
- Business Intelligence (BI)
- BI Content
- Knowledge Management
- Search and Master Data Management.
Warehouse Management is the core of this section. Data loading processes and process chains are under AE control and are even integrated in other platforms by using superordinate processes. The individual processes of a chain can automatically be analyzed and displayed to its lowest level.
AE functions:
Application Platform
The application platform is the basis of all SAP applications. The AE uses ABAP and Java to provide the following useful functions:
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ABAP:
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Java:
Solution Life Cycle Management
This section provides the means for controlling and monitoring all solutions on the basis of the SAP NetWeaver technology.
Your AE system can access all monitored data while also supplying its own data. It provides the following functions:
Application Development
Your AE system also supports the development of applications in various ways:
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