Why SAP API Management

SAP API Management is required to streamline the process of creating, managing, and
publishing APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for use within an organization or by third-
party developers. Here are some reasons why SAP API Management is necessary:

1. Facilitates integration : SAP API Management provides a unified platform that enables seamless
integration of all these systems. It enables developers to build new applications by combining
data from different sources, thereby reducing development time and costs.
2. Ensures security: SAP API Management provides robust security features such as OAuth 2.0, API
keys, and encryption to safeguard APIs from unauthorized access and misuse.
3. Enhances scalability: SAP API Management allows organizations to scale their API usage as
needed to support growth and changing business needs.
4. Improves efficiency: SAP API Management allows developers to reuse APIs, saving time and
resources, and facilitating faster application development.
5. Enables monetization: With SAP API Management, organizations can easily monetize their APIs
by offering them to third-party developers for a fee.
6. Provides analytics: SAP API Management provides real-time analytics and insights on API usage,
helping organizations identify performance issues and optimize their API

SAP Integration Suite, API Management uses three main components to expose APIs.

1. The API Provider is used to abstract the connection to the backend / target system
2. The API Proxy is the actual API which contains the logic to connect to the target system. Here
we can model the flow, add security policies, transform the incoming message or look for
content injections. A lightweight API that acts as a proxy for the backend API. It allows
developers to expose APIs to third-party developers while maintaining control over access and
usage.
3. The API Product which bundles one or more API Proxies before they are exposed in the API
Developer portal so they can be consumed by a developer

Creation of API Provider

1. Using Quick Actions
2. From left side menu ->Configure Section
In the overview area, enter the Name and Description for the API Provider.

Field Value
Name SAPDeveloperSystemES5
Description Public SAP Gateway system exposing OData

Under the Connection tab, provide the following information.

Field Value
Type Internet
Host sapes5.sapdevcenter.com
Port 443
Use SSL (checked)
On the Catalog Service Settings tab, provide the following information.

Field Value
Path Prefix /sap/opu/odata
Service Collection URL /IWFND/CATALOGSERVICE/ServiceCollection
Authentication Type Basic
UserName <your_GATEWAY_username>
Password <your_GATEWAY_password>
resources for SAP API Management tutorials and documentation:

1. SAP API Management Documentation: This is the official documentation for SAP API
Management, which includes tutorials, guides, and reference materials.

Link: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/API_MANAGEMENT/Cloud/en-US

2. SAP API Management YouTube Channel: This channel provides video tutorials and
demos on various aspects of SAP API Management, including API design, security, and
monitoring.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxJfX9hRQELnTtTfo_YtJMQ

3. SAP Developer Center: This site provides a wide range of resources for developers,
including tutorials, code samples, and API documentation.

Link: https://developers.sap.com/topics/api-management.html

4. SAP Learning Hub: This is a subscription-based learning platform that provides access to
a wide range of SAP training materials, including courses on SAP API Management.
 Link: https://www.sap.com/training-certification/learning-hub.html

5. SAP Community: This is an online community for SAP users and developers, where you
can find answers to questions, share knowledge, and connect with other SAP users.

Link: https://community.sap.com/topics/api-management

2.

https://developers.sap.com/tutorials/api-gateway-create-api.html

3. API Security in SAP API Management: This tutorial explains the security features
provided by SAP API Management, such as OAuth 2.0 and API keys, and shows how to
configure them.

https://developers.sap.com/tutorials/api-gateway-security-overview.html

4. API Monitoring in SAP API Management: This tutorial explains how to monitor API
usage and performance using the Analytics component of SAP API Management.

https://developers.sap.com/tutorials/api-gateway-analytics.html

5. API Monetization in SAP API Management: This tutorial explains how organizations can
generate revenue from their APIs using SAP API Management's monetization features.

https://developers.sap.com/tutorials/api-gateway-monetization.html

6. Integration with SAP Cloud Platform: This tutorial explains how to integrate SAP API
Management with other SAP Cloud Platform services.

https://developers.sap.com/tutorials/api-gateway-scp-integration.html

https://www.sap.com/developer/tutorials/apim-intro.html

3. SAP API Management Overview: This tutorial provides an overview of SAP API
Management and its key features.

https://www.tutorialspoint.com/sap_api_management/index.htm

4. SAP API Management Documentation: This is the official documentation for SAP API
Management, and it includes detailed information on all of the components and features
of SAP API Management.

https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_API_Management/Cloud/en-US
 5. SAP API Management YouTube Channel: SAP has a YouTube channel dedicated to SAP
API Management, which includes tutorials, demos, and other helpful resources.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVq3dc8Dv7TcBjqwUoZV-_Q

Some resources for SAP Event Mesh:

1. SAP Event Mesh Overview: This tutorial provides an overview of SAP Event Mesh,
including its key features and benefits.

https://www.sap.com/products/event-mesh.html

2. Getting Started with SAP Event Mesh: This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to
creating an event and publishing it using SAP Event Mesh.

https://developers.sap.com/tutorials/hcp-create-events.html

3. SAP Event Mesh Documentation: This is the official documentation for SAP Event
Mesh, and it includes detailed information on all of the components and features of SAP
Event Mesh.

https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_Event_Mesh/Cloud/en-US

4. SAP Event Mesh YouTube Channel: SAP has a YouTube channel dedicated to SAP
Event Mesh, which includes tutorials, demos, and other helpful resources.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVq3dc8Dv7TcBjqwUoZV-_Q