SAP Deep-dive Series Episode 1: Introduction to SAP automation in Power Automate

About this Video

• Video Title: SAP Deep-dive Series Episode 1: Introduction to SAP automation in Power Automate
• Channel: Microsoft Power Platform
• Speakers: Apostolic Pavauano
• Duration: 00:12:13

Introduction

This video is the first in a nine-part series on SAP automation and integration with Power Automate. It introduces the Power Platform, its intelligent automation capabilities, and the various options for automating SAP processes within Power Automate, including the SAP ERP connector, custom connectors, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

Key Takeaways

• Power Automate's Capabilities: Power Automate offers cloud-first automation, incorporating AI, digital process automation (DPA), and RPA within a single platform. It connects to over 450 apps via cloud flows and offers desktop flows for UI-based automation.
• Microsoft Dataverse: Dataverse is the underlying foundation, providing API-first access to data, a rich security layer, and a scalable data tier leveraging Azure storage. It supports diverse data types and seamless integration with other systems.
• SAP Automation Options: Three main methods for SAP automation are highlighted: the out-of-the-box SAP ERP connector, creating custom connectors for HTTP services exposed via SAP NetWeaver Gateway, and RPA using UI automation techniques.
• Choosing the Right Approach: The choice of method depends on factors like using certified connectors, leveraging existing RFCs, the need for custom throttling and load balancing, the complexity of the process, and the use of specialized software solutions or secure client connections.
• RPA Options in Power Automate Desktop: Power Automate Desktop provides no-code, low-code, and pro-code options for RPA, including desktop recording, manual UI element capturing, and leveraging the SAP GUI automation engine with VBScript.