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Set up a connection to SAP Ariba

SAP Ariba is a cloud-based procurement and supply chain platform that helps businesses manage sourcing, contracts, and supplier collaboration.

Set up a connection

After you start the connection, configure it in theCreate connection panel and complete all of the required * authentication settings:

Setting

Instructions

Name your connection *

Enter a clear and distinguishable name.

Throughout integrator.io imports and exports, you will have the option to choose this new connection. A unique identifier will prove helpful later when selecting it from a list of the connections in your account.

Environment *

Select your SAP Ariba account environment (Production or Sandbox).

Data center *

Select your SAP Ariba account data center.

Note

  • Make sure to select the same data center when creating the iClient.

  • Not all APIs are supported in all data centers.

API key *

Enter your SAP Ariba API key.

Multiple layers of protection, including AES 256 encryption, are in place to keep your API key safe. When editing this connection, you must re-enter this value each time; it is stored only when the connection is saved and never displayed as text.

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OAuth 2.0 client *

Select the OAuth 2.0 client that stores the client ID and client secret provided to you by SAP Ariba.

To add an OAuth 2.0 client and configure your credentials, click the plus (+) button. Click the edit (pencil.svg) button to modify a selected OAuth 2.0 client. For more information, see Create an OAuth 2.0 iClient resource

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Tip

This connector documentation describes only the settings shown for the Simple view. For the corresponding HTTP settings, see the OAuth 2.0 auth universal connector documentation.

How to retrieve the API key, client ID, and client secret

  1. Sign in to your SAP Ariba developer account.

  2. Navigate to Manage.

  3. From the available list, select the application. To create a new application, click +. For detailed information on how to create an application and get the API access, see the Approval process.

  4. Copy the Application key (API key). 

  5. Copy the OAuth client ID.

  6. Click Actions.

  7. Click Generate OAuth secret.

  8. Read the message and click Submit.

  9. Copy the OAuth client secret.