SAP Netweaver
SAP NetWeaver
As SAP grew from being a monolithic ERP to a comprehensive business platform with diverse components, there was a critical need for all the components such as finance, supply chain management (SCM), customer relationship management (CRM), and human capital management (HCM) to connect to each other, as well as to connect to non-SAP systems and partners. Hence, the need for a server platform arose, and SAP acquired what is now known as SAP NetWeaver from an Israeli company and offered it as its application and integration platform.
SAP NetWeaver
As SAP grew from being a monolithic ERP to a comprehensive business platform with diverse components, there was a critical need for all the components such as finance, supply chain management (SCM), customer relationship management (CRM), and human capital management (HCM) to connect to each other, as well as to connect to non-SAP systems and partners. Hence, the need for a server platform arose, and SAP acquired what is now known as SAP NetWeaver from an Israeli company and offered it as its application and integration platform.
SAP announced that, along with SAP Business Suite 7, mainstream maintenance for SAP NetWeaver 7.5 has been extended until the end of 2027 and extended maintenance will be offered until the end of 2030 with a price premium.
What is SAP NetWeaver?
SAP NetWeaver is a technology platform that allows organizations to integrate data, business processes, and other elements from a variety of sources into unified SAP environments. It also allows users to manage the complexity and costs of integrating these systems, applications, and services in their SAP environments.
SAP NetWeaver Components
SAP NetWeaver encompasses a variety of components that enable functionality in SAP environments. Many of these components have moved to the SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), including SAP Business Warehouse, SAP Business Intelligence, SAP Enterprise Portal, SAP Exchange Infrastructure, SAP Knowledge Warehouse, SAP Master Data Management, and SAP NetWeaver Process Integration. All of these components help rollout updates, upgrades, and integration and maintain data quality and knowhow.
SAP NetWeaver Architecture
SAP NetWeaver forms the foundation of the SAP technology stack used by SAP developers. It is the platform used for ABAP and Java applications.
SAP NetWeaver uses ABAP or Java servers to support applications. As an application server, SAP NetWeaver forms the foundation of the on-premise versions of SAP Business Suite and other applications. It’s the foundation for the on-premise SAP S/4HANA next-generation business suite, with SAP HANA serving as the sole underlying database.
SAP NetWeaver 7.5 offered integration with SAP HANA and SAP Cloud Platform, allowing on-premise applications on ABAP or Java application servers to connect with cloud services and take advantage of SAP HANA’s in-memory computing functionality. Today, it also enables technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), mobile services, big data, and advanced analytics.
It is safer for SAP clients to plan the upgrades to SAP NetWeaver given SAP’s upcoming end of maintenance. Read this article from an SAP leader, Technical Guide: Planning Your SAP NetWeaver Upgrade.
Vendors that can help SAP customers with SAP NetWeaver include: AWS, Red Hat, Boomi, ServiceNow and SUSE.
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Choose the Appropriate SAP NetWeaver BI and mySAP ERP Landscape
Discover the deployment options for mySAP ERP 2004 and SAP NetWeaver Business Intelligence (SAP NetWeaver BI). Know your landscape choices and the sequence in which you should implement your software. Key Concept The most recent ERP release from SAP, mySAP ERP 2004, provides greater access for end users to the SAP NetWeaver platform’s features. SAP...…
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Composite Designer and SAP NetWeaver Business Process Management Minimize Composite Application Development Efforts
With the introduction of the Composite Designer as part of SAP enhancement package 1 for SAP NetWeaver Composition Environment 7.1, a composite is treated as one entity for the first time. Learn how to work with the Composite Designer as your central cockpit for developing composite applications. See how to start with a skeleton of...…
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Configure SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation for SAP NetWeaver to Optimize System Performance
Read about the underlying architecture for SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 7.0, version for SAP NetWeaver. Learn how to set up the connectivity between the different SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation clients and servers, and how to change different ABAP and .NET settings to optimize system performance. Key Concept The term application has several meanings...…
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Migrate Your SAP BW 3.x Data Flow to Upgrade to SAP NetWeaver BI 7.0’s New Features and Functionalities
When you upgrade from SAP BW 3.x to SAP NetWeaver BI 7.0, the data flow doesn’t automatically migrate with the system. Find out how to migrate your DataSources, transformations, and Web templates to the new format. Key Concept A transformation is a new SAP NetWeaver BI 7.0 structure or vehicle that moves data from the...…
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Easily Configure SAP NetWeaver Portal to Access the Work Center of SAP BusinessObjects GRC 10.0
Learn how to configure SAP NetWeaver Portal to access the work center for SAP BusinessObjects Access Control 10.0, SAP BusinessObjects Process Control 10.0, and SAP BusinessObjects Risk Management 10.0 using single sign-on. Key Concept The work center of SAP BusinessObjects GRC 10.0 can be accessed via SAP NetWeaver Business Client or SAP NetWeaver Portal. SAP...…
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SAP NetWeaver 7.0 Upgrades: A Project Manager’s Point of View
Project managers need to make scope decisions, determine resource needs, and define schedules regarding SAP NetWeaver 7.0 upgrades. Learn how to achieve those goals using the information presented here that is based on SAP-recommended Best Practices and the experience of the author. Key Concept Scope in the area of project management is the breakdown of...…
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Pull Data More Easily with SAP NetWeaver BW 7.3 and SAP Data Services 4.0
This step-by-step guide demonstrates the integration between SAP Data Services 4.0 and SAP NetWeaver BW 7.3. With the introduction of Data Services as a new source system in SAP NetWeaver BW, data flows from SAP BusinessObjects Data Services can now be integrated to create a complete data model for Analytics. Key Concept A new type...…
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Using SAP Lumira with SAP NetWeaver BW and SAP NetWeaver BW on SAP HANA
SAP Lumira and SAP Lumira Cloud are SAP’s offerings focused on business analysts and enabling them to create their own reports and analytics. In this article, learn how to use SAP Lumira and SAP Lumira Cloud in combination with data from SAP NetWeaver BW and SAP NetWeaver BW on SAP HANA. Key Concept SAP Lumira...…
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An Insider’s Guide to SAP BusinessObjects and SAP NetWeaver BW: What Tools Should You Use Going Forward?
Delve into the reporting and analysis tools available with SAP BusinessObjects and SAP NetWeaver BW. Find out when to use which tool, where to find it, and who should be the one using it. Learn which BEx tools SAP will continue to develop and which SAP BusinessObjects tools you should consider for your long-term reporting...…
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Best Practices for Creating a Sound Strategy for Your SAP NetWeaver BW Accelerator Go-Live and Support
Find out how to approach the final phases of an SAP NetWeaver BW Accelerator implementation, including cutover, go-live, and support. In addition, learn some tasks that you can carry out after the accelerator go-live to get the most out of your investment. Key Concept Go-live is the most critical phase of your SAP NetWeaver BW...…
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