In SAP, various API
requests can be made to interact with different modules and functionalities
within the system. The most common types of API requests in SAP include:
GET Requests:
Purpose:
Retrieve data from the SAP system.
Example:
Fetch information about customers, products, or other
entities stored in the SAP system.
POST Requests:
Purpose:
Create new data or entities in the SAP system.
Example:
Add a new sales order, create a new employee record,
or submit a purchase requisition.
PUT/PATCH Requests:
Purpose:
Update existing data or entities in the SAP system.
Example:
Modify customer details, update inventory levels, or
change the status of a work order.
DELETE Requests:
Purpose:
Remove data or entities from the SAP system.
Example:
Delete a customer record, remove an employee from the
system, or cancel a sales order.
Batch Requests:
Purpose:
Combine multiple API operations into a single request
to improve efficiency.
Example:
Execute multiple update operations in a single batch
request instead of making individual requests.
Query Parameters:
Purpose:
Refine the data retrieved by specifying parameters in
the request URL.
Example:
Retrieve all sales orders created after a certain date
or get a list of employees in a specific department.
OData Requests:
Purpose:
Use the OData protocol for building and consuming
RESTful APIs in SAP.
Example:
Query and manipulate data in SAP Business Suite using
OData services.
SOAP Requests:
Purpose:
Interact with SAP systems using the SOAP (Simple
Object Access Protocol) protocol.
Example:
Access SAP web services for functionalities like
authentication, data retrieval, or data modification.
These are
general categories and the specific API requests and functionalities may vary
based on the SAP module or product we are working with. SAP provides a range
of APIs for different purposes, such as SAP S/4HANA APIs, SAP Fiori APIs, and
SAP NetWeaver APIs, among others.
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