SAP agent settings

This dialog box enables you to configure the Service Virtualization SAP agent. The agent handles SAP RFC or SAP IDOC communication between a SAP®  or SAP NetWeaver® Process Integration (PI) system, and a real or virtual SAP service.

To access
  1. From the main menu, select Tools > Options.
  2. Click Agents.
  3. Under SAP, select a configuration.
Important information
  • For additional important configuration information, see the task Configure the SAP agent.
  • You can define multiple configurations for each agent.
Relevant tasks
See also Service Virtualization agents

User interface elements are described below (unlabeled elements are shown in angle brackets):

UI Element Description
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Displays the server configured for your project.

Expand the server to display the available agents and configurations.
Add

Enables you to define additional configurations of the agent.

Delete Deletes the selected configuration.
Duplicate

Creates an additional configuration of the agent by copying the selected configuration. You can then modify the configuration settings.

Note: By default, the configuration is created with a sequential unoccupied port number.
Export

Saves the selected agent configuration as a file. The file is saved in the .agce file format, and can be imported to any Service Virtualization Server.
Export All Exports all agent configurations on the selected server. The file is saved in the .agce file format, and can be imported to any Service Virtualization Server.
Import

Enables you to select an exported agent configuration file stored on the file system. The file is saved in the .agce file format, and can be imported to any Service Virtualization Server.

If the configuration file you are importing contains multiple configurations, you can select which configurations you want to import.

If you choose to import an agent configuration that is identical to a configuration that already exists on your server, you can choose to overwrite your existing configuration, or create a new, additional configuration.
Agent State The current status of the agent. Values include Running, Not Running.
Test Configuration link Tests the configuration based on the settings you select. If Service Virtualization identifies any problems in your configuration, the details are displayed.
Is Enabled Turns the agent on and off. To enable the agent, the prerequisites must first be met.
Name Enter a name for the configuration or accept the default name.
Gateway Host

The IP address or host name of the SAP gateway.

Alternatively, you may enter the SAP Router String for communication through the SAP firewall.
Gateway Service Name The SAP gateway service name.

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