Run SAP Business Objects Data Services in JAMS

The SAPDataService execution method allows users to automate any job that already exists in an SAP Business Objects Server environment.

Installing the SAP Data Services Integration Pack

  1. Run the JAMS Installer.
  2. On the Feature Selection step, ensure the JAMS Integration Pack for SAP Data Services component is selected.
  3. Complete the installation.
NOTE: Clearing the check boxes for components listed in the installer will uninstall them.

Configuring the SAP Data Service Execution Method

  1. Run the JAMS Client as an administrator.
  2. Select the Execution Methods shortcut from the Shortcuts menu.
  3. Double-click the SAPDataService execution method to open the Execution Method Definition dialog.
  4. Select the Parameters tab.
  5. Double-click any parameter to open the Parameter Definition dialog.
  6. Set the SAPAuthentication and SAPEndpoint values to reflect the environment. The value of the SAPEndpoint should look similar to the following: http://sampledomain.com:8080/DataServices/servlet/webservices?ver=2.1
       
  7. Click Save and Close on the Parameters dialog.
  8. Click Save and Close on the Execution Method dialog.
NOTE: The user running SAP Data Service Jobs must have full access to the SAP BODS server.

Creating an SAP Data Services Job in JAMS

  1. On the Home screen, click  Create a Job.
  2. Select JAMS Integration Jobs.
  3. Select  Create an SAP Business Objects Data Services job. If you do not see the Jobs, close JAMS, install the Integration Pack again, and reopen JAMS.
  4. On the Add a New JAMS Job Definition screen, do the following:
    1. In the Folder field, select a folder where the Job will be saved.
    2. In the Name field, enter a name for the Job.
    3. Optional - In the Description field, enter a description for the Job.
    4. Optional – In the Scheduled Date field, select a date for the Job to start.
    5. Optional – In the Calendar field, select the calendar to use.
    6. Optional – In the Scheduled Time field, select the time for the Job to start.
    7. Click Ok.
  5. Define Schedule Items, Parameters, Security, Properties, and Documentation as desired.
    NOTE: On the Properties tab, configure an Execute As property with a user that has access to the SAP BODS Server.
  6. On the Source tab, set the SAP BODS Job options.
    1. In the Authentication field, use the drop-down list to select a CMS Authentication method for your environment.
    2. In the Repository field, use the drop-down list to select the relevant directory where the SAP Job is stored.
    3. In the Job Name field, use the drop-down list to select the desired SAP Job from the specified Repository.
    4. Under Execution Options, select the appropriate options for the Job. See the SAP documentation for more information.
  7. When the relevant SAP Job has been configured in the new JAMS Job, click Save and Close on the Job definition.