SAP RFC (Remote Function Call) is a communication protocol used by SAP systems to enable interaction between SAP and non-SAP systems, as well as between different SAP systems. RFCs allow external applications to invoke SAP functions, access data, and execute specific tasks seamlessly. It plays a critical role in enabling system interoperability in diverse IT environments, ensuring that businesses can integrate SAP with other software systems for unified process execution.

Business use cases

Integrating Non-SAP Applications with SAP

Frends can facilitate seamless integration between SAP systems and non-SAP software by invoking SAP functions through SAP RFC. For example, a third-party CRM system can use Frends to call an RFC-enabled function in SAP to fetch updated customer data, ensuring both systems remain synchronized and provide accurate information to users.

Automated Creation of Business Transactions

Using Frends, businesses can automate the creation of transactions, such as sales orders or purchase orders, in SAP systems via RFC. For instance, when a new order is placed in an e-commerce platform, Frends can trigger an SAP RFC to automatically create the corresponding sales order in the SAP system. This eliminates the need for manual entry and speeds up order processing.

Real-Time Data Exchange Across Systems

Frends allows businesses to utilize SAP RFC to enable real-time data exchange between SAP systems and other applications. For example, inventory stock levels can be updated in real time in an external warehouse management system using RFC calls, ensuring accurate and up-to-date stock tracking across platforms.

Streamlined Financial Data Synchronization

Organizations can use Frends in conjunction with SAP RFC to automate the synchronization of financial data between SAP systems and external accounting or financial tools. For example, approved invoices generated in an external billing system can be automatically sent to SAP for financial recording through RFCs, ensuring consistent financial reporting.

Employee Management and HR Processes

Frends can integrate SAP HR/HCM modules with other HR tools by leveraging SAP RFC. For instance, when a new employee is added in an external HR system, Frends can call RFC functions to automatically create the employee record in SAP, along with relevant details like job title or department. This ensures efficient employee data management across systems.

Supply Chain and Logistics Integration

Frends can assist in integrating SAP with external supply chain and logistics solutions by utilizing SAP RFC functions. For example, when a shipping request is created in SAP, Frends can trigger an RFC to pass the data to a third-party logistics company’s system. This creates a more connected supply chain with automated data flow across systems and faster processing times.

Enhancing Reporting and Analytics

With the help of SAP RFC, Frends can fetch data from SAP systems to be used in reporting and analytics platforms. For example, Frends can call RFC functions to collect SAP master data and transactional data for use in external business intelligence (BI) tools. This allows organizations to run comprehensive analytics on their data collected from SAP and other systems seamlessly.