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CPI. Curriculum Design - SAP BTP CPI (Cloud Platform Integration)

🧭 Applied SAP BTP CPI – Cloud Platform Integration (Integration Suite)

Goal: Master enterprise integration on SAP BTP Integration Suite — from iFlow design, mapping and adapters through security, monitoring and integration patterns — via practical, industry-based use cases.
Duration: 84 Hours (42 sessions × 2 hrs/day)
Structure: Kanban – Planned → In Progress → Completed
Delivery Style: 60% Hands-on Labs, 30% Application Projects, 10% Concept Reviews

🗂️ Mentoring/Coaching Schema

Status
Session
Focus Area
Objective
Deliverable / Output
Tags
🔵 Planned
1. Orientation: The Integration Suite Landscape
Foundations
Understand SAP Integration Suite capabilities, CPI architecture & BTP positioning
Access trial tenant; annotated Integration Suite capability map
#foundation #orientation
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2. CPI Architecture Deep-Dive
Foundations
Explore runtime architecture, Cloud Foundry environment & design-time vs runtime
Architecture diagram: tenant, worker nodes, message flow
#foundation #architecture
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3. Message Processing Fundamentals
Integration Fundamentals
Understand message model, exchange properties, headers & body
Trace a message end-to-end with property/header analysis
#fundamentals #messaging
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4. Adapter Framework Overview
Integration Fundamentals
Survey sender/receiver adapters, polling vs push & connectivity basics
Adapter selection matrix for common scenarios
#fundamentals #adapters
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5. First Integration: HTTP to Mail
Integration Fundamentals
Build, deploy and test a simple integration flow
Working hello-world iFlow with Postman test
#hands-on #first-iflow
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6. Tenant Landscape & Provisioning
CPI Tenant Setup
Provision Integration Suite on BTP; understand subaccounts, entitlements & roles
Configured tenant with activated capabilities
#tenant #btp
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7. Security Setup & Role Management
CPI Tenant Setup
Configure role collections, service keys, process integration runtime instances
Secured tenant access model with test service key
#tenant #security-setup
🟡 In Progress
8. iFlow Design Fundamentals
Integration Flows
Master the iFlow palette: participants, processes, connectors & flow steps
Design a multi-step iFlow from a requirements brief
#iflow #design
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9. Content Modifiers & Routing
Integration Flows
Use content modifier, router, filter and multicast steps
Conditional routing iFlow with content-based logic
#iflow #routing
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10. Splitter, Gather & Aggregator
Integration Flows
Process bulk payloads with splitter/gather and aggregation strategies
Batch order file split, enriched and re-aggregated
#iflow #splitter
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11. Externalization & Configuration
Integration Flows
Externalize parameters, use partner directory & configure-only deployments
Environment-portable iFlow with externalized endpoints
#iflow #configuration
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12. Deployment & Transport (Mini-Project 1)
Integration Flows
Deploy, version and transport integration content (CTS+/TMS/manual)
Versioned package transported across tenants
#iflow #project
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13. Graphical Message Mapping I
Message Mapping
Create message mappings: structure mapping, standard functions & constants
Order-to-invoice structure mapping with test cases
#mapping #graphical
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14. Graphical Message Mapping II
Message Mapping
Handle contexts, queues, node functions & value mapping
Complex hierarchical mapping with value-mapping tables
#mapping #advanced
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15. XSLT Mapping
Message Mapping
Build XSLT transformations for restructuring and formatting payloads
XSLT stylesheet transforming XML with namespaces
#mapping #xslt
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16. Groovy Scripting I
Message Mapping
Write Groovy scripts for headers, properties & payload manipulation
Groovy script library: logging, header handling, JSON↔XML
#mapping #groovy
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17. Groovy Scripting II & Mapping Lab
Message Mapping
Advanced Groovy: message mapping UDFs, error handling in scripts
Hybrid mapping challenge combining graphical + XSLT + Groovy
#mapping #hands-on
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18. SFTP Adapter
Adapters
Configure SFTP sender/receiver: polling, archiving, file handling & SSH keys
File-based interface with archive & duplicate handling
#adapters #sftp
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19. IDoc Adapter
Adapters
Exchange IDocs with S/4HANA/ECC: ports, RFC destinations, acknowledgments
Inbound ORDERS IDoc scenario with status handling
#adapters #idoc
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20. SOAP Adapter
Adapters
Consume and expose SOAP services; WSDL handling & WS-Security basics
SOAP web service integration with WSDL-based endpoint
#adapters #soap
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21. REST/HTTP Adapter
Adapters
Build REST integrations: methods, query params, pagination & JSON handling
REST API consumption with pagination and retry logic
#adapters #rest
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22. OData Adapter
Adapters
Query and modify OData services; $filter/$expand, batch & delta handling
OData V2/V4 scenario against an S/4HANA service
#adapters #odata
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23. API Management Fundamentals
APIs & Connectivity
Create API proxies, apply policies (quota, spike arrest, key verification)
Managed API proxy with traffic and security policies
#api #api-management
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24. API Products & Developer Portal
APIs & Connectivity
Publish API products, manage subscriptions & monetization concepts
Published API product consumed via developer portal
#api #portal
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25. Destinations & Cloud Connector
APIs & Connectivity
Configure BTP destinations, connectivity service & Cloud Connector for on-premise
Hybrid connectivity setup reaching an on-premise system
#connectivity #cloud-connector
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26. Certificates & Keystore Management
Security
Manage keystores, certificates, trust chains & certificate renewal
Client-certificate secured interface with keystore entries
#security #certificates
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27. OAuth & Token-Based Authentication
Security
Implement OAuth 2.0 flows: client credentials, SAML bearer & token caching
OAuth-secured API call with credential artifacts
#security #oauth
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28. Authentication Methods & Message-Level Security
Security
Compare basic/certificate/OAuth options; PGP encryption & payload signing
Security decision matrix + PGP-encrypted file scenario
#security #encryption
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29. Exception Handling in iFlows
Exception Handling
Design exception subprocesses, error transformation & graceful degradation
Resilient iFlow with structured error responses
#exceptions #design
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30. Logging & Monitoring
Exception Handling
Use message processing logs, trace mode, MPL attachments & custom logging
Monitoring runbook with custom log attachments
#monitoring #logging
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31. Alerts & Automated Notifications
Exception Handling
Configure alert rules, failed-message notifications & OData monitoring APIs
Automated alerting pipeline for failed messages
#monitoring #alerts
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32. Enterprise Integration Patterns I
Integration Patterns
Apply core EIPs: content-based router, message filter, recipient list
Pattern catalogue implemented as reference iFlows
#patterns #eip
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33. Enterprise Integration Patterns II
Integration Patterns
Implement async patterns: JMS queues, event-driven & guaranteed delivery
Decoupled async scenario with JMS retry handling
#patterns #async
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34. Design Guidelines & Best Practices
Integration Patterns
Apply SAP ISA-M methodology, naming conventions & performance guidelines
Integration design guideline document for a project team
#patterns #best-practices
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35. S/4HANA Integration
SAP & Non-SAP Integration
Integrate with S/4HANA via OData, SOAP & IDoc; use SAP API Business Hub content
Business partner replication scenario from API Hub package
#integration #s4hana
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36. SuccessFactors Integration
SAP & Non-SAP Integration
Use SuccessFactors adapter, compound employee API & delta sync patterns
Employee master data sync from SuccessFactors
#integration #successfactors
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37. Third-Party & Cloud App Integration
SAP & Non-SAP Integration
Connect Salesforce/Workday-style SaaS apps & open connectors concepts
Third-party CRM to SAP integration scenario
#integration #third-party
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38. Hybrid Landscape Scenario (Mini-Project 2)
SAP & Non-SAP Integration
Combine cloud + on-premise + third-party into one orchestrated flow
Multi-system orchestration with error compensation
#integration #project
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39. Capstone Kick-off
Real-Time Project
Define end-to-end integration scenario scope, systems & interface catalogue
Project charter + interface inventory + architecture diagram
#capstone
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40. Capstone Build
Real-Time Project
Develop iFlows, mappings, adapters & security artifacts for the scenario
Deployed integration package covering all interfaces
#capstone
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41. Capstone Testing & Review
QA
Execute test cycle, tune performance, validate monitoring & alerting
Peer validation + monitoring dashboard evidence
#capstone
🟢 Completed
42. Capstone Presentation
Showcase
Present the full integration solution & lessons learned
Live demo + reflection summary
#presentation

🧱 Board Columns (Kanban)

Create a Board View in Notion from this table with these columns:
  1. 📝 Planned – upcoming or scheduled sessions
  2. ⚙️ In Progress – current learning module
  3. ✅ Completed – finished sessions with notes or evidence
You can drag cards between these statuses as you deliver/learn.

🧰 Optional Properties for Each Card

Add these properties to each Notion page/card for richer management:
Property
Type
Example
Duration
Number
2 hrs
Level
Select
Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced
Resource Link
URL
SAP Learning Hub Lesson
Lab File
File
Sample payloads, WSDL/EDMX files, Groovy scripts
Evaluation
Number (1–5)
4
Instructor Notes
Text
Key takeaways or challenges
Industry Focus
Multi-select
Retail, Manufacturing, HR Tech, Banking, Logistics

🧠 Bonus Automation Ideas (for Notion + Pabbly or Zapier)

You could integrate:
  • ✅ Automatic Status Updates after each session checklist
  • 📬 Daily Reminder ("Today's CPI topic: Groovy Scripting I")
  • 📊 Progress Dashboard (completion % by student or module)

📑 Master Syllabus – SAP BTP CPI (Cloud Platform Integration)

Sr. No
Topic Name
Sub-Topics
Duration (Hours)
1
SAP Integration Suite Overview
CPI Architecture, Capabilities
4
2
Integration Fundamentals
Message Processing, Adapters
6
3
CPI Tenant Setup
Landscape, Security Setup
4
4
Integration Flows (iFlows)
Design, Configuration, Deployment
10
5
Message Mapping
Graphical Mapping, XSLT, Groovy Scripts
10
6
Adapters
SFTP, IDoc, SOAP, REST, OData
10
7
APIs & Connectivity
API Management, Destinations
6
8
Security
Certificates, OAuth, Authentication Methods
6
9
Exception Handling
Logging, Monitoring, Alerts
6
10
Integration Patterns
EIP Patterns, Best Practices
6
11
SAP & Non-SAP Integration
S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, Third-Party Apps
8
12
Real-Time Project
End-to-End Integration Scenario
8
Total
84 hrs
 

SAP BTP CPI 84-Hour Learning Curriculum

42-Day Program (2 Hours Per Day)
Day
Module
Topic
Learning Objectives
Case Study Focus
Hours
1
Integration Suite Overview
Integration Suite Landscape & Capabilities
Understand Integration Suite capabilities, CPI positioning within BTP and licensing models
A retailer consolidating point-to-point interfaces onto Integration Suite
2
2
Integration Suite Overview
CPI Architecture Deep-Dive
Explore runtime architecture, Cloud Foundry environment, design-time vs runtime separation
Sizing and landscape strategy for a global rollout
2
3
Integration Fundamentals
Message Processing Fundamentals
Understand the message model — exchange, properties, headers, body — and processing pipeline
Debugging a malformed payload through the processing chain
2
4
Integration Fundamentals
Adapter Framework Overview
Survey sender/receiver adapters, polling vs push mechanisms and protocol choices
Choosing adapters for a mixed file/API interface landscape
2
5
Integration Fundamentals
First Integration Flow
Build, deploy and test a simple HTTP-triggered integration flow end-to-end
Order confirmation notification service for an e-commerce shop
2
6
CPI Tenant Setup
Tenant Landscape & Provisioning
Provision Integration Suite on BTP; configure subaccounts, entitlements and capabilities
Dev/QA/Prod three-tier tenant strategy design
2
7
CPI Tenant Setup
Security Setup & Role Management
Configure role collections, service keys and process integration runtime instances
Least-privilege access model for a 15-person integration team
2
8
Integration Flows
iFlow Design Fundamentals
Master the iFlow palette: participants, integration processes, connectors, flow steps
Translating a functional spec into an iFlow design
2
9
Integration Flows
Content Modifiers & Routing
Use content modifier, router, filter and multicast for message control
Routing orders to regional warehouses by country code
2
10
Integration Flows
Splitter, Gather & Aggregator
Process bulk payloads with splitter/gather and aggregation strategies
Splitting a 10,000-line invoice batch for parallel processing
2
11
Integration Flows
Externalization & Configuration
Externalize parameters and build environment-portable, configure-only content
One iFlow template reused across three country deployments
2
12
Integration Flows
Deployment & Transport (Mini-Project 1)
Version, deploy and transport integration packages across the landscape
Controlled release of an integration package from Dev to Prod
2
13
Message Mapping
Graphical Message Mapping I
Create message mappings with structure mapping, standard functions and constants
Purchase order to supplier format transformation
2
14
Message Mapping
Graphical Message Mapping II
Handle contexts, queues, node functions and value mapping tables
Hierarchical material master mapping with code conversions
2
15
Message Mapping
XSLT Mapping
Build XSLT transformations for payload restructuring and formatting
Legacy XML restructuring with namespace normalization
2
16
Message Mapping
Groovy Scripting I
Write Groovy scripts for headers, properties and payload manipulation
JSON-to-XML conversion with dynamic header enrichment
2
17
Message Mapping
Groovy Scripting II & Mapping Lab
Apply advanced Groovy, UDFs and script-level error handling in a combined lab
Hybrid mapping challenge: graphical + XSLT + Groovy in one flow
2
18
Adapters
SFTP Adapter
Configure SFTP sender/receiver: polling, archiving, SSH keys and file handling
Nightly payroll file exchange with a bank
2
19
Adapters
IDoc Adapter
Exchange IDocs with S/4HANA/ECC: ports, RFC destinations and acknowledgments
Inbound ORDERS05 IDoc processing with status confirmation
2
20
Adapters
SOAP Adapter
Consume and expose SOAP services with WSDL handling and WS-Security basics
Carrier shipment-tracking web service integration
2
21
Adapters
REST/HTTP Adapter
Build REST integrations with methods, query parameters, pagination and JSON
Paginated product catalogue sync from a REST API
2
22
Adapters
OData Adapter
Query and modify OData services: $filter/$expand, batch and delta handling
Delta-based customer sync against an S/4HANA OData service
2
23
APIs & Connectivity
API Management Fundamentals
Create API proxies and apply traffic, security and mediation policies
Rate-limited public API for partner order submission
2
24
APIs & Connectivity
API Products & Developer Portal
Publish API products, manage developer subscriptions and analytics
Partner onboarding via a self-service developer portal
2
25
APIs & Connectivity
Destinations & Cloud Connector
Configure BTP destinations, connectivity service and Cloud Connector for on-premise access
Securely reaching an on-premise ECC from cloud iFlows
2
26
Security
Certificates & Keystore Management
Manage keystores, certificate chains, renewals and client-certificate auth
Certificate rotation without interface downtime
2
27
Security
OAuth & Token-Based Authentication
Implement OAuth 2.0 client credentials and SAML bearer flows with credential artifacts
OAuth-secured SuccessFactors API consumption
2
28
Security
Authentication Methods & Message-Level Security
Compare authentication options; apply PGP encryption and payload signing
PGP-encrypted salary file exchange with an external provider
2
29
Exception Handling
Exception Handling in iFlows
Design exception subprocesses, error transformation and graceful degradation
Returning structured error responses to consuming apps
2
30
Exception Handling
Logging & Monitoring
Use message processing logs, trace mode, MPL attachments and custom logging
Root-cause analysis of an intermittent interface failure
2
31
Exception Handling
Alerts & Automated Notifications
Configure alert rules, failed-message notifications and OData monitoring APIs
24/7 alerting pipeline feeding an operations channel
2
32
Integration Patterns
Enterprise Integration Patterns I
Apply core EIPs: content-based router, message filter, recipient list
Pattern catalogue implemented as reusable reference iFlows
2
33
Integration Patterns
Enterprise Integration Patterns II
Implement async patterns with JMS queues, events and guaranteed delivery
Decoupled order pipeline surviving downstream outages
2
34
Integration Patterns
Design Guidelines & Best Practices
Apply SAP ISA-M methodology, naming conventions and performance guidelines
Integration governance handbook for a program team
2
35
SAP & Non-SAP Integration
S/4HANA Integration
Integrate with S/4HANA via OData, SOAP and IDoc using SAP Business Accelerator Hub content
Business partner replication from a prepackaged integration
2
36
SAP & Non-SAP Integration
SuccessFactors Integration
Use the SuccessFactors adapter, Compound Employee API and delta sync patterns
Employee master data sync into payroll and identity systems
2
37
SAP & Non-SAP Integration
Third-Party & Cloud App Integration
Connect third-party SaaS applications and understand Open Connectors concepts
CRM-to-SAP opportunity-to-order integration
2
38
SAP & Non-SAP Integration
Hybrid Landscape Scenario (Mini-Project 2)
Orchestrate cloud, on-premise and third-party systems in one flow with compensation logic
Multi-system employee onboarding orchestration
2
39
Real-Time Project
Capstone Kick-off
Define the end-to-end integration scenario, systems involved and interface catalogue
Project charter and interface inventory for "MeridianRetail"
2
40
Real-Time Project
Capstone Build
Develop iFlows, mappings, adapters and security artifacts for all interfaces
Deployed integration package: orders, inventory, invoicing flows
2
41
Real-Time Project
Capstone Testing & Review
Execute the test cycle, tune performance and validate monitoring and alerting
Peer validation with monitoring dashboard evidence
2
42
Real-Time Project
Capstone Presentation
Present the full integration solution, demo the flows and capture lessons learned
Live demo + reflection summary + next-steps roadmap
2

📊 Learning Path Summary

Week 1 (Days 1-5): Foundations – Integration Suite overview, CPI architecture and message processing fundamentals
Week 2 (Days 6-12): Tenant & iFlows – Tenant setup, security roles, iFlow design, routing, splitting, deployment (Mini-Project 1)
Week 3 (Days 13-17): Message Mapping – Graphical mapping, XSLT and Groovy scripting with a hybrid mapping lab
Week 4 (Days 18-22): Adapters – SFTP, IDoc, SOAP, REST and OData connectivity scenarios
Week 5 (Days 23-28): APIs & Security – API Management, destinations, Cloud Connector, certificates, OAuth and encryption
Week 6 (Days 29-34): Operations & Patterns – Exception handling, monitoring, alerting, EIP patterns and design guidelines
Week 7 (Days 35-38): SAP & Non-SAP Integration – S/4HANA, SuccessFactors and third-party orchestration (Mini-Project 2)
Week 8 (Days 39-42): Capstone – End-to-end real-time integration project from design to live demo

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Industry-Grounded Case Studies: Retail, HR tech, banking, logistics and manufacturing integration scenarios in every session
  • Hands-On Practice: Every session includes lab exercises on a live Integration Suite tenant
  • Progressive Complexity: Builds from first iFlow to multi-system orchestration and governance
  • Operations Mindset: Strong emphasis on monitoring, alerting, error handling and supportability
  • Methodology Alignment: Incorporates SAP ISA-M and Business Accelerator Hub prepackaged content practices

📚 Recommended Resources

  • SAP Learning Hub / learning.sap.com: Integration Suite and CPI learning journeys and certification prep
  • SAP Help Portal: Official Cloud Integration, API Management and Connectivity documentation
  • SAP Business Accelerator Hub: Prepackaged integration content and API specifications
  • SAP Community: CPI-focused blogs, Groovy script libraries and expert Q&A
  • BTP Free Tier / Trial: Hands-on Integration Suite tenant for practicing all scenarios

🎓 Assessment & Outcomes

After completing this 84-hour CPI-focused curriculum, learners will:
  • Design, build, deploy and transport production-grade integration flows on SAP Integration Suite
  • Master graphical mapping, XSLT and Groovy scripting for complex transformations
  • Configure SFTP, IDoc, SOAP, REST and OData adapters across hybrid landscapes
  • Secure integrations with certificates, OAuth and message-level encryption
  • Operate integrations with structured exception handling, monitoring and alerting
  • Integrate S/4HANA, SuccessFactors and third-party applications using best-practice patterns
  • Be prepared for SAP Integration Suite certification (C_CPI) and Big4 Consulting Grade Simulation Assessment using SAP Activate