How it all works

GCrypt have developed an ABAP Add-On Component for SAP named "SSLPost Secure Document Delivery" which has been certified for integration with the SAP NetWeaver Platform.

SSLPost integrates seamlessly with SAP to allow SAP business documents to be delivered securely via email and the Add-On is compatible with all SAP systems running SAP WEB AS (4.6c and above).

SSLPost extends the technology on the ABAP Stack of the NetWeaver Application Server (the foundation on which most of the SAP product range runs) to provide an interface for outbound documents. The diagram below shows how the Add-On is currently integrated with SAP. SSLPost components are highlighted in green.

The Add-On is configured to work with the ALE/IDOC (in the connectivity layer of the NetWeaver Application Server) to process outbound business documents. The Add-On combines IDOC XML output and spool output of a business document (e.g. invoice) into an enhanced XML request (which contains an embedded PDF version of the business document). The Add-On then submits the delivery request to SSLPost using a secured connection. The connection is defined entirely within SAP environment and there is no requirement to use middleware (XI, Business Connector etc).

For more info on SAP terms please refer to the - SAP Technology PDF document.

The Add-On is configured to work with the ALE/IDOC (in the connectivity layer of the NetWeaver Application Server) to process outbound business documents. The Add-On combines IDOC XML output and spool output of a business document (e.g. invoice) into an enhanced XML request (which contains an embedded PDF version of the business document). The Add-On then submits the delivery request to SSLPost using a secured connection. The connection is defined entirely within SAP environment and there is no requirement to use middleware (XI, Business Connector etc).

For more info on SAP terms please refer to the - SAP Technology pdf document.