SapReadTable Component
Properties Methods Events Configuration Settings Errors
The SapReadTable provides an easy way to read a table hosted on a remote R/3 (NetWeaver) system.
Syntax
nsoftware.InERP.Sapreadtable
Remarks
The purpose of this component is to make reading a table that is hosted on a SAP server extremely simple.
There are just a few steps you need to make before you can begin reading tables: First you set your connection credentials and connect to the SAP system (see Setting Up a Connection with a SAP System for details). Then you will need to retrieve the table fields by calling QueryTableFields. Then set the QueryFields with the fields that you would like to query and the QueryOptions with any options you would like to set. Then call ReadTable and after the method successfully returns, ResultRowCount ResultRowData, and ResultColumns will be populated.
The following example shows how to read a table hosted on the SAP server. First we provide login credentials
and connect.
SapClient1.SapConnection.ConnectionType = ConnectionTypes.ctNetWeaver; SapClient1.SapConnection.Client = "000"; SapClient1.SapConnection.Destination = ""; SapClient1.SapConnection.Host = "localhost"; SapClient1.SapConnection.User = "BCUSER"; SapClient1.SapConnection.Password = "minisap"; SapClient1.SapConnection.SystemNumber = 0; SapClient1.OpenConnection();Note that the credentials above are for connecting to a trial NetWeaver installation. You will need to provide your own credentials when connecting to your own SAP installation.
Now you will need to provide the TableName that you wish read and then call QueryTableFields.
readTable.TableName = "ZCARS";
readTable.QueryTableFields();
Console.WriteLine("Name \tLength \tColumnType \tValue");
for (int i = 0; i < readTable.TableFields.Count; ++i)
{
SapColumn col = readTable.TableFields[i];
if (col.ColumnType == ColumnTypes.ctPackedDecimal)
Console.WriteLine(col.Name + "\t" + col.Length + "\t" + col.ColumnType + "\t" + readTable.Config("TableFieldDecimal=" + i));
else
Console.WriteLine(col.Name + "\t" + col.Length + "\t" + col.ColumnType + "\t" + col.Value);
}
After you have the TableFields you will need to select which fields you would like to query as well as select any
additional options you would like to use before reading the table.
readTable.QueryFields = "CLIENT,CATEGORY"; readTable.QueryOptions = "CLIENT = '000' ,AND CATEGORY = 'A'"; readTable.ReadTable();To read the you would need to do something like this:
for (int i = 0; i < readTable.ResultRowCount; ++i)
{
readTable.ResultRowIndex = i;
for (int j = 0; j < readTable.ResultColumns.Count; ++j)
{
SapColumn col = readTable.ResultColumns[j];
Console.Write(col.Value + "\t");
}
Console.WriteLine();
}
The above code will output something very similar to this:
000 A 000 A 000 A
Dependency Notes
If the component is not configured to use the SOAP interface, it will use the sapnwrfc.dll, librfc32.dll, librfc32u.dll, or the Java Connector (JCo) to connect to the SAP system. Although the Java Connector is only available when programming in Java on Windows.
The NetWeaver RFC SDK (sapnwrfc.dll) offers both a 32 bit and 64 bit version. Likewise, the SAP RFC SDK offers as 32 bit and 64 bit version of both a unicode (librfc32u.dll) and non-unicode (librfc32.dll) library.
The NetWeaver RFC SDK will be used if the ConnectionType is set to ctNetWeaver (0). The following libraries from the NetWeaver RFC SDK must be available at runtime:
- sapnwrfc.dll
- icudt30.dll
- icuin30.dll
- icuuc30.dll
- libicudecnumber.dll
- libsapucum.dll
The non-unicode library will be used if the ConnectionType is set to ctClassic (1). This simply requires that the librfc32.dll be placed in a location that is accessible at runtime. (0).
The unicode library will be used if the ConnectionType is set to ctClassicUnicode (2). The following libraries from the SAP RFC SDK must be available at runtime:
- librfc32u.dll
- icudt30.dll
- icuin30.dll
- icuuc30.dll
The Java Connector (JCo) will be used if the ConnectionType is set to ctJavaConnector (4). In order to use this, you must first add the sapjco3.jar file to your project.
The 32 bit and 64 bit versions do not require any special settings within the components. The only requirement is that your application target the same platform as the DLL.
Property List
The following is the full list of the properties of the component with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.
| Connected | Indicates whether or not the component is connected to the SAP system. |
| MaxRows | The maximum number of rows. |
| QueryFields | The fields to be queried. |
| QueryOptions | Selection criteria for reading table lines. |
| ResultColumns | Contains a list of the columns that make up each row. |
| ResultRowCount | The total number of rows retrieved. |
| ResultRowData | The raw binary data that makes up a row. |
| ResultRowIndex | The index of the current row. |
| RowOffset | The number of rows to be offset. |
| SapAttributes | Describes the SAP R/3 system you're connected to. |
| SapConnection | These properties are used to connect to the SAP system. |
| SSLAcceptServerCert | Instructs the component to unconditionally accept the server certificate that matches the supplied certificate. |
| SSLCert | The certificate to be used during SSL negotiation. |
| SSLServerCert | The server certificate for the last established connection. |
| TableFields | Contains a list of the fields in a table. |
| TableName | The name of the table you wish to query. |
| Timeout | Length of time in seconds the component waits for a response from the SAP system. |
Method List
The following is the full list of the methods of the component with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.
| AbortConnection | Used to terminate a connection to the SAP system. |
| CloseConnection | Closes a connection to the SAP system. |
| Config | Sets or retrieves a configuration setting . |
| DoEvents | Processes events from the internal message queue. |
| GetAttributes | Retrieves attributes about the SAP system you're currently connected to. |
| Interrupt | Interrupt the current method. |
| OpenConnection | Opens a connection to the SAP system. |
| QueryTableFields | Retrieves all fields meta data for a table. |
| ReadTable | Retrieves the table data. |
| Reset | Resets the component to its initial state. |
Event List
The following is the full list of the events fired by the component with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.
| Error | Information about errors during data delivery. |
| SSLServerAuthentication | Fired after the server presents its certificate to the client. |
| SSLStatus | Shows the progress of the secure connection. |
| Status | Detailed status messages for debugging purposes. |
Configuration Settings
The following is a list of configuration settings for the component with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.
| TableFieldDecimal | Decimal value of table field. |
| CustomReadTableFunction | Custom ReadTable function. |
| LogPerformanceData | Logs the performance information when a function is called. |
| LogRawData | Logs the raw data being sent and received. |
| ParseTables | Indicates whether to parse tables into rows and columns. |
| ResponseParamText[i] | The value of the PARAMTEXT for the specified reponse parameter. |
| RequestParamText[i] | The value of the PARAMTEXT for the specified request parameter. |
| Group | The logon group. |
| MessageServer | Service name of load balancer service. |
| SncLibPath | The external security product's library. |
| SncMode | The SNC activation indicator. |
| SncName | The Initiator's SNC name. |
| SncPartnerName | The communication partner's SNC name. |
| SncQop | The quality of protection level. |
| SystemID | The system ID of the SAP system. |
| LocalHost | The IP address of the local interface. |
| ProxyAutoDetect | Whether or not to automatically detect and use proxy system settings, if available. |
| ProxyAuthorization | The authorization string to be sent to the proxy server. |
| ProxyAuthScheme | The authorization scheme to be used for the proxy. |
| ProxyPassword | A password if authentication is to be used for the proxy. |
| ProxyPort | Port for the proxy server (default 80). |
| ProxyServer | Name or IP address of a proxy server (optional). |
| ProxyUser | A user name if authentication is to be used for the proxy. |
| FirewallAutoDetect | Tells the component whether or not to automatically detect and use firewall system settings, if available. |
| FirewallHost | Name or IP address of firewall (optional). |
| FirewallPassword | Password to be used if authentication is to be used when connecting through the firewall. |
| FirewallPort | The TCP port for the FirewallHost;. |
| FirewallUser | A user name if authentication is to be used connecting through a firewall. |
| FirewallType | Determines the type of firewall to connect through. |
| CodePage | The system code page used for Unicode to Multibyte translations. |