====== 2.4 SAP Integration ======

Providing SAP data via the Gateway.

===== Options =====

==== 1. SAP HANA Direct ====

Gateway supports PostgreSQL protocol, which HANA partially offers.

==== 2. Replicated Data ====

Replicate SAP data to SQL Server (e.g., via SAP LT):

<code>
[SAP] -> [SAP LT Replication] -> [SQL Server] <-> [Data Gateway]
</code>

==== 3. SAP BW/4HANA ====

Pre-built data models via SQL interface.

===== Use Cases =====

  * Financial data in Excel
  * Material master for third-party systems
  * Customer analysis in Power BI

===== Note =====

Direct SAP access requires appropriate SAP licenses. The Gateway does not replace SAP interfaces but complements them.