Installing the SAP Java Connector (SAP JCo)

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The SAP Java Connector (SAPJCo) is a component provided by SAP that enables the development of SAP-compatible components and applications in Java. SAP JCo is required by the iWay Application Adapter for mySAP ERP to support communication with the SAP Server in both directions: inbound calls (Java calls ABAP) and outbound calls (ABAP calls Java). This section describes how to install SAPJCo.

Note: For the current release status of the SAP Java Connector, refer to SAP Note #549268 in the SAP Service Marketplace.

A valid SAP service ID is required to access this site. To download the current version, follow the information provided on the SAP Java Connector (SAP JCo) overview page. For more information, contact your SAP BASIS Administrator.

Using the appropriate archive tool, open the archive containing the SAP Java Connector (SAP JCo) and extract the run-time files.


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SAP JCo files by Platform

Since the SAP JCo library files vary by operating system, the following section provides a useful reference that lists the required files by platform.

Windows

Linux/Solaris/OS400

HP-UX

AIX


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Installing SAP JCo on Windows Platforms

On Windows, the librfc32.dll must be placed in the Windows\System32 directory. The sapjco.jar and sapjcorfc.dll files must be placed in the following directory:

 
<iWaySMHome>\lib

where:

<iWaySMHome>

Is the directory where iWay Service Manager is installed.


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Installing SAP JCo on UNIX Platforms

On UNIX platforms, the directory in which the shared library files are located must be added to the shared library variable applicable to the operating system. The following is a list of platforms and associated variables:

AIX

HP-UX

Other UNIX Platforms


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