Michael Gautsch
Henning Sanders
Introduction
Building on the foundational overview of SAP Omnichannel Promotion and Pricing (OPPS) in the cloud, provided in the first part of our series, this article delves into OPPS’s core architecture and integration capabilities. As described in the first blog, SAP OPPS supports various integration scenarios.
Ways of integrating SAP OPPS
SAP S/4HANA
OPPS can be seamlessly integrated into SAP S/4HANA, enabling centralized pricing control. No additional development is required, and OPPS can be integrated with SAP Standard.
SAP Commerce Cloud
Integrating OPPS with SAP Commerce Cloud allows for the deployment of personalized pricing and offers directly within your online store.
SAP Customer Activity Repository (CAR)
SAP CAR provides the foundation for data-driven decision-making in OPPS. This integration enables the analysis of customer behavior and the creation of targeted pricing strategies.
External systems
OPPS can also connect to external systems, such as ERP solutions, web shops, and customer interaction systems, via interfaces (API).
What is the foundation for technical communication?
The SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) is central to SAP OPPS integration. It provides a secure, scalable cloud environment that accelerates the development and operation of applications like OPPS. By leveraging standard interfaces like OData and REST APIs, SAP BTP facilitates seamless integration between OPPS and other SAP systems, as well as external applications. This enhances agility and allows companies to respond swiftly to changing market conditions.
What might the integration look like?
The following diagram illustrates a potential OPPS integration within a new or existing system landscape.
Conclusion
Integrating SAP OPPS is a strategic step toward optimizing pricing and delivering a cohesive shopping experience for customers. Located within SAP BTP, OPPS connects smoothly with existing systems, offering a wide range of benefits (faster development, enhanced scalability, etc.) to boost competitiveness
Looking ahead
In our next article, we’ll focus on the specific features offered by SAP Omnichannel Promotion and Pricing (OPPS) that serve as the technical foundation for integration.
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SAP OPPS (1) – Central management of pricing and promotions
SAP OPPS is another product from SAP’s Industry Cloud landscape alongside SAP OMSA and SAP OMF. But what does OPPS actually stand for and what are the benefits of introducing this system?
SAP OPPS (3) – Functionalities of SAP OPPS
What are the core functionalities of SAP OPPS – the price administration tool of SAP?Within this article we provide answers to that question.