A destination defines how the extracted SAP data is processed. This could be a conversion to file-based formats for local or cloud-based file systems or to deliver the data to targets like databases and other APIs. For a complete list of available destinations, see Destinations.

Creating a new Destination #

Follow the steps below to create a new destination:

  1. In the main window of the designer, open the menu [Server] > [Manage Destinations]. The window “Manage Destinations” opens. Load-Destinations
  2. Click [Add] (1) to create a new destination. The window “Destination Details” opens.
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  3. Enter a unique name for the destination (2).
  4. Select a destination type from the drop down list (3). The destination details are displayed.
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  5. Fill out the destination details. The destination details vary depending on the destination type.
    For more information about the destination details, select your destination:
  6. Click [Test Connection] to check the connection to the destination.
  7. Click [OK] to save the destination.

The destination is now available and can be assigned to extractions.

Assigning Destinations to Extractions #

Extractions write data to their assigned destination. Follow the steps below to assign a destination to an extraction:

  1. In the main window of the designer, select an extraction.
  2. Click [Destination]. The window “Destination Settings” opens.
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  3. In the “Destination Settings” window, select a destination from the drop down menu. Load-Shared-Destination-SQLServer
  4. Optional: change the destination settings.
    Destination settings are specific to the selected extraction and vary depending on the destination type.
    For more information about the destination settings, select your destination:
  5. Click [OK] to confirm your input.

When running the extraction, the extracted SAP data is now written to the destination.