When you import target definitions from SAP, the Designer uses RFC to connect to the SAP application server. The Designer calls functions in the SAP system to import target tables. SAP returns a list of tables from the SAP dictionary. You can select multiple tables to import into the PowerCenter repository. The Designer imports the tables as an SAP ECC target definition.

You can drag an SAP source definition into the Target Designer workspace. The Designer creates an SAP target definition that matches the source definition. You can edit the definition to change information, such as the description, columns, data types, and target type.