You can extract data from mySAP applications using the ABAP program through RFC. Create a mapping in the Designer that uses the ABAP program. Generate and install the ABAP program on the SAP server that extracts the source data. When you configure a session, you can access the source data through streaming or a staged file. The PowerCenter Integration Service accesses streamed data through RFC. It accesses staged files through FTP, SFTP, or standard file I/O, typically using network file sharing, such as NFS.

Perform the following steps to extract data from mySAP applications using the ABAP program: