Connecting the dox42 SAP Data Source to SAP

  • Published on Jul 1, 2025
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Connect the dox42 SAP data source to SAP in order to:

Steps

  1. In Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint, go to the dox42 ribbon and select Data Map.

    Toolbar displaying various functions like Generate, Data Map, and Refresh Template options.

    dox42 ribbon

    The Data Map Designer window opens.

    Data Map Designer interface showing various data source options for integration.

    Data Map Designer

  2. Select SAP Data Source.
    The SAP Data Source window opens.

    SAP Datasource configuration screen with fields for username, password, and server details.

    Connection tab of the Data Map Designer

  3. To configure the connection:

    1. You can define data fields of any other data source for every value or simply enter the values as well.
      By defining data fields, you can keep the configuration for example in an Excel or XML file.

    2. Enter your username and password.
      These can be encrypted with the dox42 Crypto Data Source. For more information, watch our My first dox42 document tutorial.

    3. Fill in the Client and Language text fields.

    4. Depending on your SAP system, select the corresponding radio button (Single Application Server or Load Balanced) and enter the required data.

Result

You have connected the dox42 SAP data source to SAP.