Adding a subaccount in a cloud connector is a critical step for establishing secure, on-premise connectivity for your cloud applications. This process links your SAP Cloud Connector instance directly to a specific SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) subaccount, enabling cloud applications to securely access resources within your internal network.
Prerequisites
Before you begin adding a subaccount, ensure you have the following:
- SAP Cloud Connector Installed: A running instance of SAP Cloud Connector.
- Administrator Access: Credentials to log in to the Cloud Connector administration UI.
- SAP BTP Subaccount Details:
- Your SAP BTP Subaccount ID.
- The region where your SAP BTP subaccount is located (e.g.,
eu10,us10). - Credentials for a technical user with permissions to connect the Cloud Connector to the subaccount (often an S-user or a dedicated Cloud Connector user).
Step-by-Step Guide to Adding a Subaccount
Follow these steps to successfully connect your cloud connector to an SAP BTP subaccount:
1. Access Your SAP Cloud Connector Instance
Begin by opening the Cloud Connector's web-based administration interface:
- Open your web browser and navigate to the Cloud Connector administration UI, typically found at
https://<Cloud_Connector_Host>:8443(e.g.,https://localhost:8443). - Log in using your administrator username and password.
Proxy Configuration Insight:
If your SAP Cloud Connector is installed within your corporate firewall and requires outbound internet access through a proxy server, you might need to maintain these proxy settings. You can check and configure these settings under the "Configuration" section in the navigation pane on the left side of the UI.
2. Initiate Subaccount Addition
Once you are logged into the Cloud Connector UI:
- Navigate to the "Connector" page. This is usually the default landing page or easily accessible from the left-hand navigation menu.
- On the "Connector" page, locate and click the "Add Subaccount" button or link.
3. Provide Subaccount Details
A dialog box will appear, prompting you to enter the details for your SAP BTP subaccount:
- Region: Select the geographical region of your SAP BTP subaccount from the dropdown list (e.g.,
Europe (Frankfurt) - eu10). - Subaccount ID: Enter the unique ID of your SAP BTP subaccount.
- Subaccount User: Provide the username of the technical user that the Cloud Connector will use to authenticate with your SAP BTP subaccount.
- Password: Enter the password for the specified subaccount user.
- Display Name: (Optional) Provide a descriptive name for this subaccount connection, making it easier to identify in the UI.
Here's an example of the information you'll typically provide:
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Region | The SAP BTP region where your subaccount is hosted. | eu10 (Europe - Frankfurt) |
| Subaccount ID | Your unique SAP BTP subaccount identifier. | a1b2c3d4e5f6g7h8i9j0k1l2m3n4o5p6 |
| Subaccount User | Technical user for Cloud Connector to connect to SAP BTP. | S0001234567_CCL or P123456_CCL |
| Password | Password for the Subaccount User. | ******** |
| Display Name | A user-friendly name for this connection. | MyDevSubaccount |
4. Confirm and Save
- After entering all the required details, click "Save" or "Add" to confirm.
- The Cloud Connector will attempt to establish a connection to your SAP BTP subaccount. If successful, the subaccount will appear in the "Connector" overview table with a status indicating it's connected.
Next Steps and Best Practices
Once the subaccount is added and connected, you can proceed with further configurations:
- Cloud To On-Premise: Configure access rules under the "Cloud To On-Premise" section to specify which internal systems (e.g., backend SAP systems, databases) can be exposed to your SAP BTP applications. Learn more about configuring Cloud To On-Premise access.
- Trust Management: Ensure that trust is established between your Cloud Connector and your SAP BTP subaccount for secure communication.
- High Availability: For production environments, consider setting up a high-availability setup for your Cloud Connector to ensure continuous connectivity.
- Monitoring: Regularly monitor the status of your Cloud Connector and subaccount connections to ensure optimal performance and address any issues promptly.
Adding a subaccount to your Cloud Connector creates the foundational secure tunnel, allowing your cloud applications to seamlessly integrate with your existing on-premise infrastructure.
