Create an SAP S/4HANA connection

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title: Create an SAP S/4HANA connection
description: Establish a zero copy connection to an SAP S/4HANA system in Zero Copy Connector Hub.
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# Create an SAP S/4HANA connection

Establish a zero copy connection to an SAP S/4HANA system in Zero Copy Connector Hub.

## Before you begin

Role required: df\_connection\_admin

## About this task

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to the available primary connectors in Zero Copy Connector Hub in one of the following ways:

    -   Navigate to **All** > **Workflow Data Fabric Hub** > **Available connectors** > **Primary connectors**.
    -   Navigate to **Admin** > **Workflow Data Fabric Hub** > **Available connectors** > **Primary connectors**.
2.  Find the SAP S/4HANA connector and select **Connect**.

3.  On the form, fill in the fields.

    |Field|Description|
    |-----|-----------|
    |Name and description|
    |Connection label|Unique name for this connection. This helps in identifying the connection within your system.|
    |Connection name|System-generated name based on the Connection label. This field cannot be modified once the connection is established.|
    |Short description|Description of the connection explaining what it is about.|
    |Connection attributes|
    |Instance URL|URL of your local instance.|
    |Authentication methods|
    |ServiceNow username|Username of the current user accessing your local instance.|
    |ServiceNow user password|Password of the current user accessing your local instance.|

4.  Select **Connect**.


## Result

A test connection is made to the external data source, verifying that the connection details are correct and the data source is accessible.

## What to do next

If the connection succeeds, configure data steward access on the **Access Control** tab. See .

If the connection fails, verify the connection details with your data source administrator and try again.