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This document details the use of Groovy scripts to enhance email integration in SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) by enabling dynamic handling of email attachments. It provides a step-by-step guide, best practices, and common use cases for sending attachments such as invoices and reports. Additionally, it addresses troubleshooting techniques for common issues related to email attachment processing.

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Enhancing Email Integration in CPI Using Groovy Scripts 1746155417

This document details the use of Groovy scripts to enhance email integration in SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) by enabling dynamic handling of email attachments. It provides a step-by-step guide, best practices, and common use cases for sending attachments such as invoices and reports. Additionally, it addresses troubleshooting techniques for common issues related to email attachment processing.

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Enhancing Email Integration in SAP CPI Using

Groovy Scripts
BY JALLAJ KUMAR

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Introduction

Email communication plays a vital role in enterprise integration scenarios, and SAP Cloud
Platform Integration (CPI) provides the flexibility to send emails with attachments
dynamically.

One of the best ways to achieve this is through Groovy scripting. By leveraging Groovy,
developers can efficiently manipulate email content and add attachments without the risk
of corruption.

This document explores the implementation of email attachments in SAP CPI using Groovy
scripts, providing a detailed step-by-step guide, best practices, and real-world use cases.

Why Use Groovy for Email Attachments?

SAP CPI offers built-in functionalities for email handling, but Groovy scripts provide greater control
and flexibility. Here are some key benefits of using Groovy for handling email attachments:

1. Dynamic Attachment Processing – Groovy allows dynamic handling of email attachments,


such as encoding, decoding, and modifying attachments based on business logic.
2. Seamless Integration – Scripts can be embedded into SAP CPI flows for smooth integration
with multiple systems and APIs.
3. Improved Performance – By efficiently managing attachments, Groovy scripts optimize data
processing within integration flows.
4. Avoidance of File Corruption – Base64 encoding and decoding ensure that the attached files
remain intact during transmission.

Use Cases of Email Attachments in SAP CPI

Some common business scenarios where email attachments are required:

• Sending invoices as PDF attachments to customers.

• Attaching reports generated by SAP systems to automated emails.

• Forwarding error logs and debugging reports to support teams.

• Distributing policy documents or contracts within organizations.

• Automating notifications with relevant supporting documents.

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Complete Groovy Script for Email Attachments

import com.sap.gateway.ip.core.customdev.util.Message
import org.apache.camel.impl.DefaultAttachment
import javax.mail.util.ByteArrayDataSource

def Message processData(Message message) {


def body = message.getBody(java.lang.String) as String;

// Get the binary attachment content in the form of a byte array


def pdfBytes = body.decodeBase64()

// Construct a ByteArrayDataSource object with the byte array and MIME type
def data = new ByteArrayDataSource(pdfBytes, 'application/pdf')

// Construct a DefaultAttachment object


def att = new DefaultAttachment(data)

// Add the attachment to the message


message.addAttachmentObject('SamplePdf.pdf', att)

return message
}

Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Groovy Script

Step 1: Import Necessary Classes

import com.sap.gateway.ip.core.customdev.util.Message
import org.apache.camel.impl.DefaultAttachment
import javax.mail.util.ByteArrayDataSource

Explanation: These imports are crucial for handling message content and managing email
attachments.

Step 2: Retrieve the Message Body

def Message processData(Message message) {


def body = message.getBody(java.lang.String) as String;

Explanation: The script retrieves the email body, assuming it is in Base64 format.

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Step 3: Decode the Base64 Content

def pdfBytes = body.decodeBase64()

Explanation: Base64 encoding ensures that files are transferred without corruption. Here, we
decode it back into a binary format.

Step 4: Create a ByteArrayDataSource

def data = new ByteArrayDataSource(pdfBytes, 'application/pdf')

Explanation: A ByteArrayDataSource object acts as an intermediary to hold the binary data and
define its MIME type.

Step 5: Construct and Attach the File

def att = new DefaultAttachment(data)


message.addAttachmentObject('SamplePdf.pdf', att)

Explanation: The script creates an attachment object and adds it to the email message with a
specified filename.

Handling Multiple Attachments

If you need to send multiple attachments in an email, simply repeat the attachment creation steps
for each file. For example, if you're attaching both a PDF and an Excel file, you can modify the
script as follows:

def Message processData(Message message) {


def pdfBody = message.getProperty("pdfBase64") as String;
def excelBody = message.getProperty("excelBase64") as String;

// Decode both files


def pdfBytes = pdfBody.decodeBase64()
def excelBytes = excelBody.decodeBase64()

// Create data sources


def pdfData = new ByteArrayDataSource(pdfBytes, 'application/pdf')
def excelData = new ByteArrayDataSource(excelBytes, 'application/vnd.ms-excel')

// Create attachments
def pdfAtt = new DefaultAttachment(pdfData)
def excelAtt = new DefaultAttachment(excelData)

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// Add attachments to message
message.addAttachmentObject('Invoice.pdf', pdfAtt)
message.addAttachmentObject('Report.xlsx', excelAtt)

return message
}

Best Practices for Using Groovy in SAP CPI

• Ensure the message body is in the correct format before processing.


• Use exception handling (`try-catch`) to manage errors gracefully.
• Optimize Base64 encoding/decoding to improve performance.
• Use logging statements (`messageLog.addAttachment()`) for debugging.
• Validate file integrity before sending to prevent corrupted attachments.

Common Errors and Troubleshooting

File Appears Corrupted

Solution: Ensure that the Base64 encoding and decoding are implemented correctly.

Attachment Not Found

Solution: Check if the filename matches the expected value in the email template.

Email Not Sent

Solution: Verify SMTP configurations in the SAP CPI mail adapter settings.

Slow Processing

Solution: Avoid handling large files directly in the script; use external storage if needed.

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Conclusion

Using Groovy scripts in SAP CPI to add attachments to emails enhances integration efficiency and
ensures reliable file transmission. This document covered step-by-step implementation, multiple
attachment handling, best practices, and troubleshooting techniques. By following these
guidelines, developers can ensure seamless and secure email-based integration.

Thank You

Jallaj Kumar

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