Int4 Suite Feature Scope Description & Comparison

Test Case Management

A centralized repository for storing test cases, ensuring easy access and management. Provides a flexible organizational structure, allowing test cases to be grouped into folders for better categorization and retrieval

Test Execution

Test cases can be executed manually on demand or automatically based on a predefined schedule

Test Reporting

Provides both summary and detailed views of test results, including statistical insights. Test results are persisted in the database for traceability and can be exported for further analysis and reporting.

Stress Testing (Load Generation)

Enables the execution of a predefined set of test cases multiple times (N-number of iterations) to simulate high system load and assess performance under stress conditions. Helps identify bottlenecks and optimize system stability.

Change Management Integration

Provides a configurable mechanism to automatically create Jira tickets (defects) or SAP Solution Manager Incidents based on Test Run reports.

Import / Export - Test Cases

Enables Import and Export of Test Case library

Import / Export - Complete dataset

Enables Import and Export of Test Case library and Automation Objects, DB Validations

Machine Learning-Assisted Test Case Selection

Utilizes the Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) algorithm to analyze and categorize test cases into topics. Based on this categorization, relevant messages are selected from each topic, enabling test case reduction while maintaining comprehensive coverage. Requires access to SAP HANA DB.

Test Case Analysis

A configurable tool that allows grouping test cases based on predefined data fields from its content. Supports moving or copying test cases into a new folder structure according to the grouping criteria, enabling better organization and test management.

Virtual Folders

Enables dynamic test case allocation to virtual folders by specified criteria

Test Case Loader

Enables creation of Test Cases and Folders from Input file

Simulation of Connected Systems for Inbound APIs

Enables the simulation of external systems by injecting test messages into the integration platform, mimicking inbound API communication with the SAP backend system. Supports various integration platforms—refer to integration platform plugins for a list of supported environments.

Event-Based Service Virtualization for Asynchronous APIs

Enables the automatic simulation of communication between virtualized systems and system under test for asynchronous APIs. The external system response is triggered on demand by incoming requests from the SAP environment (Request-Response model), allowing for seamless testing without dependency on live external systems.

Supports various integration platforms—refer to integration platform plugins for a list of supported environments.

Rule-Based Response Generation

Generates simulated system responses based on predefined transformation rules using XSLT or the Integration Platform interface. This ensures dynamic and rule-driven request-to-response conversion, enabling realistic test simulations.

History-Based Response Generation

Generates simulated system responses by leveraging historical records of previously processed messages. This approach ensures realistic test execution by mimicking actual system behavior based on past interactions.

Read Test Data from Connected Systems

Allows the creation of test cases based on historical messages processed on the integration platform. This ensures accurate and relevant test scenarios by leveraging previously exchanged data. Test cases can be manually edited to adjust parameters, modify test conditions, or refine validation criteria as needed.

Data Scrambling

Provides anonymization and scrambling of sensitive data before storing it in test cases. This ensures compliance with data privacy regulations and protects confidential information while maintaining the integrity and usability of test scenarios.

Test Data Dynamization

Enables dynamic modification of test case content using configurable variables. This allows for flexible test execution by adjusting input values without the need to create separate test cases, improving reusability and efficiency.

XML/Edifact/Flat Payload Validation

Compares the results of integration platform testing by analyzing historical outcomes against current execution. The comparator supports multiple formats, including XML, Edifact, and flat files, ensuring compatibility with various message structures. The system also allows for field exclusion or ignoring specific values to accommodate dynamic data variations.

Performance Reports

Captures execution performance data from supported platforms (currently SAP Cloud Integration only) and visualizes the results using graphical representations. This enables performance monitoring, trend analysis, and identification of potential bottlenecks in test execution.

Int4 Shield Lite Limitations

Limitation: Int4 Shield Lite

Int4 Shield Lite is exclusively intended for SAP PI/PO to SAP Integration Suite migration projects. The permissible scope of software usage includes:

• Creation of test cases in the SAP PI/PO system.

• Execution of test cases in the SAP PI/PO system, limited to 14 days after test case creation.

• Execution of test cases in the SAP Integration Suite.

• Automated, rule-based conversion of SAP PI/PO ICO to SAP CPI iFlows for selected migration scenarios.

SAP PI/PO Plugin

SAP PI/PO Testing

Provides support for testing SAP PI/PO (ABAP & JAVA stack)

• Supports SAP PI/PO versions NetWeaver 7.31 – 7.5. For older versions, SAP Note 2437778 must be implemented.

• The testing skips sender adapters

• Possibility of testing sender adapter modules

SAP Cloud Integration Plugin

SAP IS Testing

Provides support for testing Neo and Cloud Foundry environments of SAP Cloud Integration.

• In SAP Cloud Integration, sender communication is tested using the Int4 Suite Dispatcher IFlow.

• Testing sender communication for protocols based on private keys (e.g. AS2) is not technically feasible. To perform testing in such cases, it is recommended to split the logic into separate iFlows.

• Trace persistence or attachments can be used for historical test case creation

SAP CI TPM Plugin

SAP TPM (B2B) E2E Inbound

SAP TPM (B2B) Outbound

Automatically creates a test folder structure based on SAP TPM (Trading Partner Management) configuration. Supports testing of TPM flows by leveraging B2B monitoring, ensuring accurate validation of business-to-business integration processes.

SAP API Management plugin

Provides support for testing SAP API Mangement

Boomi plugin**

Boomi Testing

Provides support for testing Boomi.
Additional customer-specific customization might be required to support this integration platform.The appropriate product version must be confirmed in the license agreement.

Microsoft Azure Integration Services plugin**

Microsoft Azure Integration Services Testing

Provides support for testing Microsoft Azure Logic Apps and Microsoft Azure Service Bus
Additional customer-specific customization might be required to support this integration platform.The appropriate product version must be confirmed in the license agreement.

Software AG WebMethods plugin**

webMethods Testing

Provides support for testing Webmethods

MuleSoft plugin**

MuleSoft Testing

Connector to Mulesoft logging platform, enabling test case creation and execution for Mulesoft based API's (limited by configured logging setup on Mulesoft platform)

Generic Adapter for custom integration platforms

Generic Synchronous Interface Testing

A set of services that can be integrated into custom integration platform flows, enabling testing without requiring dedicated support from Int4 Suite. This ensures flexibility for organizations using non-standard or proprietary integration solutions.

SAP Event Mesh Plugin

SAP Event Mesh Inbound

SAP Event Mesh Outbound

SAP Event Mesh Message Collection

Support for writing and reading from/to queues and topics to enable test automation

SAP Advanced Event Mesh Plugin

SAP Advanced Event Mesh Inbound

SAP Advanced Event Mesh Outbound

Support for writing and reading from/to queues and topics to enable test automation

Solace PubSub+ plugin**

Solace PubSub+ Inbound

Solace PubSub+ Outbound

Support for writing and reading from/to queues and topics to enable test automation

Robotic crawler for SAP PI/PO

Automatically generates a folder structure, automation objects, and test cases for SAP PI/PO interfaces. This streamlines test case creation and enhances automation efficiency within SAP PI/PO environments.

Robotic crawler for SAP CI

Activates SAP CI trace and collects processed messages to create test cases for a set of interfaces

Robotic crawler for Boomi

Collects processed messages to create test cases for a set of interfaces

Robotic crawler for Generic Adapter

Collects processed messages to create test cases for a set of interfaces

Robotic crawler for WebMethods

Collects processed messages to create test cases for a set of interfaces

Robotic crawler for Mulesoft

Collects processed messages to create test cases for a set of interfaces

Robotic crawler for IDOC's

Collects processed IDoc messages in SAP S/4HANA systems

Robotic crawler for TPM

Collects processed messages to create test cases for a set of interfaces

Reading API Definition from SAP API Management

Supports reading API definitions from SAP Business Accelerator Hub, SAP API Management Portal, or importing them from a file based on the OpenAPI Specification. This enables seamless integration and testing of APIs within the SAP ecosystem.

Functional API Testing by HTTP(S) Calls

Validates the functional correctness of an API by executing HTTP(S) requests. Allows defining an expected output structure and marking a test as success or failure based on whether the actual response matches the configured structure.

Throttling API Testing

Enables the creation of test expressions that simulate policy violations such as Quota Policy, Spike Arrest Policy, and other rate-limiting mechanisms to validate API performance under restricted conditions.

API Key Validation

Provides test expressions to verify whether an API is secured with an API Key, ensuring that access control mechanisms are correctly implemented.

API Security (Authentication and Authorization)

Supports testing OAuth authentication flows, including two-legged (client credentials) and three-legged (authorization code) OAuth scenarios, against the required OAuth token endpoint to ensure proper security implementation.

IDOC, AIF, and Proxy Testing

Supports direct backend testing of inbound and outbound IDOCs and SAP Proxies without requiring an integration platform. Additionally, enables testing of inbound AIF messages, ensuring seamless validation of message processing within the SAP backend.

SAP S4HANA / ECC Plug-in

Provides a set of function modules to read SAP documents or trigger IDOCs and SOA messages, such as those generated through Output Control, ensuring comprehensive backend validation.

Database Document Validation

Performs test validation by comparing documents posted in the SAP backend against reference data stored in test case definitions. Utilizes pre-delivered, yet fully customizable database mapping templates, ensuring adaptability to various business scenarios.

RFC/BAPI Testing

Enables the creation and execution of test cases using RFC function modules, including BAPIs, to validate backend functionality and business logic execution.

Transaction Call-Based Test Cases

Supports test case execution based on recorded SAP transactions, leveraging LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) data structures, allowing for automated and repeatable testing of business processes.

SAP CBTA, SAP eCATT, and SAP Test Suite’s Test Configuration Integration Plugin

Enables the execution of external UI test tools that are compatible with SAP Test Suite directly from Int4 Suite. This integration allows seamless coordination between API testing and UI-based testing, ensuring comprehensive end-to-end test coverage within SAP environments.

Selenium Integration Plugin

Allows the execution of Selenium scripts directly from Int4 Suite, enabling automated UI testing alongside API and backend validations. Requires a Selenium server installation for proper execution.

Feature

Workflow Testing - Linking Test Cases in Process Order

Testing scenarios and flows

Visualizing Test Run Reports as a Process Report

Enables the grouping of test cases into a structured process order, allowing for data transfer between test steps. This ensures seamless execution of end-to-end business scenarios where test cases depend on outputs from previous steps.

Process Builder

Automatically links test cases into scenarios based on variable configurations in Automation Objects. This enables dynamic test execution by grouping related test cases into structured workflows.

API for Integrating Int4 Suite with External Software

Facilitates integration of Int4 Suite with UI test automation tools, CI/CD pipelines, and defect/test management systems. Supports solutions such as Tricentis Tosca and SAP Solution Manager Test Suite, allowing external tools to trigger Int4 Suite test cases through an exposed API, ensuring a unified testing approach across different layers of the software development lifecycle.