C_CPI Integration Suite Development Practice Question
An integration developer needs to create an integration flow that exposes an HTTPS endpoint to receive messages from an external partner. The partner will send JSON payloads and expects a synchronous response. Which sender adapter should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse sender adapters that handle different protocols; only the HTTPS sender adapter provides an HTTP endpoint that can accept JSON and return a synchronous response.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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HTTPS sender adapter
The HTTPS sender adapter is the standard way to expose an integration flow as an HTTP endpoint in SAP Cloud Integration. It supports synchronous request-response and can process JSON payloads, exactly as required for the external partner's integration.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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SOAP sender adapter
Why it's wrong here
The SOAP sender adapter is used when the incoming message is a SOAP envelope over HTTP. Since the partner sends JSON payloads, a SOAP adapter would not be appropriate because it expects XML-based SOAP messages. Using it would cause message processing failures due to format mismatch.
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HTTPS sender adapter
Why this is correct
The HTTPS sender adapter in SAP Cloud Integration allows the tenant to expose an HTTP-based endpoint that external systems can call. It supports synchronous request-response processing, which matches the partner's expectation of receiving a response. It can also handle JSON payloads directly, making it the correct choice for this scenario.
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IDoc sender adapter
Why it's wrong here
The IDoc sender adapter is designed to receive IDoc messages from SAP systems, typically via tRFC or similar protocols. It is not used for HTTP-based JSON communication with external partners. This adapter would not be able to accept the JSON payloads described.
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XI sender adapter
Why it's wrong here
The XI sender adapter is used for communication within SAP Process Orchestration or SAP PI/PO landscapes, not for exposing endpoints to external partners over HTTPS. It does not support JSON payloads natively and is not suitable for this cloud integration scenario.
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