What is Internal & External SAP System and Use of Internet Graphic Server

[Former Member]

Hello Gurus

Internet Graphic Server Landscape

It says Both SAP Systems and external systems can send data to the IGS

Graphic generated can be displayed on any front end

Can Somebody Tell Me what is Internal SAP System & External SAP System?

What is the use of IGS in Internal SAP System & External SAP System?

While Installing SAP why IGS is necessary these days?

[matthias_gemmel · Accepted solution]

Hi,

an external system does not mean an SAP system. You can use the HTTP interface of the IGS with your own application to generate graphics without an SAP system.

The IGS is used by some SAP applications, can be used in your own SAP programs and plays a big role in SEM and BW.

Regards

Matthias