SAP IBP Control Tower – Intelligent Visibility - Enhancing the Intelligent Visibility Map in two simple steps

How to Enhance the Intelligent Visibility Map in Two Simple Steps?

For those who find the default map in IBP Intelligent Visibility lacking in detail, we bring you a welcome update: enhancing its features is not only possible but also completely free and can be achieved in just two simple steps.

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Steps to Enhance the Map

1. Register a free account at the HERE platform and generate the Access Key.

• Register a new account using the following link.
• Once logged on, head over to Account Settings -> Apps -> Register a new app. You can use “IBP_Maps” as the App Name. 
• Access the newly created App account -> API Keys -> Create API Key -> Copy the Key. We will use it in the next step.

2. Set up IBP Communication System & Communication Arrangement

• Access IBP Fiori Homepage -> Communication Systems app -> New -> Name it “Here_Maps” or any other relevant name -> Host name: “platform.here.com”
• Communication Arrangements -> New -> Select “SAP_COM_0583“ Scenario ID. Set the following settings:

             – Communication System: Select the “Here_Maps” system

             – Provider ID: Select “Here” from the list

             – Access Key: Paste the Key generated in Step 1

• Head to the “Intelligent Visibility” app and refresh the page. The new map will be displayed!

Glossary

SAP Help: Integrating with Supported External Map Providers Link

Wiki: Configuring HERE (formerly Nokia, NAVTEQ) maps:

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