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In this section, you can see information about the new features and functionality in this release.

New Features

The following new functionality has been added in this release:

Batch Scalability

^{Ref: XE-16056}

Usage Engine Private Edition now supports horizontal scaling for batch workflows, enabling faster processing through parallel workflow execution. This feature includes new Scalable Inter Workflow agents and a new Partition Profile. Kafka storage is required throughout the scalable solution.

See https://infozone.atlassian.net/wiki/x/oALWF for more information.

SAP CTS+ Integration

^{Ref: XE-14038}

Usage Engine Private Edition now integrates with SAP CTS+ to streamline configuration management across environments. Key features include simplified configuration management, flexible import options, and a decoupled export process. Exports are created separately and uploaded to CTS+ for transport and deployment.

See, https://infozone.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AwAhG for more information.

New Connectors

SAP CC REST Agent

^{Ref: XE-11292}

SAP CC REST agent allows you to connect and send charging requests to SAP Convergent Charging on SAP Cloud (RISE). The agent will use API to communicate with the SAP CC server, sending HTTP requests and receiving HTTP responses in return.

SAP CC REST agent has its own UDRs separate from other SAP CC agents and it is generated based on YAML files of the REST API version used by the SAP CC server.

For more information, see https://infozone.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/MD94/pages/352179551.

APN Processing Agent

^{Ref: XE-14066}

The APN processing agent is now available for real-time workflows. It enables push notifications to be sent to mobile devices using Apple certificates.

The APN processing agent includes two distinct UDRs: one for pushing notifications and another for reporting results.

For more information, see APN (4.3).

Statistics and Monitoring

Dashboard

^{Ref: XE-14066}

A live health view of the entire system is now available and accessible from the start page of the desktop. You can view the number of aborted workflows, error logs, monitor the memory and CPU usage for the Platform and any running EC’s.

For more information, see Dashboard View (4.3) .

https://digitalroute.atlassian.net/browse/XE-10595

System Statistics

^{Ref: XE-9285}

The System Statistics, previously only available in Desktop Client, has now been made available in Desktop Online.

For more information, see System Statistics (4.3).

Pico Viewer

^{Ref: XE-11862}

The Pico Viewer previously only available in Desktop Client, has now been made available in Desktop Online.

For more information, see Pico Viewer (4.3).

Enhancements

JCo Uploader Routing Errors

^{Ref: XE-13302}

A new checkbox called Enable Route Error Handling has now been added in the JCo Uploader agent. With this option you can route the record UDR to an error route if it contains an invalid value.

See SAP JCo Uploader Agent Configuration(4.3) for more information.

Data Type Conversion Property for SAP JCo ABAP Type P

^{Ref: XE-14878}

A new property is introduced to define the data type used for converting values when mapping to SAP JCo ABAP Type P (Binary Coded Decimal). The saprfc.bcd.double property provides flexibility to users in handling data types.

See EC Properties(4.3) for more information.

SAP RFC Processor Agent Supports Execution Time Threshold Configuration

^{Ref: XE-14268}

Two additional options; the Enable Logging for Execution Exceeding Time Threshold checkbox and Execution Threshold Time (min) field are added to the SAP RFC Processor agent configuration to allow users to configure the execution time threshold.

When an RFC Function takes too long, any attempt to abort the workflow will be logged in the System Log. 

See SAP RFC Processor Agent Configuration(4.3) for more information.

followRedirects Field for RequestCycle UDR in HTTP/2 Agents

^{Ref: XE-14079/XE14077}

To accommodate scenarios where a cookie may be included in the 3xx response message, the followRedirects field is introduced in the HTTP/2 RequestCycle UDR to disable automatic redirection if necessary.

See RequestCycle(4.3) for more information.

Web IDE

^{Ref: XE-18787}

In this release we also have a new web IDE available as a beta feature. The IDE-style interface provides a development environment similar to other IDE tools. If you are interested to try it out, contact you account manager.