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SAP To Alteryx connection using odbc

Anasalter
7 - Meteor

Hi,

from last 1 year i have developed over 100 workflows which are suing input data tool to get data from SAP via ODBC Connection.
Now the problem is every three months SAP Password gets changed and in all the workflows wherever input tool is used to fetch the data i have to change the password and if i run any workflow with old password , it gets locked.
so are their any option that whenever the password change i just need to change it any one place and all my workflows run on this new password.

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alexnajm
18 - Pollux
18 - Pollux

Sounds like you need to look at DCM! DCM - Designer & DCM Supported Connectors and Tools

jrlindem
11 - Bolide

Agree with @alexnajm.  In lieu of DCM as an option, though, couldn't you also use the "Manage Data Connections" under:

  • Options > Advanced Options > Manage Data Connections

 

This is what I do when I have a credential "rotate."  I go here, update the specific credential that's called for in my workflows, and it updates for whenever that connection is used in a given workflow.

 

Here's what the screen looks like (don't mind all the warnings and errors 😅 ):

jrlindem_0-1756828960794.png

 

DCM is better but does require some configuration.  Hope that helps,  -Jay

Anasalter
7 - Meteor

Thanks for your responses @alexnajm @jrlindem .
today what i have tried is
File > manage connections > then added the data source and linked its credentials
after this i also tried the method @jrlindem mentioned 
But the problem still arises

I have not tried the DCM approach yet and it would be helpful if you can explain it.

 

alexnajm
18 - Pollux
18 - Pollux

DCM is a centralization of connections essentially. I think you should research online / the Community first, and come to us with specific questions / issues that we can help with - lots of resources available!

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