Integrating C4C with SAP ERP using HCI  ( SLD )

Hi all,
in order to link C4C with SAP ERP via HCI, Is it mandatory add the SAP ERP to a SLD ?
thank u in advance.

Hi Daniele
Use the integration guide from SMP first - that is the final source.  The how-to guides can supplement but they aren't necessarily updated every quarter.   We have a new how-to guide for certificates as well - hopefully you found that one.   In 4.5 the cloud system they are referring to is HCI.   We also have a video for this - did you watch Prakash's elearning?   It's in our how-to guide blog - this might help.  
So 1. get the integraiton guide, follow it
2. Use Prakash's  video Integrating SAP Cloud for Customer with SAP ERP - YouTube
3.  Use the certificate how-to guide
-ginger

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