We are in the process of designing a bunch of file based interfaces . We are transferring files with a Linux based server (Connect Direct C:D) including both inbound and outbound .
Connect direct has the capability to post/retrieve files to/from SAP Application server directly. We have SAP PI also in our landscape.
Do we need to use SAP PI in these interfaces? Is there any advantage in using PI?
What would be the best approach to design such interfaces? There are multiple files involved and the frequency will be daily.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using PI?
Is there any risk if we dont use PI?