Adapter properties dropdown not updated with list even after installation (SAP 7.2 adapter)

When working with SAP 7.2 adapters in BizTalk Server, you may encounter an issue where the adapter properties dropdown remains empty even after successful installation. This is a common problem that occurs when specific assembly files are not properly deployed to the BizTalk group.

Root Cause

The issue typically occurs because the BizTalkPropertySchema assembly, which is responsible for Microsoft adapter properties, is not deployed correctly during the installation process. This assembly contains the property schema definitions that populate the dropdown options in the adapter configuration.

Solution Steps

To resolve this issue, follow these manual deployment steps ?

Step 1: Locate the Required DLL

Find the BizTalkPropertySchema.dll file in your SAP adapter installation directory. This file is typically located in the adapter's installation folder under the BizTalk Server program files.

Step 2: Manual Assembly Deployment

Copy the BizTalkPropertySchema.dll manually to ensure the dropdown options appear correctly. Deploy this assembly to your BizTalk group using the BizTalk Administration Console or command-line tools.

gacutil /i BizTalkPropertySchema.dll

Step 3: Verify Global Assembly Cache

Ensure that the Global Assembly Cache (GAC) is properly synchronized when adding the assembly. This step is crucial for the adapter properties to be recognized by the BizTalk runtime.

gacutil /l BizTalkPropertySchema

Verification

After completing these steps, restart the BizTalk Administration Console and check if the adapter properties dropdown is now populated with the expected configuration options. The properties should appear when configuring send ports or receive locations using the SAP adapter.

Conclusion

This manual deployment of the BizTalkPropertySchema assembly resolves the dropdown population issue with SAP 7.2 adapters, ensuring that all configuration properties are available for proper adapter setup.