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mcp-bw-adt-api

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bw_dtp_execute

Trigger a data transfer process (DTP) in SAP BW/4HANA to move data. Use when you need to execute a DTP, noting the action is irreversible.

Instructions

Execute a DTP (triggers data transfer). Irreversible action.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.2.0

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

There are no annotations, so the description carries the burden of behavioral disclosure. It does explicitly say 'Irreversible action', which is a meaningful warning about side effects. However, it does not disclose whether execution is synchronous, whether it can be repeated safely, what happens to target data, or how results/status are returned.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is concise: two short sentences, front-loaded with the action and a clear warning. There is no filler. It is appropriately brief for a one-parameter tool, though slightly too terse to provide fuller context.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a destructive/irreversible execution tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is thin. It omits return behavior, execution modality, prerequisites, and any indication of what the caller should check afterward. The core action and danger are stated, but an agent is left without enough context to invoke it confidently.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The single parameter, id, is a bare string with no schema description, giving 0% schema coverage. The description adds no information about what id refers to, its format, or how to obtain it. An agent must infer that id means the DTP identifier.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description uses a specific verb, 'Execute', and names the resource, DTP, then clarifies it 'triggers data transfer'. This distinguishes it from the many DTP read/creation/activation siblings. However, it does not explicitly contrast itself with related execution tools like bw_processchain_execute.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description gives no guidance about when to use this tool versus alternatives such as bw_dtp_check, bw_dtp_activate, bw_dtp_save_and_activate, or bw_processchain_execute. It also does not mention prerequisites like whether the DTP must already be active or consistent. The irreversibility warning implies caution but does not help select the right tool.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.