Improve documentation for routing LLM calls via SAP Gen AI Hub (#19166)

* fix(sap): resolve JSON serialization error and update documentation

- Fix 'Object of type cached_property is not JSON serializable' error
- Replace @cached_property with manual caching in deployment_url
- Update documentation examples to match sap_proxy_config.yaml
- Add Anthropic model naming clarification (anthropic-- prefix)
- Improve authentication documentation with tabbed interface

Fixes critical bug preventing SAP Gen AI Hub integration from working.
Fully tested with both chat and embedding endpoints.

* docs: update SAP provider documentation

* Update SAP provider documentation with better setup instructions

Rewrote the SAP docs to make it easier for users to get started. Added a quick start section, clarified the authentication options, explained model naming differences between SDK and proxy usage, and included some troubleshooting tips.

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@ -12,100 +12,340 @@ LiteLLM supports SAP Generative AI Hub's Orchestration Service.
| Supported Endpoints | `/chat/completions`, `/embeddings` |
| API Reference | [SAP AI Core Documentation](https://help.sap.com/docs/sap-ai-core) |
## Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have:
1. **SAP BTP Account** with access to SAP AI Core
2. **AI Core Service Instance** provisioned in your subaccount
3. **Service Key** created for your AI Core instance (this contains your credentials)
4. **Resource Group** with deployed AI models (check with your SAP administrator)
:::tip Where to Find Your Credentials
Your credentials come from the **Service Key** you create in SAP BTP Cockpit:
1. Navigate to your **Subaccount** → **Instances and Subscriptions**
2. Find your **AI Core** instance and click on it
3. Go to **Service Keys** and create one (or use existing)
4. The JSON contains all values needed below
The service key JSON looks like this:
```json
{
"clientid": "sb-abc123...",
"clientsecret": "xyz789...",
"url": "https://myinstance.authentication.eu10.hana.ondemand.com",
"serviceurls": {
"AI_API_URL": "https://api.ai.prod.eu-central-1.aws.ml.hana.ondemand.com"
}
}
```
:::info Resource Group
The resource group is typically configured separately in your AI Core deployment, not in the service key itself. You can set it via the `AICORE_RESOURCE_GROUP` environment variable (defaults to "default").
:::
## Quick Start
### Step 1: Install LiteLLM
```bash
pip install litellm
```
### Step 2: Set Your Credentials
Choose **one** of these authentication methods:
<Tabs>
<TabItem value="service-key" label="Service Key JSON (Recommended)">
The simplest approach - paste your entire service key as a single environment variable. The service key must be wrapped in a `credentials` object:
```bash
export AICORE_SERVICE_KEY='{
"credentials": {
"clientid": "your-client-id",
"clientsecret": "your-client-secret",
"url": "https://<your-instance>.authentication.sap.hana.ondemand.com",
"serviceurls": {
"AI_API_URL": "https://api.ai.<your-region>.aws.ml.hana.ondemand.com"
}
}
}'
export AICORE_RESOURCE_GROUP="default"
```
</TabItem>
<TabItem value="individual" label="Individual Variables">
Alternatively, instead of using the service key above, you could set each credential separately:
```bash
export AICORE_AUTH_URL="https://<your-instance>.authentication.sap.hana.ondemand.com/oauth/token"
export AICORE_CLIENT_ID="your-client-id"
export AICORE_CLIENT_SECRET="your-client-secret"
export AICORE_RESOURCE_GROUP="default"
export AICORE_BASE_URL="https://api.ai.<your-region>.aws.ml.hana.ondemand.com/v2"
```
</TabItem>
</Tabs>
### Step 3: Make Your First Request
```python title="test_sap.py"
from litellm import completion
response = completion(
model="sap/gpt-4o",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello from LiteLLM!"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)
```
Run it:
```bash
python test_sap.py
```
**Expected output:**
```text
Hello! How can I assist you today?
```
### Step 4: Verify Your Setup (Optional)
Test that everything is working with this diagnostic script:
```python title="verify_sap_setup.py"
import os
import litellm
# Enable debug logging to see what's happening
import os
os.environ["LITELLM_LOG"] = "DEBUG"
# Either use AICORE_SERVICE_KEY (contains all credentials including resourcegroup)
# OR use individual variables (all required together)
individual_vars = ["AICORE_AUTH_URL", "AICORE_CLIENT_ID", "AICORE_CLIENT_SECRET", "AICORE_BASE_URL", "AICORE_RESOURCE_GROUP"]
print("=== SAP Gen AI Hub Setup Verification ===\n")
# Check for service key method
if os.environ.get("AICORE_SERVICE_KEY"):
print("✓ Using AICORE_SERVICE_KEY authentication (includes resource group)")
else:
# Check individual variables
missing = [v for v in individual_vars if not os.environ.get(v)]
if missing:
print(f"✗ Missing environment variables: {missing}")
else:
print("✓ Using individual variable authentication")
print(f"✓ Resource group: {os.environ.get('AICORE_RESOURCE_GROUP')}")
# Test API connection
print("\n=== Testing API Connection ===\n")
try:
response = litellm.completion(
model="sap/gpt-4o",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Say 'Connection successful!' and nothing else."}],
max_tokens=20
)
print(f"✓ API Response: {response.choices[0].message.content}")
print("\n🎉 Setup complete! You're ready to use SAP Gen AI Hub with LiteLLM.")
except Exception as e:
print(f"✗ API Error: {e}")
print("\nTroubleshooting tips:")
print(" 1. Verify your service key credentials are correct")
print(" 2. Check that 'gpt-4o' is deployed in your resource group")
print(" 3. Ensure your SAP AI Core instance is running")
```
Run the verification:
```bash
python verify_sap_setup.py
```
**Expected output on success:**
```text
=== SAP Gen AI Hub Setup Verification ===
✓ Using AICORE_SERVICE_KEY authentication
✓ Resource group: default
=== Testing API Connection ===
✓ API Response: Connection successful!
🎉 Setup complete! You're ready to use SAP Gen AI Hub with LiteLLM.
```
## Authentication
SAP Generative AI Hub uses service key authentication. You can provide credentials via:
SAP Generative AI Hub uses OAuth2 service keys for authentication. See [Quick Start](#quick-start) for setup instructions.
1. **Environment variable** - Set `AICORE_SERVICE_KEY` with your service key JSON
2. **Direct parameter** - Pass `api_key` with the service key JSON string
### Environment Variables Reference
```python showLineNumbers title="Environment Variable"
import os
os.environ["AICORE_SERVICE_KEY"] = '{"clientid": "...", "clientsecret": "...", ...}'
| Variable | Required | Description |
|----------|----------|-------------|
| `AICORE_SERVICE_KEY` | Yes* | Complete service key JSON (recommended method) |
| `AICORE_RESOURCE_GROUP` | Yes | Your AI Core resource group name |
| `AICORE_AUTH_URL` | Yes* | OAuth token URL (alternative to service key) |
| `AICORE_CLIENT_ID` | Yes* | OAuth client ID (alternative to service key) |
| `AICORE_CLIENT_SECRET` | Yes* | OAuth client secret (alternative to service key) |
| `AICORE_BASE_URL` | Yes* | AI Core API base URL (alternative to service key) |
*Choose either `AICORE_SERVICE_KEY` OR the individual variables (`AICORE_AUTH_URL`, `AICORE_CLIENT_ID`, `AICORE_CLIENT_SECRET`, `AICORE_BASE_URL`).
## Model Naming Conventions
Understanding model naming is crucial for using SAP Gen AI Hub correctly. The naming pattern differs depending on whether you're using the SDK directly or through the proxy.
### Direct SDK Usage
When calling LiteLLM's SDK directly, you **must** include the `sap/` prefix in the model name:
```python
# Correct - includes sap/ prefix
model="sap/gpt-4o"
model="sap/anthropic--claude-4.5-sonnet"
model="sap/gemini-2.5-pro"
# Incorrect - missing prefix
model="gpt-4o" # ❌ Won't work
```
3. **Environment variables** - Set the following list of credentials in .env file
<pre>
AICORE_AUTH_URL = "https://* * * .authentication.sap.hana.ondemand.com/oauth/token",
AICORE_CLIENT_ID = " *** ",
AICORE_CLIENT_SECRET = " *** ",
AICORE_RESOURCE_GROUP = " *** ",
AICORE_BASE_URL = "https://api.ai.***.cfapps.sap.hana.ondemand.com/v2"
</pre>
## Usage - LiteLLM Python SDK
```python showLineNumbers title="SAP Chat Completion"
from litellm import completion
import os
### Proxy Usage
os.environ["AICORE_SERVICE_KEY"] = '{"clientid": "...", "clientsecret": "...", ...}'
When using the LiteLLM Proxy, you use the **friendly `model_name`** defined in your configuration. The proxy automatically handles the `sap/` prefix routing.
response = completion(
model="sap/gpt-4",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello from LiteLLM"}]
```yaml
# In config.yaml, define the mapping
model_list:
- model_name: gpt-4o # ← Use this name in client requests
litellm_params:
model: sap/gpt-4o # ← Proxy handles the sap/ prefix
```
```python
# Client request - no sap/ prefix needed
client.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-4o", # ✓ Correct for proxy usage
messages=[...]
)
print(response)
```
```python showLineNumbers title="SAP Chat Completion - Streaming"
### Anthropic Models Special Syntax
Anthropic models use a double-dash (`--`) prefix convention:
| Provider | Model Example | LiteLLM Format |
|----------|---------------|----------------|
| OpenAI | GPT-4o | `sap/gpt-4o` |
| Anthropic | Claude 4.5 Sonnet | `sap/anthropic--claude-4.5-sonnet` |
| Google | Gemini 2.5 Pro | `sap/gemini-2.5-pro` |
| Mistral | Mistral Large | `sap/mistral-large` |
### Quick Reference Table
| Usage Type | Model Format | Example |
|------------|--------------|---------|
| Direct SDK | `sap/<model-name>` | `sap/gpt-4o` |
| Direct SDK (Anthropic) | `sap/anthropic--<model>` | `sap/anthropic--claude-4.5-sonnet` |
| Proxy Client | `<friendly-name>` | `gpt-4o` or `claude-sonnet` |
## Using the Python SDK
The LiteLLM Python SDK automatically detects your authentication method. Simply set your environment variables and make requests.
```python showLineNumbers title="Basic Completion"
from litellm import completion
import os
os.environ["AICORE_SERVICE_KEY"] = '{"clientid": "...", "clientsecret": "...", ...}'
# Assumes AICORE_AUTH_URL, AICORE_CLIENT_ID, etc. are set
response = completion(
model="sap/gpt-4",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello from LiteLLM"}],
stream=True
model="sap/anthropic--claude-4.5-sonnet",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Explain quantum computing"}]
)
for chunk in response:
print(chunk.choices[0].delta.content or "", end="")
print(response.choices[0].message.content)
```
```python showLineNumbers title="SAP Embedding"
from litellm import embedding
import os
Both authentication methods (individual variables or service key JSON) work automatically - no code changes required.
os.environ["AICORE_SERVICE_KEY"] = '{"clientid": "...", "clientsecret": "...", ...}'
## Using the Proxy Server
result = embedding(
model="sap/text-embedding-3-small",
input="Answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything is 42")
print(result.data[0])
```
The LiteLLM Proxy provides a unified OpenAI-compatible API for your SAP models.
## Usage - LiteLLM Proxy
### Configuration
Add to your LiteLLM Proxy config:
Create a `config.yaml` file in your project directory with your model mappings and credentials:
```yaml showLineNumbers title="config.yaml"
model_list:
- model_name: "sap/*"
# OpenAI models
- model_name: gpt-5
litellm_params:
model: "sap/*"
model: sap/gpt-5
general_settings:
master_key: your-proxy-api-key
# Anthropic models (note the double-dash)
- model_name: claude-sonnet
litellm_params:
model: sap/anthropic--claude-4.5-sonnet
- model_name: claude-opus
litellm_params:
model: sap/anthropic--claude-4.5-opus
# Embeddings
- model_name: text-embedding-3-small
litellm_params:
model: sap/text-embedding-3-small
litellm_settings:
drop_params: true
set_verbose: false
request_timeout: 600
num_retries: 2
forward_client_headers_to_llm_api: ["anthropic-version"]
general_settings:
master_key: "sk-1234" # Enter here your desired master key starting with 'sk-'.
# UI Admin is not required but helpful including the management of keys for your team(s). If you are using a database, these parameters are required:
database_url: "Enter you database URL."
UI_USERNAME: "Your desired UI admin account name"
UI_PASSWORD: "Your desired and strong pwd"
# Authentication
environment_variables:
AICORE_SERVICE_KEY: '{"clientid": "...", "clientsecret": "...", ...}'
AICORE_SERVICE_KEY: '{"credentials": {"clientid": "...", "clientsecret": "...", "url": "...", "serviceurls": {"AI_API_URL": "..."}}}'
AICORE_RESOURCE_GROUP: "default"
```
Start the proxy:
### Starting the Proxy
```bash showLineNumbers title="Start Proxy"
litellm --config config.yaml
```
The proxy will start on `http://localhost:4000` by default.
### Making Requests
<Tabs>
<TabItem value="curl" label="cURL">
```bash showLineNumbers title="Test Request"
curl http://localhost:4000/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer your-proxy-api-key" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sk-1234" \
-d '{
"model": "sap/gpt-4",
"model": "gpt-4o",
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]
}'
```
@ -118,11 +358,11 @@ from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
base_url="http://localhost:4000",
api_key="your-proxy-api-key"
api_key="sk-1234"
)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="sap/gpt-4",
model="gpt-4o",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)
@ -134,12 +374,14 @@ print(response.choices[0].message.content)
```python showLineNumbers title="LiteLLM SDK"
import os
import litellm
os.environ["LITELLM_PROXY_API_KEY"] = "your-proxy-api-key"
litellm.use_litellm_proxy = True # it is important to set this parameter
os.environ["LITELLM_PROXY_API_KEY"] = "sk-1234"
litellm.use_litellm_proxy = True
response = litellm.completion(
model="sap/gpt-4o",
messages=[{ "content": "Hello, how are you?","role": "user"}],
api_base="http://your-proxy-api-base"
model="claude-sonnet",
messages=[{"content": "Hello, how are you?", "role": "user"}],
api_base="http://localhost:4000"
)
print(response)
@ -148,15 +390,170 @@ print(response)
</TabItem>
</Tabs>
## Supported Parameters
## Features
| Parameter | Description |
|-----------|-------------|
| `temperature` | Controls randomness |
| `max_tokens` | Maximum tokens in response |
| `top_p` | Nucleus sampling |
| `tools` | Function calling tools |
| `tool_choice` | Tool selection behavior |
| `response_format` | Output format (json_object, json_schema) |
| `stream` | Enable streaming |
### Streaming Responses
Stream responses in real-time for better user experience:
```python showLineNumbers title="Streaming Chat Completion"
from litellm import completion
response = completion(
model="sap/gpt-4o",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Count from 1 to 10"}],
stream=True
)
for chunk in response:
if chunk.choices[0].delta.content:
print(chunk.choices[0].delta.content, end="", flush=True)
```
### Structured Output
#### JSON Schema (Recommended)
Use JSON Schema for structured output with strict validation:
```python showLineNumbers title="JSON Schema Response"
from litellm import completion
response = completion(
model="sap/gpt-4o",
messages=[{
"role": "user",
"content": "Generate info about Tokyo"
}],
response_format={
"type": "json_schema",
"json_schema": {
"name": "city_info",
"schema": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"name": {"type": "string"},
"population": {"type": "number"},
"country": {"type": "string"}
},
"required": ["name", "population", "country"],
"additionalProperties": False
},
"strict": True
}
}
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)
# Output: {"name":"Tokyo","population":37000000,"country":"Japan"}
```
#### JSON Object Format
For flexible JSON output without schema validation:
```python showLineNumbers title="JSON Object Response"
from litellm import completion
response = completion(
model="sap/gpt-4o",
messages=[{
"role": "user",
"content": "Generate a person object in JSON format with name and age"
}],
response_format={"type": "json_object"}
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)
```
:::note SAP Platform Requirement
When using `json_object` type, SAP's orchestration service requires the word "json" to appear in your prompt. This ensures explicit intent for JSON formatting. For schema-validated output without this requirement, use `json_schema` instead (recommended).
:::
### Multi-turn Conversations
Maintain conversation context across multiple turns:
```python showLineNumbers title="Multi-turn Conversation"
from litellm import completion
response = completion(
model="sap/gpt-4o",
messages=[
{"role": "user", "content": "My name is Alice"},
{"role": "assistant", "content": "Hello Alice! Nice to meet you."},
{"role": "user", "content": "What is my name?"}
]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)
# Output: Your name is Alice.
```
### Embeddings
Generate vector embeddings for semantic search and retrieval:
```python showLineNumbers title="Create Embeddings"
from litellm import embedding
response = embedding(
model="sap/text-embedding-3-small",
input=["Hello world", "Machine learning is fascinating"]
)
print(response.data[0]["embedding"]) # Vector representation
```
## Reference
### Supported Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|-----------|------|-------------|
| `model` | string | Model identifier (with `sap/` prefix for SDK) |
| `messages` | array | Conversation messages |
| `temperature` | float | Controls randomness (0-2) |
| `max_tokens` | integer | Maximum tokens in response |
| `top_p` | float | Nucleus sampling threshold |
| `stream` | boolean | Enable streaming responses |
| `response_format` | object | Output format (`json_object`, `json_schema`) |
| `tools` | array | Function calling tool definitions |
| `tool_choice` | string/object | Tool selection behavior |
### Supported Models
For the complete and up-to-date list of available models provided by SAP Gen AI Hub, please refer to the [SAP AI Core Generative AI Hub documentation](https://help.sap.com/docs/sap-ai-core/sap-ai-core-service-guide/models-and-scenarios-in-generative-ai-hub).
:::info Model Availability
Model availability varies by SAP deployment region and your subscription. Contact your SAP administrator to confirm which models are available in your environment.
:::
### Troubleshooting
**Authentication Errors**
If you receive authentication errors:
1. Verify all required environment variables are set correctly
2. Check that your service key hasn't expired
3. Confirm your resource group has access to the desired models
4. Ensure the `AICORE_AUTH_URL` and `AICORE_BASE_URL` match your SAP region
**Model Not Found**
If a model returns "not found":
1. Verify the model is available in your SAP deployment
2. Check you're using the correct model name format (`sap/` prefix for SDK)
3. Confirm your resource group has access to that specific model
4. For Anthropic models, ensure you're using the `anthropic--` double-dash prefix
**Rate Limiting**
SAP Gen AI Hub enforces rate limits based on your subscription. If you hit limits:
1. Implement exponential backoff retry logic
2. Consider using the proxy's built-in rate limiting features
3. Contact your SAP administrator to review quota allocations