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SAP Basis
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What's the difference between SAP ABAP and SAP Basis?
Confused by the difference between SAP ABAP and SAP Basis? Developer Ethan Jewett explains how to tell them apart. Continue Reading
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Changing time zones in SAP ECC 6.0
An SAP user wants to know the risks of changing time zones in ECC 6.0. Continue Reading
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Using SAP IDocs to update "further dates" information in an SAP transaction
SAP expert Axel Angeli explains how to update the "further dates" tab information in am SAP transaction through an SAP IDoc. Continue Reading
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Using separate trading partner fields in SAP function FB01
An SAP R/3 4.7 user wants looking to post a document entry using different trading partner fields for credit and debit for function FB01. Continue Reading
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Creating an SAP IDoc for sales orders
A SearchSAP.com reader wants to know how to create an SAP IDoc along with sales order details when sales orders are created, changed or cancelled. Continue Reading
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Accessing SAP IDES 4.7 though SAP GUI
An SAP user wants to know how to access an SAP IDES 4.7 system via the Internet through SAP GUI. Continue Reading
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Tips on SAP file formats for electronic funds transfers
A SearchSAP.com reader in charge of running an Internet banking platform on SAP wants to know what SAP file formats SAP supports and what the file structures are for file imports and exports. Continue Reading
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How to establish communication between SAP Unicode and non-Unicode systems
Find out how to establish a connection between SAP R/3 4.7 and SAP ECC 6.0 non-Unicode systems, and learn how to maintain a connection when changing the SAP ECC 6.0 system to Unicode. Continue Reading
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How to reset the SAP transport buffer after abnormal patch termination
Find out how resetting a transport buffer can help fix an error that occured during the installation of an SAPGUI patch. Learn how to avoid an operating system shutdown when receiving a path error during a SAPGUI patch install. Continue Reading
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Tips for setting up a default SAP BI client after implementation
Find out how to set a default SAP BI client within an SAP Business Intelligence (BI) system. Learn how to run an SAP Basis TCode in a default SAP BI client. Continue Reading
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How to install an add-on using a SAINT transaction in SAP Basis
A SearchSAP.com reader is using a SAINT transaction in SAP Basis and wants to install an add-on. Continue Reading
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Alternatives to downloading a trial version of SAP IDES ERP software
A user learning SAP FI is looking for a trial version of SAP IDES ERP ECC 6.0 software. Continue Reading
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How to clone an SAP ECC 6.0 instance
An administrator is looking to clone an SAP ECC 6.0 instance. Continue Reading
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Checking HTTP ports in an SAP system
An administrator wants to know how to check the HTTP and HTTPS ports in an SAP system and how to restart a Portal system. Continue Reading
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How to manually add files to an SAP transport queue
An administrator wants to learn the procedure for manually adding files to a transport queue. Continue Reading
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Changing SAP spool servers for all the printers in your QA system
Employing menu settings in Tcode (SPAD) can change SAP spool servers for your QA system. Learn how in this expert tip. Continue Reading
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A list of defined IDocs
Where to find a list of IDocs and define handlers Continue Reading
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IDoc validation; populating in error tables from IDoc
A guide to basic IDoc data validation and to populating in error tables from IDoc Continue Reading
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Email and user exits in IDoc input orders
How to manage email and user exits in IDoc input orders Continue Reading
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Make function module calls in SAP from an external system
How to make function module calls in SAP from an external system Continue Reading
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Error when clicking the SAP GUI logon button
An SAP user receives a curious error message when he clicks the logon button in the SAP GUI. Continue Reading
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What's the difference between an SAP system and a non-SAP system?
What is the difference between an SAP system and a non-SAP system? Continue Reading
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Changing a customer message priority level after it's sent
I mistakenly sent a customer message with the wrong priority level. How can I change the priority level of the message sent? Continue Reading
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Fixing inconsistencies in TemSe and Spool systems
I have found some inconsistencies in TemSe and in the Spool system. Please let me know the causes of these inconsistencies. How can I analyze and rectify these inconsistencies? Continue Reading
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What does the Parameter tab mean in SU01
In SU01, what does the tab Parameter mean? Continue Reading
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RFC timeout problems
I have a WEB/AS based R/3 Internet sales RFC call calling to a 4.6D (Basis 620) R/3 system. My problem is with RFC timeouts; what is the default value and how can I change it? There is nothing that I can modify on the WEB/AS ICM admin side. Is there... Continue Reading
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SAPgui disconnection problem
We are having a problem with clients disconnecting from the SAPgui. They are attempting to connect to a Solaris/Unix server through a firewall. We have found that the connection to the Wintel server is fine, but not the UNIX server. Clients on the ... Continue Reading
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List of deletable SAP system files
Our SAP file system is filling up because initially it was defied too small. What are the non-required files that can be deleted from the SAP system? We are using HP-UX NetWeaver2004s on an Oracle database. Continue Reading
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Common 'sequential read' misconception
One of my colleagues told me that "sequential reads" means that the query is not using "Index" to scan. How can I resolve this issue and get an expensive SQL statement in the system? Continue Reading
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How do I know if a profile parameter is dynamically changeable or static?
How do I know if a profile parameter is dynamically changeable or static? If it is static it will require a restart of the system once changed. Do the colors red or black in rz10 indicate this? Continue Reading
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The difference between SAP notes and support packages
What is the difference between SAP notes and support packages? Continue Reading
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Why are transport requests classified into workbench and customizing?
Why are transport requests classified into workbench and customizing? What does this classification indicate? Continue Reading
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What is wrong with an SAP MMC console that won't start?
When I started my machine today, I was unable to start the SAP MMC console. Also, I am not able to see any sub links which are usually there to right-click and start my server. How can I get back those sub links in the SAP MMC console? Continue Reading
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Comparing locally managed and dictionary managed tablespaces
What is the difference between a locally managed and a dictionary managed tablespace, and what are the benefits of using a locally managed tablespace? Continue Reading
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What do the .att and .pat files from a support package extraction contain?
When we extract the .car file from our support pack we get .att and .pat files. What data do these files contain? Continue Reading
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Changing transport orders on SAP systems
ABAP report RSWBO301 can help you change transport order numbers. Expert Bert Vanstechelman explains how. Continue Reading
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Static vs. dynamic filter configuration in AIS
Expert Muhammed Farooq Ali explains the difference between these types of filters in SAP Basis. Continue Reading
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Problems processing IDoc with LSMW
Axel Angeli offers some quick advice for uploading BP master data. Continue Reading
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How SAP user authorization tool works when a TCODE is executed
SAP uses a system program to check the authorization of users executing TCODE, explains expert Farooq Ali. What checks does the SAP authorization tool perform when a transaction code, or TCODE, is executed in order to ensure that the user is an ... Continue Reading
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Authorizations for S_TCODE
In this expert response, Corwin Slack discusses how SAP may require many authorizations for conducting different SAP transactions and the importantance of SAP security professionals to be familiar with authorization concepts. Continue Reading
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Logical systems, port types and IDocs
Looking for a brief description on 'logical systems', port types and IDocs? Look no further, Sam Gassem defines these SAP terms in this expert response. Continue Reading
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Transfer rules, transfer routines and conversion routines
Expert Sam Gassem defines transfer rules, transfer routines and conversion routines within InfoObjects and SAP BW. Continue Reading
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IDocs for purchasing contracts
Techniques for creating contracts with IDocs. Continue Reading
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Is it still a good idea to start a Basis career?
Considering SAP NetWeaver and other SAP technological advancements, is beginning a Basis career a viable option for a technical professional in 2006? Find out what our expert recommends. Continue Reading
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Convert a function module into a BAPI
Our expert provides multiple techniques for turning function modules into BAPIs. It all depends on what you want to use the function module for. Continue Reading
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Blank value fields in IDocs
This user has a requirement that all IDoc data, including null values, flow from his outbound processor to a SAP legacy system. However, he can't view the null values in the IDoc. Our expert explains why this is and remedies how to meet the user's ... Continue Reading
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Using IDocs to connect a non-SAP system to an SAP R/3 system online
Learn how IDocs can connect SAP R/3 system with non-SAP systems to share information. Continue Reading
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Setting a default value for an infotype during pa20/30 and pb20/30 transactions
Our expert describes in detail how to set the default value for an infotype during pa20/30 and pb20/30 transactions. Continue Reading
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SAP Basis administrator vs. Oracle Apps DBA
Career path advice for an Oracle DBA. Continue Reading
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Unreleased function modules in SAP
This expert summary discusses using unreleased modules in SAP. Continue Reading
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Retrieving the installation date on SAP R/3
In this expert response, Bert Vanstechelman pinpoints the location of the installation date on SAP R/3 Continue Reading
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Backup error with DB13
In this ATE, Bert Vanstechelman reviews solutions to a backup error with DB13 Continue Reading
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SAP Basis best practices for transferring a client from one server to another
Learn how to transfer a client from one server to another in this administration tip from Basis guru Giovanni Davila. Continue Reading
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How do I troubleshoot printing issues with SAPscript?
Learn how to troubleshoot printing issues for SAPscript forms in this expert tip from Mark Smithson. Continue Reading
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Copy from the production system to the development system
Giovanni Davila, Basis expert, provides advice on how to copy all SAP users from one system to another in this tip. Continue Reading
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Run transaction SU01 to verify if CUA is used on an SAP system
Describes how to run transaction SU01 to verify if CUA is used on an SAP system. Continue Reading
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Trick for producing a list of users and the transactions they have accessed
Describes how to produce a list of SAP users and their transactions to increase Basis administration productivity. Continue Reading
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Find application server hostnames on the operating system
Looking for application server hostnames on the operating system? Learn how to locate them with this expert advice from Bert Vanstechelman. Continue Reading
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Where to look for information on SAP with AS400/DB2
Looking for information on SAP with AS400/DB2? OS/DB migrations expert Bert Vanstechelman advises a user who is new to AS/400. Continue Reading
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Copy configuration from one client to another without losing development work history
Wondering how to copy configuration from one client to another without losing development work history? OS/DB migrations expert Bert Vanstechelman will tell you how. Continue Reading
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Move the central instance to another server in SAP
Learn how to move the central instance to another server in SAP. Continue Reading
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Why is a system not showing up in the SAP Solution Manager?
Learn possible reasons why a system is not showing up in the SAP Solution Manager, and ways to troubleshoot this problem. Continue Reading
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How to solve a failed table conversion in SAP Basis
Read advice on how to solve a failed table conversion in SAP Basis. Continue Reading
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Adding a default back into the SAP printer list via SPAD
Wondering the best way to return the default printer to the printer list via SDAP? SAP Basis expert Giovanni Davila tells one reader how. Continue Reading
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Mass changing of user passwords in SAP
Looking for a way to do a mass changing of SAP passwords? Basis expert Giovanni Davila explains how. Continue Reading
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Transport RFC destinations from one system to other systems
While there is no SAP-supported way to do so, learn how to transport RFC destinations from one system to other systems with this tip from Basis expert Giovanni Davila. Continue Reading
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How to recover the SAP history database
If your SAP history has been lost during service to your computer, learn how to recover the history database. Basis expert Giovanni Davila explains the process to a concerned user. Continue Reading
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Can I undo an SAP transport without using a third-party tool?
Looking to reverse an SAP transport with a third-party tool? Basis expert Giovanni Davila advises a user on how. Continue Reading
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SQL error help for executing EXEC SQL
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Steps for installing SAP Solution Manager
Basis admistration expert Giovanni Davila explains how to install SAP Solution Manager. Continue Reading
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How can I configure application help for SAP R/3 Enterprise?
Learn to configure application help for SAP R/3 Enterprise. Basis expert Giovanni Davila advises a user on the steps to configure help for Enterprise. Continue Reading
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How to recover a deleted client in R/3
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How to reserve all processes for class A jobs
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How does an SAP process access memory?
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What database and operating systems are supported by SAP?
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Heterogeneous vs. homogeneous system copy
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Copying master data from one client to another
Is there a way to copy only master data from one client to another client? Is this possible through client copy or any other means of doing this? This is very critical for me. Continue Reading
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Removing a central instance manually
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Refreshing development system without losing system history
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What is a CUA buffer?
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Copying data from one client to another
I'd like to know if we make client copy today, will the data will be copied to another client today as well? Suppose after one week I want to copy the rest of the data to the same client. Will I have to copy all the client data and overwrite it, or ... Continue Reading
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Restricting the time limit of foreground report
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Beginner question about SAP hostname and IP
My installation is stuck at 68%. I can't connect to SVRMGR30 -- it keeps on asking me the password of Internal. Please advise what could be wrong. Continue Reading
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How do I add two roles to 100 users at a time?
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Upload data from Excel to SAP
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Cloning an SAP system
How can I clone an SAP system for a sandbox purpose? For example, our Enterprise production environment runs on 4 application servers and an Oracle database all on AIX OS. I can restore a copy of the database from a backup and copy the /usr and /... Continue Reading
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Definition of an OS/DB migration
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Cancel running work process
Occasionally we must cancel running work processes. However, SM50->Process->Cancel with/without core does not work. No active jobs can be seen running in SM37. We try killing the corresponding disp+work process (on Windows), but get access denied. ... Continue Reading
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Resetting SAP passwords
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Difference between user exit, field exit & screen exit
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Create a production order for inbound IDoc
What process code/message type/function module can be used to post/create a production order for an inbound IDoc? Continue Reading
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When to use transactions SM66, SM50, SM51, STAD, ST05 and ST04
When should ABAP developers use transactions such as SM66, SM50, SM51, STAD, ST05 and ST04? Giovanni Davila weighs in. Continue Reading
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How to display page numbers in a list as pageno/total pages
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How do I secure an IDoc?
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Extracting a list of authorization objects, fields and values into Excel
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How to transport SAP table structures from one system to another
Learn how to transport SAP table structures from one system to another under different SAP products and versions in this adminstration tip. Continue Reading
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Importing a client that was exported with SCC8
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Error sending a BOMMAT from one 4.7 SAP system to another
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Do IDocs use character encoding
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