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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

• Top five tips for SAP BW

  Looking for ways to get more out of SAP Business Warehouse (BW)? Expert Ethan Jewett lays out five key strategies all SAP BW teams should follow. Continue Reading

• The move from SAP support to Rimini Street pays off for some

  The move to Rimini Street means lower SAP software support costs for companies that don't see the value in upgrading to ECC 6.0. Continue Reading

• Choosing an SAP Basis support provider rests on many factors

  In addition to pricing, companies need to take into account cultural fit, personal chemistry and proven expertise when evaluating SAP Basis outsourcing partners. Continue Reading

• Outsourcing SAP support with one provider or two a dilemma for many

  Choosing one provider to host SAP and deliver Basis support can result in cost savings, operational efficiencies and better quality of service. Continue Reading

• Java administration in SAP: Three tips for Basis administrators

  Sooner or later, Basis administrators will have to get used to Java administration in SAP. Read tips for finding information on a Java instance and monitoring memory utilization.Continue Reading

• 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

• Solving SAP print problems

  Many of you have written to say that printing from SAP is a lot like root canal. The process is slow and painful, but necessary. Our experts drill down to solve print issues here.Continue Reading

• Should we upgrade SAP BW if upgrading to SAP ECC 6.0, CRM 7.0?

  An SAP user is upgrading from SAP R/3 4.7 to ECC 6.0, and from CRM 4.0 to 7.0, and wants to know if the SAP BW system should also be upgraded.Continue Reading

• How an SAP IDoc influences the size of an SAP BW database

  An SAP user wants to know the correct SAP transaction code to use when looking for the overall contribution of an SAP IDoc to the size of a database in SAP BW.Continue Reading

• 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

• Performing RFC connection checks in NetWeaver BW with SAP TREX

  SAP administrators can use SAP TREX to diagnose and repair broken RFC connections between SAP NetWeaver BW and the blades of the BW Accelerator.Continue Reading

• Understanding the SAP NetWeaver BW Accelerator

  This chapter download explains the basics of the SAP NetWeaver BW Accelerator and how to repair connections to the NetWeaver BW system.Continue Reading

• Changing InfoCube metadata in SAP BW Accelerator

  SAP administrators should know that changing the metadata of an InfoCube with an index in the SAP NetWeaver BW Accelerator can actually alter the index itself.Continue Reading

• How do I account for expenses in an SAP IDoc segment?

  An SAP users is trying to account for unplanned delivery expenses in an SAP IDoc, and wants to know what the qualifier should be when using segment E1EDP26.Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• How to optimize SAP NetWeaver BW for business needs

  In part two of this chapter download, learn how to optimize SAP NetWeaver BW for various business requirements, as well as realizing global BI needs, and how analysts look to BI solutions for creating reports.Continue Reading

• 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

• Managing DB2 transaction logs when upgrading to SAP ECC 6.0

  A SearchSAP.com reader wants to know how an increase of indexes and tables after upgrade to SAP ECC 6.0 will affect the memory requirements of a DB2 version 8.x system.Continue Reading

• How to secure an SAP installation with disaster recovery

  A SearchSAP.com reader wants to know how to secure an SAP installation using disaster recovery, and if there is a way to verify and implement SAP security guidelines.Continue Reading

• Determining if SAP user exits are separate from SAP BAPI updates

  A SearchSAP.com reader wants to know if SAP user exits for standard SAP transactions are separate and isolated from SAP BAPI updates.Continue Reading

• 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

• Using the correct SAP ABAP codes in SAP ECC 6.0

  A SearchSAP.com reader is upgrading from SAP ECC R/3 4.7 to ECC 6.0 and wants to know if there is a list that identifies which SAP ABAP code is obsolete in ECC 6.0.Continue Reading

• Migrating SAP Solution Manager system between Unix platforms

  A SearchSAP.com reader is moving from an HP Tru64 Unix environment to the IBM AIX platform and wants to know the best procedure for migrating the SAP Solution Manager system.Continue Reading

• 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

• In an upgrade to SAP ECC 6.0, when do integrated apps get upgraded?

  A SearchSAP.com reader wants to know if it's possible to upgrade to SAP ECC 6.0 while also upgrading an interfacing application at the same time. Learn why it might be wise to upgrade the middleware first.Continue Reading

• SAP Software Deployment Manager vs. Java Support Package Manager

  SAP BI/BW expert Farooq Ali discusses the differences in the use of SAP Software Deployment Manager (SDM) and SAP Java Support Package Manager (JSPM), specifically when it comes to patches.Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• Installing SAP NetWeaver PI 7.1 on servers running ECC 6.0

  An SAP user wants to know whether to install NetWeaver Process Integration (PI) 7.1 on the same server running ECC 6.0 or a separate server.Continue Reading

• 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

• Converting from MDMP to Unicode

  An SAP user wants to know why an MDMP-to-Unicode conversion is more difficult to perform than that of a Single Code Page system.Continue Reading

• Designing your SAP NetWeaver master data management strategy

  There are several challenges that come with SAP NetWeaver MDM. Learn how to overcome them, and how to design your SAP NetWeaver MDM program to coordinate with a master data management strategy.Continue Reading

• Enterprise MDM: SAP MDM for reducing data silos and duplicate records

  Learn how to gathering applications lists and forms to better understand the management procedures you'll need to deploy SAP NetWeaver MDM.Continue Reading

• Using SAP NetWeaver MDM with CRM, SCM and NetWeaver BI

  Using SAP NetWeaver MDM with CRM, SCM and even NetWeaver BI can be helpful when dealing with master data silo issues. Learn about issues that arise when master data silos are maintained by different teams in an organization.Continue Reading

• The importance of master data management following mergers and acquisitions

  Learn how to integrate mergers and acquisitions into your MDM process to ease master data issues.Continue Reading

• SAP FI/CO consultant's role during upgrade from R/3 to ECC 6.0

  SAP FI/CO consultants just need to test core business functionality after an upgrade from SAP R/3 4.7 to ECC 6.0.Continue Reading

• How to move SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal between servers

  An SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal consultant is having problems moving Enterprise Portal from one server to another.Continue Reading

• 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

• Verifying data consistency in production SAP FI/CO system when restoring a backup

  After writing an ABAP tool to reconcile between production and reference systems, an administrator restoring a backup of a FICO system wants to verify that the backup is successful.Continue Reading

• How to upgrade DB2 on SAP R/3 4.7

  An administrator using SAP R/3 4.7 wants to know if it is possible, when upgrading IBM DB2, to perform a transport change from development to production despite differences in database environments.Continue Reading

• How to clone an SAP ECC 6.0 instance

  An administrator is looking to clone an SAP ECC 6.0 instance.Continue Reading

• How to create a snapshot from NAS and SAN of Oracle database

  An SAP administrator wants to create a snapshot of an Oracle database that is consistent from both a SAN and NAS.Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• SAP Basis support, SAP Basis jobs and SAP administration books

  Discover the best SAP Basis administration books and resources to help you obtain SAP Basis jobs, get SAP Basis support and build your SAP Basis career.Continue Reading

• How can we integrate SAP industry solutions into SAP ERP?

  A beginning SAP Basis administrator wants to know how to integrate SAP industry solutions into SAP ERP, and this expert tip explains.Continue Reading

• 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

• IDoc validation; populating in error tables from IDoc

  A guide to basic IDoc data validation and to populating in error tables from IDocContinue Reading

• A list of defined IDocs

  Where to find a list of IDocs and define handlersContinue Reading

• Email and user exits in IDoc input orders

  How to manage email and user exits in IDoc input ordersContinue Reading

• Sending advanced vendor details throgh ALE IDoc

  How to send advanced vendor details throgh ALE IDocContinue Reading

• How to get into SAP Basis

  How to get into SAP BasisContinue Reading

• Make function module calls in SAP from an external system

  How to make function module calls in SAP from an external systemContinue Reading

• 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

• 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

• Becoming an SAP administrator: The self-study route

  I am new to SAP, but I wish to learn more about SAP administration. My experience includes a bit of network administration. What do I have to do to become an SAP administrator? Keep in mind I will be going the self-study route.Continue Reading

• Increase column width in a transaction screen

  This tips tells you a quick and easy way to increase the column width in a transaction screen.Continue Reading

• SAP administration information for a Basis interview

  Where can I find information about SAP administration? I have a Basis interview soon.Continue Reading

• What does the Parameter tab mean in SU01

  In SU01, what does the tab Parameter mean?Continue Reading

• Basis administration info in preparation for an interview

  Where can I find information about Basis administration from A to Z? I am heading for a Basis interview.Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• Easier maintenance of output types, procedures, conditions, etc.

  To shorten the time it takes to maintain output types, procedures, conditions, etc., add NACE to your shortcuts.Continue Reading

• Is this the quickest way to find a BADI?

  Not long ago we posted the tip "Find a BADI in a minute." Now S. Parishikta sent us this tip which claims to be even quicker. Know of a faster way? Let us know!Continue Reading

• How to make your SAP upgrade succeed in ten easy steps

  An SAP upgrade can be fraught with obstacles. Here are ten steps for taking the hassle out of an SAP upgrade.Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• Building a new PRD system from an online backup

  We currently run SAP R/3 on an Oracle 10.2 and are upgrading to ERP 2005 (Unicode conversion). Our Basis team has now made us aware that they are intending to build the new PRD system from an online backup with two days transactions rolled in using ...Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• 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

• The difference between SAP notes and support packages

  What is the difference between SAP notes and support packages?Continue Reading

• The difference between NetWeaver 2004s SR1 AND SR2

  What is the difference between NetWeaver 2004s SR1 AND SR2?Continue Reading

• How to display transaction codes and their functionalities

  Is there a transaction code in SAP CRM 4.0 that displays all the transaction codes and their functionalities in a brief statement?Continue Reading

• SAP installation keys for upgrades or new installations?

  Our Basis group is preparing to upgrade from 4.6c to ECC 6.0. I see notes that an installation key is generated using Solution Manager. Another note stated this key was only good for four weeks and I would need to get a key from SAP afterwards. Will...Continue Reading

• How does asynchronous updating increase R/3 scalability?

  How does asynchronous updating increase R/3 scalability? Also, I want to learn more about R/3 scalability in general. Could you explain a few case scenarios or examples of update troubleshooting from a Basis point of view?Continue Reading

• 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

• Is Sun-Solaris knowledge required for SAP Basis integration?

  How much knowledge of Sun-Solaris is required for an integration of SAP Basis? Also, what additional knowledge is required?Continue Reading

• Upgrading from 4.0b to ECC 6.0

  Can I upgrade from 4.0b to ECC 6.0? Is it possible, or do I have to upgrade to 4.6 first and then to ECC 6.0?Continue Reading

• Why clients should want Portals

  I am a new Enterprise consultant. My group head asked me what were the uses of Portals that we can tell to the clients.Continue Reading

• 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

• How to monitor update processes and update records

  With an HP-UX RISC 64 bit database how we can monitor the update process and the update records?Continue Reading

• How to log on to a Java instance

  How do you log on to a Java instance? Basis expert Muhammad Farooq Ali offers a variety of options.Continue Reading

• 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

• Why might the dispatcher not show up in SAP Solution Manager?

  We have installed SAP Solution Manager, but the dispatcher does not show up. The log shows that this function is working perfectly. What could the problem be?Continue Reading

• SAP fields change from a yellow to green color after a few minutes, why?

  When I initially start SAP from console management, the services turn a yellow color, but after 3 to 4 minutes they turn green again. What is the reason for this?Continue Reading

• Renaming a server when a server with the same name already exists

  A reader wants to move a mySAP ERP 2005/Windows 2003 server to another network, but another SAP/Windows server with the same name already exists.Continue Reading

• Is an upgrade from SAP 6.20 to 6.40 necessary when an SAPDBA error message suggests it?

  I am working with an R/3 system running SAP 6.40 kernel that is giving me an error message when I am running SAPDBA: Instance info not set for instance DH3 - SAPDBA version is 6.20. Is it required that I upgrade SAPDBA to 6.40 to overcome this error...Continue Reading

• Changing transport orders on SAP systems

  ABAP report RSWBO301 can help you change transport order numbers. Expert Bert Vanstechelman explains how.Continue Reading

• Comparing data across systems

  Expert M. Farooq Ali offers some suggestions for how to accomplish this in SAP Basis.Continue Reading

• Static vs. dynamic filter configuration in AIS

  Expert Muhammed Farooq Ali explains the difference between these types of filters in SAP Basis.Continue Reading

• Deleting InfoObjects

  Why can't this reader get an InfoObject to delete? Jay Narayanan offers some advice.Continue Reading

• Configuring a document type in the target company

  What happens when the target company uses a different document type than the source company, and you need to create a cross company posting? Expert Axel Angeli sheds some light on the matter.Continue Reading

• Problems processing IDoc with LSMW

  Axel Angeli offers some quick advice for uploading BP master data.Continue Reading

• Origin of error messages

  A reader wonders about the souce of an error message in EBP 4.0.Continue Reading

• Finding a missing Bdoc

  An SAP user wonders where a missing Bdoc might have gone. Expert Srini Katta offers advice.Continue Reading

• Saving vendor information with a user exit

  A mini workflow might be the best way to collect vendor information, suggests expert Axel Angeli.Continue Reading

• 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