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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAP Portals Interview Questions, Answers, and
Explanations ............................................................... vii
Question 1: BSP Pages without Authentication ...............1
Question 2: User List In Portal ...........................................2
Question 3: SAP Portal 6.0 On NW04 SR1 -
Implementation ...............................................3Question 4: SAP Portal Logon Page Language .................4
Question 5: Custom ISR ......................................................5
Question 6: Standard ID For Portal ...................................6
Question 7: Steps For Deletion Of Users In EBP .............7
Question 8: WEBGUI And Design ......................................8
Question 9: User Deletion Not Allowed ............................9
Question 10: Customizing Default Web-Temple ...............10Question 11: BSP’s Debugging ...........................................11
Question 12: ESS Leave Request ........................................12
Question 13: Testing J2EE Applications In Web AS ........13
Question 14: How To Publish In Was 640..........................14
Question 15: Enterprise Portal Part Of Netweaver .........15
Question 16: How To Call An URL Using
POST Method .................................................16
Question 17: Delete Function In SRM PO’s ......................17
Question 18: SAP SRM EBP Shopping Cart ......................18
Question 19: How To Download A BSP Application
To Microsoft Word ........................................19
Question 20: ESS Address Change ....................................20
Question 21: Authorization for Portal users .....................21
Question 22: Implementing WAS on SAP 4.6C .................22
Question 23: SAP Enterprise Portal 6.0 SP 9Configuration .................................................23
Question 24: Hostname .......................................................24
Question 25: Web Application Server And ABAP ............25
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Question 26: Netweaver Enterprise Portal 6.0 And R/3
4.6c In The Same Operating System ...........26
Question 27: Roles in Enterprise Portal ............................27
Question 28: Portal Installation .........................................28
Question 29: Restrict Source Of Supply Field
To Display ......................................................29
Question 30: Web Application Server and PHP ................30
Question 31: Enterprise Portal Programming
Languages ......................................................31
Question 32: Help On RFC Connection In J2EE And BIW .........................................................32
Question 33: JCO On Windows XP ....................................33
Question 34: Incomplete Items In Catalog - UOM
Mismatch ........................................................34
Question 35: How To Active HTTP Service ......................35
Question 36: ESS Landscape Installation On SAP 4.6C ....36
Question 37: Password Parameters In Portals .................37Question 38: SAP* Password For EP ................................38
Question 39: How To Create Multiple Virtual IIS
Instances In Its 6.20 ......................................39
Question 40: Email problems with Enterprise Portal 6.0
(Netweaver) SP9 and Exchange Server .....40
Question 41: Portals Logger Definition Is Duplicated .....41
Question 42: Open Catalogue Interface Availability ........42
Question 43: Extensions: Tableview ..................................43
Question 44: SAP WAS And SOAP .....................................44
Question 45: MSS: Class Java.lang.NullPointer
Exception .......................................................45
Question 46: Difference Between WAS, Netweaver
and Enterprise ...............................................46
Question 47: Order Of Implementing SPs .........................47
Question 48: Installation Sequence For EnterprisePortal 6.O .......................................................48
Question 49: Enterprise Portal 6.0 On Linux ....................49
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Question 50: Enterprise Portal 6.0 SP2 Installation
Problem ..........................................................50
Question 51: Renaming User Ids In Enterprise
Business Portal ..............................................51
Question 52: Role Of The Web In SAP ...............................52
Question 53: Universal Work List In Portal ......................53
Question 54: Performance ITS Vs. SAP GUI In WAN ......54
Question 55: How To Connect R/3 To Enterprise
Portal And Run Transactions .......................55
Question 56: User Mapping .................................................56Question 57: SRM / EBP Cookbooks .................................57
Question 58: Ending A WAS Session. ................................58
Question 59: Web To SAP Connections .............................59
Question 60: Recipient Field In Create Shopping Cart ...60
Question 61: EP Theme Import Problem ..........................61
Question 62: SAP R/3 And Visual Studio ASP
Integration ......................................................62Question 63: Assigning Iviews To A New User ................63
Question 64: Best Upgrade From Enterprise Portal
5.0 SP5 ............................................................64
Question 65: SAP Enterprise Portal 6.0 And CRM 4.0 .....65
Question 66: Disable SAP* ..................................................66
Question 67: Se80 (Object Navigator) Has Blank
Panel ...............................................................68
Question 68: ESS Photo Help .............................................69
Question 69: Sales Order Entry Screen Searchable
Flow Files .......................................................70
Question 70: Enterprise Portal 6.0 On BW Server ...........71
Question 71: Web Application Builder Vs.
SAP@Webstudio ............................................72
Question 72: Business Connector Sending XML
File To A 404 Error Page ..............................73Question 73: Enterprise Portal WAS And Java
Applications ...................................................74
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Question 74: Internet Explorer Freezes in Applicant
Self-Service ....................................................75
Question 75: Update/Modify Database Tables
Through BSP ..................................................76
Index: .........................................................................77
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☞ QUESTION 1
BSP Pages without Authentication
I am attempting to create a BSP page that stores user data
in SAP on my career website even though the site was not
developed in SAP Portal. As far I know, SAP needs a R3 user
id and password to access any BSP page. But how would I
implement this on a public website?
✍ A NSWER
BSP pages are served by the SAP WAS system. The only
option available to accomplish this task is requiring a logon
or a default logon for the BSP. If you create the page through
another web method, such as .net or Java, your only choicewould be to have a default logon through the respective
connector.
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☞QUESTION 2
User List In Portal
Is there a way in SAP Portal 6.0 SP13 to get a list of the active
users or the users who have logged on during the day or
during some other time frame?
✍ A NSWER
This task cannot be accomplished through Portal. But you
can obtain this information by using the Solution Manager
Diagnostics and the Netweaver Administration tool.
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☞QUESTION 3
SAP Portal 6.0 On NW04 SR1 - Implementation
I have installed SAP Portal 6.0 SP9 on NW04 SR1 ABAP +
J2EE and upgraded it to SP12. We also have ITS installed
for Web AS 620. Where is documentation available that
explains integrating SAP Portal with R/3 4.7, CRM & BW
and configuring SSO, Running SAP Transaction Codes thruPortal Web GUI and integrating Enterprise Portal UME with
Active Directory?
✍ A NSWER
To find the appropriate documentation to perform this task,
look for Rapid Installer 2.1.1 in http://service.sap.com/nw-ri.
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☞QUESTION 4
SAP Portal Logon Page Language
Is there a way to change the logon language of the SAP Portal
6.0 (http://server/irj) from English to another language? I
have installed Spanish on the system and require the logon
page to be shown in ES too.
✍ A NSWER
To change the SAP Portal logon page language, add
the following code in SAP Portal 6.0: C:\usr\sap\SID\
DVEBMGSXX\j2ee\cluster\server0\apps\sap.com\irj\servlet_
jsp\irj\root\WEB-INF\portal\system\properties\prtDefault.
properties
request.mandatorylanguage=es
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☞QUESTION 5
Custom ISR
I have created a new Scenario using QISRSCENARIO.
Subsequently, I developed the related form and interface and
activated them in R/3. I tried deploying the ISR Scenario by
creating a WebDynpro IVIEW in Enterprise Portal connecting
to WebDynpro Application ISRFORM from NAMESPACE sap.com/pcui_gp~isr, but I was unable to pass the SCENARIO
name as parameters. How would I deploy my ISR Scenario
in Enterprise Portal?
✍ A NSWER
You may deploy your ISR Scenario in Enterprise Portal bycreating a Custom ISR using the Transaction QISRSCENARIO
along with the respective Interface and Form by choosing
Adobe Interactive Form Builder (transaction SFP). Develop
a WebDynpro Iview in Enterprise Portal passing the Scenario
and Mode as Application parameters. Add this Iview to the
appropriate page. Then add the page to the appropriate role.
Assign the role to the appropriate user group, which had
certain targeted users. Test the Iview and you should see
your Form in EP.
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☞QUESTION 6
Standard ID For Portal
We have been working on a Portal development system but
our users are unable to logon to the system because they
have forgotten their username and password. Is there any
standard ID we can use to log on and change the password?
✍ A NSWER
The standard username and password for the Portal system
is username: Administrator and password: administrator.
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☞QUESTION 7
Steps For Deletion Of Users In EBP
Even though we try to delete the business partner
relationships and assignments, we are getting an error when
deleting the user id. What are the steps for removing users
from the EBP organization structure and deleting their user
ids?
✍ A NSWER
If you are unable to delete a user via the web transaction
for maintain user, you should go to transaction code SU01
and delete the user ID. To accomplish this find the PPOMA_
BBP and the position for that user. There should be only one position and BP. Click on the BP and delete the assignment
then save the change. Finally, click on the position and delete
the object.
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☞QUESTION 8
WEBGUI And Design
How do I create a new design theme for WebGUI that looks
like our standard corporate layout?
✍ A NSWER
To modify the look of the WebGUI, create the theme you want
to use by copying from an existing one, e.g. 2002. To change
the colors, edit the ‘generator’ style sheet as required. Create
a new service and service file. Then, add the parameter
‘~webgui_theme <theme>’ to the service file. Call the new
service as you would with standard WebGUI, but instead,
specify your new service name.
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☞QUESTION 9
User Deletion Not Allowed
I have been warned over and over again not to delete EBP
users, especially the ones that have carried out transactions
in EBP. But, how can we avoid paying for licenses costs
generated by Locked/Disabled users?
✍ A NSWER
For EBP users, SAP does not charge a license fee on a per
user basis. SAP charges on the basis of application cost. If
you decide to delete the user in EBP, you may do so after
archiving the transactional data of the user.
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☞QUESTION 10
Customizing Default Web-Temple
I am attempting to customize some elements of the default
web template in SAP Netweaver 2004. However, in the Web
Application Designer I am unable to create the same web
template. Can I open the default web template in Netweaver
2004 and customize it there?
✍ A NSWER
It depends on what version of BW you are running. If you
are using BW 3.5, the default Web template is 0ADHOC.
However, if you are running an earlier version, the default
Web template is 0QUERY_TEMPLATE.
In either case, run the Web Application Designer, then choose
Web Template, Open, and on the pop-up screen type one of
the above names into the Description / Technical Name field
and click on the OK button. The template will be opened and
available for editing.
Of course, once you edit the template it should be saved
under a different name.
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☞QUESTION 11
BSP’s Debugging
I’m trying to debug a BSP development but the debugging
is not working properly. Debugging of normal ABAP
developments works as usual. Is there any parameter on the
WAS system that is capable of modifying or deactivating the
BSP’s debugger?
✍ A NSWER
You should resolve this problem by activating the debugging
in transaction SICF and the set external breakpoint in the
code. Once this is done, you should debug your files after
setting SICF.
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☞QUESTION 12
ESS Leave Request
In my scenario, the user requests time off and the system
notifies the user that there is insufficient quota. Nevertheless,
the user sends the request to the approver. Is there a way
to prevent the workflow from being sent to the approver if
there is insufficient quota? What is the transaction behindleave request?
✍ A NSWER
The transaction for leave requests is WS20000081. A
solution, although not the most elegant, is to put some code
in the leave request template to check the status of the errormessage. The message is stored in the business html variable
info_text, template: sapmws20000081h_150.html.
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☞QUESTION 13
Testing J2EE Applications In Web AS
I was successful in deploying a J2EE Application that consists
of session bean, a servlet, and a jsp file onto Web AS 6.40
through Netweaver Dev Studio. My application was deployed
through Enterprise Portal’s Web AS System Information. But
how do I invoke the application/jsp file?
✍ A NSWER
If you have deployed your application to the special context,
then you can access your jsp using http://serverAdress:
serverPort/contextName/jspFolder/jspName.jsp. If you have
XI repository deployed on your server, the start page ishttp://xiserver:57700/rep/start/index.jsp. The file index.jsp
is located in the folder /start/ in “war” and the application
context name is “rep”.
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☞QUESTION 14
How To Publish In Was 640
I am currently using Microsoft Windows IIS, but intend to
replace it with the WAS 640. How can I publish a single html
page in WAS 640? Is ITS the only way to do that?
✍ A NSWER
WAS consists of both R/3 and a J2EE engine. The J2EE
engine is a fully functional J2EE server and you can deploy
any “ear” or “war” archive to it. WAS has a “J2EE admin” tool
and you can deploy applications there.
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☞QUESTION 15
Enterprise Portal Part Of Netweaver
Is SAP Enterprise Portal is part of Netweaver?
✍ A NSWER
Netweaver powers SAP Enterprise Portals. Netweaver is
the new 6.40 + WAS and the “new dimension” products. Web
reporting from BW 3.5 is included.
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☞QUESTION 16
How To Call An URL Using POST Method
I plan to call an external URL using the GET Method. However,
if I attempt to call the external URL using the WS_EXECUTE
function or show_url method these parameters are visible in
the URL bar. The solution to my problem seems to be to call
the URL using the POST Method. How would I call the URLusing this method?
✍ A NSWER
To call a URL using the POST method, create a simple form
and place it in an HTML document. A truncated example of
an HTML form page would read:
<FORM METHOD=POST ACTION=”your url”>
<INPUT TYPE=”submit”>
</FORM>
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☞QUESTION 17
Delete Function In SRM PO’s
I am implementing an extended classic scenario to delete
purchase order line items in SRM front end, despite the fact
that a goods receipt exists. In the backend R3 system, the
deletion is not applied since there are already subsequent
documents. How can I prevent the deletions for SRM itemsthat have subsequent documents?
✍ A NSWER
You can prevent the deletion for SRM items that have
subsequent documents by applying OSS note: 852327.
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☞QUESTION 18
SAP SRM EBP Shopping Cart
We have a problem with users in some parts of the hierarchy
where the Purchasing Group of the person on whose behalf
the shopping is being done is not overwriting the Purchasing
Group of the person doing the shopping. How can I resolve
the problem of purchasing groups not transferring correctlywhen using the “shop on behalf of” functionality in EBP?
✍ A NSWER
You can resolve this issue by adding the product categories
to the responsibility tab for the purchasing group.
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☞QUESTION 19
How To Download A BSP Application To
Microsoft Word
I have created a BSP application that contains html pages
and page fragments. How can I export the pages and page
fragments in the application to Microsoft Word?
✍ A NSWER
In order to download your BSP pages, select systems in the
main menu and create a spool request. Once the spool is
generated, select the save on local file option. Your BSP page
should then download to your local desktop.
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☞QUESTION 20
ESS Address Change
I am implementing ESS on 4.6c and portals. In the Address
change function, we are not using the country field (PZ02)
from R/3. How do I remove this field from ESS?
✍ A NSWER
You could copy the service and call the new service in your
portal. Then configure the field to display invisibly in the
PBO. You could also reconfigure the country key since the
layout of each screen and the available fields are accessible
from this function.
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☞QUESTION 21
Authorization for Portal users
How are user authorizations managed for SAP Portals, since
there are no transactions involved with BAPIs?
✍ A NSWER
User authorizations in Enterprise Portal can be accessed
at different PCD object levels as roles or they may also be
accessed through the menu path System Administration ->
Permissions -> Portal Permissions.
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☞QUESTION 22
Implementing WAS on SAP 4.6C
We are running SAP version is 4.6C. We want to give our sales
office in Germany web access to our SAP. Can we do this
by implementing SAP WAS? What version and application
architecture should be used?
✍ A NSWER
For specified version you have to use ITS for any web
access.
If you want to use WAS, you have to upgrade to 4.7.
You need to upgrade the version to 4.7. Only 4.7 will support
the WAS builder.
If your issue to giving people in another country access to
one of your SAP system, then WAS has absolutely nothing to
do with it. You do it other ways.
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☞QUESTION 23
SAP Enterprise Portal 6.0 SP 9 Configuration
I am running a complete installation of Enterprise Portal
6.0 SP 9. How should I configure Enterprise Portal 6.0 to
connect with BW 3.5 system? Am I required to use Visual
Administrator and if so, how do I access it?
✍ A NSWER
You should configure Enterprise Portal to connect with BW
3.5 system by selecting menu path System Administration ->
System Configuration, from Portal. From there create a new
folder and then create a system in the new folder you just
created. Once this is complete, check the permissions on thesystem.
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☞QUESTION 24
Hostname
When I login to the web browser using the hostname I am
unable to login. However, when I access the browser through
the IP address, I am successful. Why am I unable to access
the browser through the hostname?
✍ A NSWER
To resolve this issue, check your HOSTS file on the computer
that is running your browser.
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☞QUESTION 25
Web Application Server And ABAP
I am designing a new interface solution with some a
monitoring product. The results are output to an XML file.
We are using BSP for embedding ABAP. The monitoring
product we run is WEB AS and the monitoring information is
obtained from BW. However, I am unable to access the WEB AS. Can I run ABAP report in WEB AS in the same fashion
that I run it in SAP GUI (se38)? How can I execute ABAP
without the BSP in WEB AS?
✍ A NSWER
If you have a predefined variant you may run ABAP report inweb AS the same way we run it in SAP GUI (se38), but you
will not have a selection screen.
You cannot execute ABAP without the BSP on WEB AS.
You may access SAP WAS using web services that becomes
accessible once a new BSP page is created. From web
services, activate transaction code SICF.
The Web Service is the method that actually talks to the WAS
via the browser.
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☞QUESTION 26
Netweaver Enterprise Portal 6.0 And R/3
4.6c In The Same Operating System
I am using an Oracle R/3 4.6c testing system in Windows XP.
Is it possible to install Netweaver Enterprise Portal 6.0 SP9
MaxDB release in the same OS?
✍ A NSWER
You should be able to install Portal on the same server without
any problems. However, you should ensure you have enough
resources, since you cannot install Netweaver as an add-on.
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☞QUESTION 27
Roles in Enterprise Portal
What is the process for creating roles in Enterprise Portal?
✍ A NSWER
From the Content administration menu, in one of subfolders
in the Portal Content tree, right-click on the folder and select
“New Role”.
After creating the role, you may begin filling the role with
pages by following these steps: First, open the role for
editing. Next, click on a page that you want to include in the
role from the Portal Content tree. Right click the page thenselect “Add to role”. Once these steps are completed, set the
entry point property of the items you want present in the
menu.
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☞QUESTION 28
Portal Installation
I am attempting to install Enterprise Portal 6.2. I begin by
installing SQL Server 2000. Then I run SAPINST executable
file and select the option for Portal. Is this the proper
sequence?
✍ A NSWER
You must being by installing the Portal database. The Portal
installation guide explains this in detail.
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☞QUESTION 30
Web Application Server and PHP
We are currently using PHP as a development tool for our web
site and are in the process of installing the SAP WAS server
in our landscape. Can we run PHP in the WAS development
process or should we only use Java and ABAP?
✍ A NSWER
PHP is not available in the WAS environment and there is no
information regarding future developments with this coding
language.
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☞QUESTION 31
Enterprise Portal Programming Languages
What languages are available for programming in Enterprise
Portal?
✍ A NSWER
There are several development tools and programming
languages available. You could use Java through the
Netweaver development studio, Webdynpro through the
Visual Composer, BSP with ABAP (you need an ABAP based
system for this) and .NET (with the appropriate connectors).
The most common language used is Java.
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☞QUESTION 32
Help On RFC Connection In J2EE And BIW
I am attempting to create an RFC connection for J2EE and
BIW for Enterprise Portal. While testing for the J2EE Engine
RFC, I am receiving the error “ThPlgFlush2 failed”. During the
Unicode test, I receive the error “Target system not reached”.
When I attempt to created the BIW RFC connection to EPS6.0, I receive the error “program PORTAL_BIW_PORTAL not
registered / CPI-C error CM_ALLOCATE_FAILURE_RETRY”.
How should I resolve these errors?
✍ A NSWER
The problem is that Portal should reference BW via an HTTPinterface (ICM) or via the 3200 dispatcher port, not an RFC
connection. Once you have made this correction, register
the Portal program on the BW gateway.
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☞QUESTION 33
JCO On Windows XP
I have downloaded and successfully installed SAPJCO-
NTIA64-2.1.5 as noted in the documentation. The java
program compiles successfully, but at runtime, I receive a
message that “The application or DLL c:\jco\sapjcorfc.dll is
not a valid windows image. Please check this against yourinstallation diskette”. Does JCO runs on Microsoft Windows
XP platform?
✍ A NSWER
SAPJCO-NTIA64-2.1.5 should only be run on the Windows
2000 operating system. If you install the latest version of JCO your java program will compile successfully.
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Incomplete Items In Catalog - UOM Mismatch
In EBP, UOM table T006 contains a field MSEHI (international
UOM) and ISO code. The requisite catalog contains one UOM
field. When I add an item from the requisite-shopping cart to
the EBP-shopping cart, I receive the error “Incomplete items
in catalog”. I understand that the requisite UOM is validatedagainst the ISO code of EBP. Even with standard setting,
many UOMs do not have ISO codes and the same ISO code
can exist for many UOMs. How can I validate the UOM in the
requisite against the UOM in EBP (MESEHI)?
✍ A NSWER
To easily resolve this problem, go into CUNI and create the
missing ISO codes or update ISO codes in units of measure.
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How To Active HTTP Service
We have installed SAP Netweaver 2004 ABAP and a J2EE
add-in. In ICM monitor, HTTP Service is inactive. How can I
change the status from inactive to active?
✍ A NSWER
You may activate the service by setting the ICM/host_name_
full to include the domain as well as the host name. Navigate
to SICF and find the default host -> SAP -> public node. Right-
click to select activate and choose the option to activate all
sub-nodes. Conduct a note search on SICF, and then activate
the service.
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ESS Landscape Installation On SAP 4.6C
I am currently running SAP 4.6C but would like to
eventually implement HR and ESS. For planning purposes,
I am developing an estimate of hardware costs but require
clarification on the relationship between ESS and SAP. Is ESS
a separate SAP component, e.g. BW APO, a trimmed downSAP installation with extra functionality? How much server
space will be needed to accommodate 1200 employees?
Is it advisable to have ITS on a separate server and if so,
how much storage space will be required? If ITS is installed
on a separate server, is a separate ITS for DEV and WAS
necessary?
✍ A NSWER ESS/MSS is not a single component but essentially an
enhancement. The system landscape with ESS consists of
the SAP Enterprise Portal loaded with the ESS/MSS business
packages, hooked to an ITS (which is required with SAP 4.6C
rather than a WAS) and connected to your SAP systems.
Using this enhancement will involve some development in
your R/3 system to turn on the ESS functionality within HR.
With regard to hardware requirements I recommend a DEV
and PRD Portal landscape. The DEV portal should have
the Portal and ITS running on the same server. The PRD
landscape with require at least one Enterprise Portal and
one ITS server. With approximately 1200 users, you mayneed more than one Enterprise Portal server.
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SAP* Password For EP
How would I reset the password of SAP* and DDIC user from
the Oracle backend without an installation login?
✍ A NSWER
In order to reset the password of SAP*, you should delete the
SAP* account from the Oracle level and then login as SAP*/
pass using the following code in SQL*Plus:
DELETE FROM SAPR3.USR02 WHERE MANDT=’<CLIENT>’
AND BNAME=’SAP*’
Finally, insert the client number in the <CLIENT> tag for the
SAP* account you are resetting.
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How To Create Multiple Virtual IIS
Instances In Its 6.20
We are running ITS version 6.20 with patch level 11 on a
Dual-host, with Agate separated from Wgate with a firewall
between them. Is it possible to create multiple virtual IIS
instances in IIS using the same port?
✍ A NSWER
You cannot run multiple IIS instance on the same port. Each
time you create a new IIS instance, you must create a new
IIS with its own unique port number. When you install the
new ITS instance, a pick list is displayed allowing you to pick
what web site you want to use for the new ITS instance. If the
web site you select is already used by another IIS instance, it
will not allow you to proceed until you select a web site that
is not already used by an ITS instance. If you create multiple
IIS web sites using the same port number you can only run
one at a time.
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Email problems with Enterprise Portal 6.0
(Netweaver) SP9 and Exchange Server
We are running EP6 Netweaver SP9 for Portal and KM on a
Windows 2000 Server. We have configured a system for email
connectivity by collaborating with our Exchange 2000 Mail
Server. However we are unable to send email because there
is no connectivity with the SAP system. What could be the
cause of this problem?
✍ A NSWER
If you have installed antivirus software, make sure it is not
blocking ports from sending email. Once that is done, you
should be able to telnet to the mail server.
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Open Catalogue Interface Availability
Is Open Catalogue Interface available as part of the web
application server or is it a part of the SAP 4.7 modules like
SRM?
✍ A NSWER
Open Catalogue Interface is used by Requisite Catalogue and
by the new CCM add-on for EB Professional.
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Extensions: Tableview
I am implementing IS HTMLB Tableview to display the data
from an internal table. When I debug my BSP in the browser
the table does not appear at all, even though it contains data.
How can I get the BSP Extension to display from tables or
multi-select lists?
✍ A NSWER
To get the BSP Extension to display from tables go to
transaction code SE80 and click “tag browser”. Open the
folder, BSP extensions, then Transportable, then HTMLB.
Double-click on Tableview and the documentation willappear in a separate window. There are descriptions of all
of the attributes, along with examples. There are only two
required attributes: “id” and “table”. There is also a working
example of a BSP application SBSPEXT_HTMLB, page
tableView.bsp.
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SAP WAS And SOAP
I want to code remote calls to BAPI functions from a web
application that is not running in the WAS. Where can I find
existing SOAP-Interfaces for BAPIs?
✍ A NSWER
You may call SAP-distributed BAPIs using SOAP by
implementing .Net web service running in IIS. The export
parameters come back properly in SOAP but tables do not
appear to return at all. You could also use .Net code using .Net
Connector, version 1. Import, export and table parameters
are easy to implement since it uses a standard call sequencefor both synchronous and asynchronous modes.
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MSS: Class Java.lang.NullPointerException
I am implementing Enterprise Portal 6.0 SP2 PL 3 and KM
along with a BP of Manager Self Service 6.0. When I attempt
to access the Employee Documents Iview, the following
message appears: class java.lang.NullPointerException java.
lang.NullPointerException. Why am I receiving this errormessage?
✍ A NSWER
Missing HR data in the system backend generally causes this
error. You should fix this problem by confirming that all of
the information types required by the Iview are present.
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Difference Between WAS, Netweaver and
Enterprise
What is the difference between WAS, Netweaver and
Enterprise and what is the function of each system?
✍ A NSWER
Netweaver is a term that encompasses all the technical
aspects of SAP, including Portals, WAS and BI. Enterprise
is R3 running on a Netweaver platform. WAS is the Basis
system.
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Order Of Implementing SPs
We are setting up Netweaver 4 Enterprise Portal 6.0. We have
installed patches for the J2EE engine from SP4 and SP8.
Our next step should be to apply SP7 directly to SP3. Is it
necessary to apply SP4, SP5 and SP6 before applying SP7
directly on SP3?
✍ A NSWER
No. You may install SP7 directly on top of SP3. Currently SP9
is available and you may install that patch onto SP3 instead
of SP7.
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Installation Sequence For Enterprise Portal
6.O
Do I need to install SAP WAS 640 (SAP Netweaver) before
installing Enterprise Portal and MySQL 2000?
✍ A NSWER
You should begin by installing your database system, so
install My SQL first. Next install your Java environment, then
J2EE followed by the Portal system. If you are implementing
Enterprise Portal 6.0 SP9, you should install SAP J2EE 6.4
server in the same install as the Portal.
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Enterprise Portal 6.0 On Linux
Can Enterprise Portal 6.0 SP2 be installed on Linux and
Oracle 8.1.7? Are there any versions of Portals that are
supported with Linux and Oracle?
✍ A NSWER
Unfortunately Enterprise Portal 6.0 SP2 will not run on
Linux. However, Enterprise Portal 6.0 SP4 is supported on
Linux and Oracle.
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Enterprise Portal 6.0 SP2 Installation
Problem
I am running Enterprise Portal 6.0 SP2 on Windows 2000
with a MS SQL 8.0 database. During installation when post
processing of SAP Enterprise Portal 6.0 begins, the following
error occurs: INFO 2004-10-28 20:04:08 ‘c:\jdk1.3.1_11/bin/
java.exe -classpath “C:/DOCUME~1/ADMINI~1/LOCALS~1/
Temp/sapinst_exe_4/JAR/testadmin.jar;C://usr/sap/WORK/
j2ee/j2ee_00/admin/lib/admin.jar;C://usr/sap/WORK/j2ee/
j2ee_00/admin/lib/iq-lib.jar” TestAdmin localhost 50004’
returned with ‘0’. Then there is a secondary message that
states: “Check J2EE connection. Waiting for 30 seconds”.
What would cause this type of error?
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You are experiencing a resource problem caused by the J2EE
engine load. It is causing the CM component to timeout.
Allocating or installing additional RAM will allow you to
complete the installation.
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Renaming User Ids In Enterprise Business
Portal
We are currently working with approximately 6000 users
in Enterprise Business Portal 3.5 and this amount is likely
to double in the future. We have a problem with redundant
user ids and plan to implement a new naming convention to
eliminate this problem. Is it possible to rename the user ids
via SU01?
✍ A NSWER
Function SU01 allows you to copy your users with this
methodology:
su01 copy user1 -> user2
bbp_users_gen
specify org plan
You could also write a BDC to automate this process. However,if your WFs rely upon the naming of your users (perhaps by
means of custom tables) you will need to account for this
during the automation process.
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Role Of The Web In SAP
What is the role of the web in SAP modules? And how much
previous knowledge of the web is required to learn SAP?
✍ A NSWER
SAP has, in recent years, begun to implement a clear
internet/web strategy. They currently use a number of
internet programming technologies, such as JAVA, J2EE,
.Net, ABAP, BHMTL and HTML, to mention a few. Essentially
these technologies are their new delivery mechanism for
chaining together information, process and business flow,
and reporting.
The amount of previous web knowledge needed to learn
SAP depends upon what you plan on learning. From a user
perspective, it is not difficult to learn SAP using the SAPGUI.
From a technical or functional perspective, there is a lot to
learn and absorb.
SAP overall is a complex tool and it requires such a change in
the mindset and way of thinking you are used to with other
systems and applications that it could easily take a year or
more before you become comfortable with SAP, and even
then with only the area that you focus on. It would be a huge
undertaking to learn every aspect of SAP.
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Universal Work List In Portal
We want to develop a system that hosts around 5000 ESS
users on SAP Portal and approximately 200 MSS users with
SAP R/3 user ids. When an employee on ESS performs an
activity that requires supervisor approval, we want the ESS
users to be linked to SAP R/3 system by means of their personnel number in HR master. Is it possible to create a
universal work list in portal that allows ESS users to access
their SAP R/3 work item on the portal?
✍ A NSWER
There is a component called Webflow that is a web-basedSAP inbox. From this system activate and publish the BWSP
service. You could also implement SAP Web Studio to
publish.
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Performance ITS Vs. SAP GUI In WAN
Has any performance measuring been conducted to determine
whether ITS or SAP GUI produces less traffic in Wide Area
Network communication? Is there any SAP documentation
on this subject?
✍ A NSWER
SAP has published some statistics on the ITS and SAP GUI
performance in Wide Area Networks at the website: http://
service.sap.com/sizing. From this page, select > Media
Library > Literature > Front end Network Requirements
for SAP Solutions. They have determined that ITS producesmore bandwidth than SAP GUI.
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How To Connect R/3 To Enterprise Portal
And Run Transactions
I am trying to connect Enterprise Portal 6.0 SP7 to R/3 system
4.7 200 Basis 6.20. How do I run transactions in Enterprise
Portal to my R/3 system?
✍ A NSWER
In order to run transactions in Enterprise Portal to R/3, you
must begin by creating an Iview. Then depending on your
requirements, select the SAP GUI for windows or select
WEB GUI. Next, add this Iview to a page, then add the page
to a role. Finally assign the role to a user.
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User Mapping
I have installed MSS Business Pack on Enterprise Portal
6.0 SP2. I now need to map my MSS user to a system via
Personalize. I have created a system + alias for our R/3
backend system but this entry does not display when I try to
map a user. Where are the systems defined?
✍ A NSWER In order to define the system, you must modify a property
at the system object “User Mapping Type”. From this
property change the selection to “admin,user”.
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SRM / EBP Cookbooks
What are cookbooks and how may I access these?
✍ A NSWER
The cookbook is a step-by-step guide to installation and
configuration of Enterprise Business Portal. You may access
cookbooks at the website http://service.sap.com/srm. From
this location browse until you find Mysap SRM ->Mysap SRM
In Detail -> Enterprise Buyer -> Documentation. There is a
document with links called Documentation Enterprise Buyer
3.5.
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Ending A WAS Session
Is there a function module that can be called to end a WAS
Session when a User tries to Logoff from a particular BSP
Application? The intention is to force the User to re-enter
his password and not be allowed automatic entry to the
particular System or Application. Any advice would beappreciated.
✍ A NSWER
Try using SAP session command logoff as a variable in
the URL from the point you want to log off the user. If you
are using domain relaxing and want to forcefully end theuser session use the function th_user_info with a specific
opcode.
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Web To SAP Connections
We are working to develop transactions from the web that
communicate with SAP. We would prefer to implement Java
running IIS Windows 2003 server with JSP. Or we would
be willing to explore the WAS/J2EE technology or even
Business Connector. What is the best way to facilitate thisconnection?
✍ A NSWER
A simple option would be to use a free J2EE application
server, as long as you ensure that it is certified to the latest
specification. You could then run a JCA connector betweenthe environments.
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Recipient Field In Create Shopping Cart
I have to change the recipient field in the Create Shopping
Cart screen to a free form field. I have modified the HTML
template to remove the search help and it now looks like
a free form field. However, whatever entry we make in this
field is not captured in the background and refreshed backto the shopping cart creator name or username. How can I
resolve this error?
✍ A NSWER
The problem is that the goods recipient is an attribute of a
user in the organizational structure, attribute= REQUESTER. All the allowed goods recipients should be defined in this
organizational structure. If this attribute is not found, the
system automatically takes the user as the goods recipients.
You can resolve this error by defining the attribute and
possible entries. Or you could make this one field invisible
and declare a totally new customer field. Or try to find a BADI
that clears the contents of this field if it is the initial value.
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EP Theme Import Problem
I am changing the portal theme from development to
production. When I perform the theme file import an error
indicates to check the log file. When I access the log file I find
this exception:
designServiceLogger: Exception caught while upgrading
designs: Cannot perform upgrade: SAP template design
“sap_test” found on incorrect version “6.0.2.1.0”. Expected
was version “6.0.2.3.0”. com.sapportals.portal.design.
PortalDesignException: Cannot perform upgrade: SAP
template design “sap_test” found on incorrect version
“6.0.2.1.0”. Expected was version “6.0.2.3.0”.
What is the solution to correct this error?
✍ A NSWER
This problem is due to your development and production
environments running different patches. Insure that your
development and production environments receive the same
patch and hotfix versions.
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SAP R/3 And Visual Studio ASP Integration
You can connect SAP with Dev Studio using the DLLs
that are given with SAP DCOM Connector there are DLLs
for connecting and executing RFCs or BAPIS in SAP, with
them you could execute programs sending and receiving
information through the parameters.
DCOM connector is available to download in service.sap.
com
✍ A NSWER
You can connect SAP with Dev Studio using the DLLsthat are given with SAP DCOM Connector there are DLLs
for connecting and executing RFCs or BAPIS in SAP, with
them you could execute programs sending and receiving
information through the parameters.
DCOM connector is available to download in service.sap.
com
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Assigning Iviews To A New User
I am running Enterprise Portal 6.0 SP2. I have successfully
connected the BW system and a series of Iviews displaying
BW reports. Now I am assigning the Iviews to a “new user”.
The Iviews were logged on as a super administrator, using
the functionality under Content Administration -> PortalContent. I assigned the iViews to a new page and then
assigned the new page to a role which I created. I then
assigned the role to the new user, using functionality under
outlined under User Administration -> Roles ->. From there I
searched for the relevant user and selected the edit function.
However, when I open a portal session logged on as the new
user, I am not able to access the Iviews I assigned. Is thereanother role I should assign to the new user or have I missed
out an important step?
✍ A NSWER
You should also set the sort priority value in the property
list of the role or workset. Typically it is set to 100.0 but
this should be amended to an alternative number (e.g. 99.0,
100.1). The number you choose will specify whether the
navigation tab will be towards the left or right hand side of
page. You may find documentation for this functionality on
the SAP Help Portal, in the Administration Guide under the
navigation node category. The title of the page is “Defining
the Sort Sequence of the Entry Points”.
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Best Upgrade From Enterprise Portal 5.0
SP5
We are currently on Enterprise Portal SP5 and our suppliers
are talking about upgrading us to Enterprise Portal 5.0 SP6,
but would we be better going to Enterprise Portal 6.0?
✍ A NSWER
There is no upgrade from Enterprise Portal 5.0 to Enterprise
Portal 6.0. You must migrate your Portal content to an entirely
new portal installation, namely, Enterprise Portal 6.0. There
is a migration run book available from SAP for this.
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SAP Enterprise Portal 6.0 And CRM 4.0
I am seeking advice about SAP Enterprise Portal 6.0 and CRM.
I have installed the CRM 4.0 server and the Enterprise Portal
6.0 server (Portal, CM/Collab/TREX). I am now working to
install the portals side of CRM 4.0. I have installed the CRM
IC Web client, can open the webclient but am unsure wherethe IC web client configuration is performed?
How I can access CRM through the portals? Should I
install the ITS or the Java GUI? Where is the best place to
find installation and configuration guides for CRM through
portals?
✍ A NSWER
You should access your CRM application through the
Enterprise Portal 6.0 CRM Business Packages. These are
iViews which are able to login to your CRM system. The
Master Guide for CRM 4.0 contain valuable information
on completing this process. You should also review the
Netweaver 2004 Master Guide which is located in the
“instguides” alias on SAP Service Market Place.
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Disable SAP*
I am running Enterprise Portal 6.0, SP2, patch 3, hotfix
6. When I try to disable sap* user, I receive the following
error message: “To disable the SAP* user, enter a vaild
superuser: com.sap.security.api.AuthenticationFailedExce
ption: PASSWORD_EXPIRED”. I have altered the sapnum. properties file to read: “ume.superadmin.activated=false”.
How should I resolve this issue?
✍ A NSWER
When you disable the SAP* user, you must enter the user
ID and password of another superuser in the portal. This isa mechanism to prevent you from disabling the SAP* user,
without having another superuser with which to log on to the
portal. To disable the SAP* user user, follow these steps:
1. In the Enterprise Portal, choose System Administration
-> System Configuration -> UM Configuration.
2. From the Data Sources tab, deselect Enable SAP* User.
3. Enter the user ID and password of a different superuser.
4. Save your changes.
5. Restart the Java application server.
Make sure you have set up a user ID that has super user
rights. Verify you know the password of this account. Logoff.
Stop the SAP J2EE Engine. Locate the sapum.properties.bak
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file. Make sure the setting is set as follows: ume.superadmin.
activated=FALSE Then rename the file to sapum.properties
removing the .bak portion of the file name. Restart the SAP
J2EE Engine and login with your new super user id.
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Se80 (Object Navigator) Has Blank Panel
I updated my computer with the latest Microsoft Office and
Internet Explorer patches. When I started my system the
following morning, SE80 no longer worked and the upper
left panel where the program is selected is completely blank.
The lower left panel contains the object list within that program, and the right panel can be chosen in several ways,
but the only way I know to enter something for the lower left
panel is to type it into the upper right. And there is nothing
there to type into now. How can I fix this problem?
✍ A NSWER
It is the new patches that are the cause of your problems.
Uninstall all of the patches you recently installed. It is
common during these installations that the MSHTML.DLL is
removed. Browse the Microsoft website to find a replacement
version of this DLL file. Evaluate the versions available and
select the file compatible with your operating system.
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ESS Photo Help
What is the best way to implement a photograph in ESS?
✍ A NSWER
Photographs are stored in a content server and retrieved
in R/3 (@PA30). ESS calls the ITS template relevant for the
photo and the template then retrieves the image. These
photographs are retrieved through the Archivelink and, as
for the content server, you may use any SAP certified content
server or SAP content server to house the images.
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☞QUESTION 69
Sales Order Entry Screen Searchable Flow
Files
I am planning a sales order entry screen using flow files.
My user should be able to search for materials or products
they need. However, search content does not appear to be
compatible with flow files. Is there any method available that
will allow users to search for materials and pass back the
selected material to the correct order line item on the sales
order screen?
✍ A NSWER
One method to accomplish this is by implementing the “field-
set” function to create the internal table in ABAP. Once the
table is created, you should use “field-transport” to transport
the drop down content to the web. If one drop down is
linked to another then you must use Javascript and code
to build the drop down list in “PAI of the screen”. There is
documentation and sample code available on the “field-set”
function at http://help.sap.com.
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☞QUESTION 70
Enterprise Portal 6.0 On BW Server
I would like to install SAP Enterprise Portal 6.0 on my BW
server? Is this possible or should Enterprise Portal live on a
separate server?
✍ A NSWER
You can install Enterprise Portal 6.0 on the same box with
BW but SAP does not recommend this. Both systems are
extremely resource intensive, so you may experience
performance issues if you decide to go this route.
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☞QUESTION 71
Web Application Builder Vs. SAP@Webstudio
Currently we are running Web Application Builder version
4.6C on ITS. What is the best tool for building Internet
application components, SAP@Webstudio or Web Application
Builder from 4.6C?
✍ A NSWER
SAP is moving away from SAP@WebStudio. It is cumbersome
and at times difficult to use. Most programmer prefer using
Web Application Builder.
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☞QUESTION 73
Enterprise Portal WAS And Java Applications
I am seeking clarification regarding some components of
SAP Enterprise Portal. First, when is it necessary to install
WAS and does SAP Enterprise Portal run Java applications?
Is J2EE always required or may I use a different engine?
✍ A NSWER
The SAP J2EE Engine is the runtime engine that runs
Enterprise Portal runs. It is also one of two runtime engines
that drive SAP WAS. The other one is the ABAP System.
You are only required to install and run J2EE if you host
Enterprise Portal 6.0 With regard the SAP running Javaapplications, most Iviews are Java applications. Your non-
Iview Java programs can run on the J2EE Engine, however,
y can also deploy other Java applications on top of the J2EE
Engine, next to the installed Portal system.
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☞QUESTION 74
Internet Explorer Freezes in Applicant Self-
Service
We are experience a problem where some “applicants”
browsers are freezing up when accessing a portion of the
PBW3 service inside ASS. Some browsers of the same
version and patch level work fine but others just freeze when
pressing the ‘Apply’ button to begin the application process.
We are running ITS build 46D 4640.4000.36.7055. We have
programmed different Internet Explorer configurations,
versions and patches without resolution. If some users can
run the function successfully correctly, it seems that the
problem may be pc-based. Has anyone encountered a similar
problem?
✍ A NSWER
A Java Applet incompatibility issue is the cause of your
problems. Try implementing service PBW3_TC (TC: tree
control).
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☞QUESTION 75
Update/Modify Database Tables Through
BSP
I am trying to update the records in the database tables
through SAP BSP. I would like to view all of the records
of the table and then update or modify a record as per the
values in the input fields provided in the BSP page. What is
the best method to update/modify the tables via BSP?
✍ A NSWER
If you running MVC then follow these steps to update/modify
your table:
1. Identify the Element ID.
2. Capture the event on the DO_HANDLE_EVENT and make
your changes. All of the updated data is stored in your
model class.
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INDEX
.NET..........................................................................................31
ABAP developments ...............................................................11
ABAP without the BSP ...........................................................25
ABAP ....................................................................................... 25
Active Directory ........................................................................3
Assigning Iviews .....................................................................63
Authorization ..........................................................................21
BHMTL .....................................................................................52
BSP Extension ........................................................................43
BSP Pages without Authentication ........................................1
Business Connector ...............................................................73BW Server ................................................................................71
BW ..............................................................................................3
Configuration ..........................................................................23
CRM .......................................................................................3,65
Database ..................................................................................76
DCOM connector ....................................................................62
Debugging ................................................................................11
Default Web-Temple ...............................................................10
Deletion Of Users .....................................................................7
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Dev Studio ...............................................................................62
Download A BSP Application ...............................................19
EBP .............................................................................................7
Element ID ...............................................................................76
Email problems .......................................................................40
Enterprise Business Portal ....................................................51
Enterprise Portal ....................................................................15
EP Theme Import ...................................................................61
ESS Address Change ..............................................................20
ESS Landscape ........................................................................36
ESS Photo ................................................................................69
ESS ...........................................................................................12
extended classic scenario ...................................................... 17
field-set .....................................................................................70
Hostname .................................................................................24HTM ..........................................................................................52
HTML template .......................................................................60
HTTP method ..........................................................................73
HTTP Service ..........................................................................35
Installation Problem ...............................................................50
Installation Sequence .............................................................48Installation ...............................................................................28
internal table ...........................................................................70
ISR ..............................................................................................5
ITS template ............................................................................69
Iview ...........................................................................................5
J2EE engine load ....................................................................50
Java Applet incompatibility ...................................................75
Java Applications ....................................................................74
JCO ........................................................................................... 33
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Leave Request .........................................................................12
Linux ........................................................................................49
logon language ..........................................................................4
Logon Page ................................................................................4
Microsoft Windows IIS ...........................................................14
Missing HR data ......................................................................45
MVC ..........................................................................................76
NAMESPACE ............................................................................5
Netweaver and Enterprise ..................................................... 46
Netweaver ................................................................................15
Open Catalogue Interface ...................................................... 42
Oracle .......................................................................................49
Password Parameters ............................................................37
PBW3 ........................................................................................75
PHP ...........................................................................................30Portal 6.0 SP13 ..........................................................................2
portal theme ............................................................................61
Portals Logger .........................................................................41
POST Method ..........................................................................16
product categories ..................................................................18
Programming Languages .......................................................31 purchasing group ....................................................................18
QISRSCENARIO .......................................................................5
remote calls to BAPI functions .............................................44
Renaming User Ids .................................................................51
Requisite Catalogue ................................................................42
responsibility tab ....................................................................18
RFC Connection .....................................................................32
Roles .........................................................................................27
Sales Order Entry ...................................................................70
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same OS ...................................................................................26
SAP BSP ...................................................................................76
SAP inbox ................................................................................53
SAP J2EE Engine ....................................................................74
SAP SRM ..................................................................................18
SAP WAS ....................................................................................1
SAP Web Studio ......................................................................53
SAP* ........................................................................................66
SAP* Password For EP ..........................................................38
SAP@Webstudio ......................................................................72
se38 ...........................................................................................25
Se80 ..........................................................................................68
SICF ..........................................................................................11
SOAP ........................................................................................44
Solution Manage .......................................................................2Source Of Supply Field ..........................................................29
SRM PO’s..................................................................................17
standard username and password ..........................................6
SU01 ...........................................................................................7
Tableview .................................................................................43
Universal Work List ................................................................53UOM Mismatch .......................................................................34
UOM .........................................................................................34
update ISO codes ....................................................................34
Upgrade ....................................................................................64
User Mapping ..........................................................................56
Virtual IIS Instances ...............................................................39
Visual Studio ............................................................................62
WAS ..........................................................................................46
Web Application Builder ........................................................72
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web ...........................................................................................52
WebDynpro ................................................................................5
Webflow ...................................................................................53
WebGUI ......................................................................................8
XML file ....................................................................................73
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Interview books are great for
cross-training
In the new global economy, the more you know the better.
The sharpest consultants are doing everything they can to
pick up more than one functional area of SAP. Each of the
following Certification Review / Interview Question books
provides an excellent starting point for your module learning
and investigation. These books get you started like no otherbook can – by providing you the information that you really
need to know, and fast.
SAPCOOKBOOK Interview Questions, Answers, and
Explanations
ABAP - SAP ABAP Certification Review: SAP ABAP
Interview Questions, Answers, and Explanations
SD - SAP SD Interview Questions, Answers, and
Explanations
Security - SAP Security: SAP Security Essentials
HR - mySAP HR Interview Questions, Answers, and
Explanations: SAP HR Certification Review
BW - SAP BW Ultimate Interview Questions, Answers,
and Explanations: SAW BW Certification Review- SAP SRM Interview Questions Answers and
Explanations
Basis - SAP Basis Certification Questions: Basis Interview
Questions, Answers, and Explanations
MM - SAP MM Certification and Interview Questions:
SAP MM Interview Questions, Answers, and
Explanations
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SAP BW Ultimate Interview Questions,
Answers, and Explanations
mySAP HR Interview Questions, Answers,and Explanations
Key Topics Include:
• The most important BW settings to know
• BW tables and transaction code quick
references
• Certification Examination Questions
• Extraction, Modeling and Configuration
• Transformations and Administration• Performance Tuning, Tips & Tricks, and
FAQ
• Everything a BW resource needs to know
before an interview
Key topics include:
• The most important HR settings to know
• mySAP HR Administration tables and
transaction code quick references• SAP HR Certification Examination
Questions
• Org plan, Compensation, Year End, Wages,
and Taxes
• User Management, Transport System,
Patches, and Upgrades
• Benefits, Holidays, Payroll, and Infotypes
• Everything an HR resource needs to know
before an interview
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SAP SRM Interview Questions, Answers,
and Explanations
SAP MM Interview Questions, Answers,and Explanations
Key Topics Include:
- The most important SRM Configuration to
know
- Common EBP Implementation Scenarios
- Purchasing Document Approval Processes
- Supplier Self Registration and Self Service
(SUS)- Live Auctions and Bidding Engine, RFX
Processes (LAC)
- Details for Business Intelligence and
Spend Analysis
- EBP Technical and Troubleshooting
Information
- The most important MM Configuration to
know
- Common MM Implementation Scenarios
- MM Certification Exam Questions
- Consumption Based Planning- Warehouse Management
- Material Master Creation and Planning
- Purchasing Document Inforecords
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SAP SD Interview Questions, Answers,
and Explanations
SAP Basis Interview Questions, Answers,and Explanations
• The most important SD settings to know
• SAP SD administration tables and
transaction code quick references
• SAP SD Certification Examination
Questions
• Sales Organization and Document Flow
Introduction
• Partner Procedures, BackorderProcessing, Sales BOM
• Backorder Processing, Third Party
Ordering, Rebates and Refunds
• Everything an SD resource needs to know
before an interview
• The most important Basis settings to
know
• Basis Administration tables and
transaction code quick references
• Certification Examination Questions• Oracle database, UNIX, and MS Windows
Technical Information
• User Management, Transport System,
Patches, and Upgrades
• Backup and Restore, Archiving, Disaster
Recover, and Security
• Everything a Basis resource needs to
know before an interview
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SAP Security Essentials
SAP Workflow Interview Questions, Answers, and Explanations
• Finding Audit Critical Combinations
• Authentication, Transaction Logging, and
Passwords
• Roles, Profiles, and User Management
• ITAR, DCAA, DCMA, and Audit
Requirements
• The most important security settings to
know• Security Tuning, Tips & Tricks, and FAQ
• Transaction code list and table name
references
• Database Updates and Changing the
Standard
• List Processing, Internal Tables, and ALV
Grid Control
• Dialog Programming, ABAP Objects• Data Transfer, Basis Administration
• ABAP Development reference updated for
2006!