SAP NetWeaver
SAP NetWeaver has served as the technical guts of SAP applications for many years. Get the information you need to determine where SAP NetWeaver fits in the crowded landscape of SAP development and integration platforms. Learn expert tips and tricks on how to best use the SAP NetWeaver architecture as the foundation for SAP applications.
-
News
20 May 2013
Keep up with SAP Watch
A SearchSAP.com blog - your source for SAP ERP software trends and insights. Continue Reading
-
News
16 May 2013
Could in-memory, biometrics have saved Stringer?
At Tuesday’s SapphireNow conference, SAP’s big message was about how the confluence of big data, in-memory technology and software is changing the face of sports. Continue Reading
-
News
15 May 2013
SAP Sapphire Now 2013: Special conference coverage
Daily news and analysis from the SAP Sapphire Now Conference, May 13-16 in Orlando. Continue Reading
-
News
15 May 2013
Medical device company looks to SAP Afaria
Hurst, the director of business systems applications for NuVasive, said the company had seen a sharp increase in its roughly 1,500 employees wanting to work on their smartphones. Continue Reading
-
Video
09 May 2013
Ariba Network announces QuickBooks integration
At its annual conference, Ariba announced a new tool by partner Dell Boomi that lets small businesses integrate their QuickBooks accounting with the Ariba Network. Continue Reading
-
Feature
25 Apr 2013
Tips for creating an SAP Business Blueprint for Solution Manager deployment
In this second part on building an SAP Solution Manager roadmap, expert Tony de Thomasis looks at creating a Business Blueprint. Continue Reading
-
News
25 Jan 2013
A guide to SAP, its competition and its ecosystem
This guide tracks news and developments regarding SAP, the SAP ecosystem, as well as the third-party vendors that SAP competes with, and compiles them here to help companies learn more about their options and get the most out of their IT landscape. Continue Reading
-
Feature
08 Jan 2013
How SAP BW and HANA will merge over time -- and why it matters
The differences between SAP HANA and Business Warehouse will melt away, says expert Ethan Jewett in this second of a two-part series. Continue Reading
-
Feature
13 Dec 2012
HANA or Business Warehouse? Choice depends on SAP data management needs
Do companies need SAP Business Warehouse or HANA? It depends on SAP data management needs, says expert Ethan Jewett in this first of a two-part series. Continue Reading
-
Video
05 Dec 2012
Mediafly CFO: Ariba software helping finance growth
Mediafly CFO John Evarts explains the financial advantages to using the Ariba supplier network. Continue Reading
-
News
15 Nov 2012
SAP announces CRM on HANA
SAP announced the SAP 360 Customer package, a hyped-up version of SAP CRM that runs on SAP HANA, at the combined TechEd/Sapphire Now conference in Madrid. Continue Reading
-
News
15 Oct 2012
SAP TechEd 2012 Conference Coverage
News and analysis from the SAP TechEd Conference in Las Vegas Continue Reading
-
News
27 Sep 2012
SAP opens a new front on mobility design, education
SAP has announced the opening of its new SAP Mobility Design Center, aimed at helping its customers build custom mobile applications. Continue Reading
-
Opinion
15 Aug 2012
Integrate SAP Quality Management for a more efficient supply chain
Applying SAP Quality Management to supply chain management saves time and money by cutting down on wasted stock. Consultant Jawad Akhtar explains how. Continue Reading
-
Feature
15 Aug 2012
Integrate SAP Quality Management for a more efficient supply chain
Applying SAP Quality Management to supply chain management saves time and money by cutting down on wasted stock. Consultant Jawad Akhtar explains how. Continue Reading
-
News
10 Aug 2012
Oracle breaks losing streak with TomorrowNow decision
Oracle is walking away with a hefty settlement of $306 million in damages in its TomorrowNow lawsuit against SAP. Not quite the amount they really wanted, but certainly a haul. Continue Reading
-
News
16 May 2012
Cloud chief poses alternative to Business ByDesign
The attitude of SAP's newest executive board member toward Business ByDesign indicates a shift in strategy - and culture. Continue Reading
-
Feature
23 Mar 2012
The importance of an enterprise analytics platform
This BeyeNETWORK spotlight features Ron Powell's interview with Dan Lahl, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Sybase. Ron and Dan discuss predictive analytics and why an enterprise analytics platform is crucial for analytics success. Continue Reading
-
News
16 Jan 2012
SAP acquires workforce performance software from datango AG
Today SAP announced its intention to acquire software and relevant assets from datango AG, provider of workforce performance software that companies can use for ERP training. Continue Reading
-
Feature
09 Dec 2011
Asset accounting in SAP ERP Financials
In this SAP Press book chapter, learn the basics of asset accounting in SAP ERP Financials, including implementation, integration, and configuration. Continue Reading
-
Feature
05 Apr 2011
Understanding master data types in SAP materials management
In this SAP Press book chapter excerpt, find introductions to material master data and vendor master data types used in SAP materials management. Continue Reading
-
News
29 Mar 2011
Sybase Afaria mobile device management finally needed, analysts say
Companies are increasingly looking to Sybase Afaria, SAP’s mobile device management system, to help manage the growing number of mobile platforms in the workplace. Continue Reading
-
Tutorial
24 Feb 2011
Introduction to SAP ABAP internal tables
In this SAP Press book chapter download, find an overview of SAP ABAP internal tables. Learn about the different ABAP table types available. Continue Reading
-
Tip
08 Dec 2010
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
-
Feature
09 Nov 2010
Working with ABAP date and time data types
Find an introduction to SAP ABAP date and time data types in this tutorial. You'll also learn to create calculations using the built-in date and time data. Continue Reading
-
Feature
08 Nov 2010
Advanced ABAP operations with elementary data types
In this book chapter excerpt, discover some ABAP advanced operations that can be performed using elementary data. You'll also learn how to use these features in your ABAP programs. Continue Reading
-
Video
31 Oct 2010
SAP TechEd show floor: Users discuss 2011 SAP application priorities
In this short video, learn about one customer's SAP applications priorities for 2010. Continue Reading
-
Tutorial
27 Oct 2010
SAP Press Chapter Download Library
This collection of SAP Press chapter excerpts has a variety of information covering project management, software and modules, data management, NetWeaver, administration, and development. Continue Reading
-
News
25 Oct 2010
Oracle vs. SAP lawsuit: The trial begins
It’s been more than three years since Oracle filed a lawsuit against SAP alleging intellectual property theft. Read this special report for the history of the Oracle vs. SAP lawsuit. Continue Reading
-
Feature
02 Sep 2010
Getting the most out of your SAP environment
Our free virtual seminar is focused on best practices for maximizing SAP performance. Continue Reading
-
Tip
11 Jun 2010
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
-
Answer
20 May 2010
How to fix a slip print-out error in an SAP Smart Form
An SAP user is looking to fix an error with a packing slip print-out in an SAP Smart Form. Continue Reading
-
Report
12 May 2010
SAP Sapphire Now 2010 Orlando: SearchSAP.com Special Report
This SAP Sapphire 2010 special report features content from SAP's annual user conference in one convenient location. Continue Reading
-
Feature
03 May 2010
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
-
Report
27 Apr 2010
Special Report: Choosing hardware for SAP environments
SAP application performance starts with smart hardware decisions. In this special report, find out how to choose hardware for SAP environments. Continue Reading
-
Answer
08 Apr 2010
Assigning personnel numbers in SAP HR
An SAP HR users wants to know how to assign a person to two different personnel numbers in SAP HR while generating a single invoice. Continue Reading
-
Podcast
24 Mar 2010
Getting started with SAP data archiving: Answers to FAQs
Should your organization start thinking about an SAP data archiving project? Get answers to frequently asked questions on the topic from SAP data archiving expert Nick Parkin in this podcast. Continue Reading
-
Answer
22 Mar 2010
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
-
Answer
22 Mar 2010
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
-
Answer
05 Mar 2010
Using SAP standard reports to track changes in SAP HR
A SearchSAP.com reader is looking for a standard report that can track changes made to the hierarchy of SAP HR with SAP transaction code PPOME. Continue Reading
-
News
23 Dec 2009
The top SAP advice from the experts in 2009
Curious what other SAP customers are looking for advice on? Check out the most popular expert answers of 2009. Continue Reading
-
Answer
03 Dec 2009
Using SAP change documents to make change logs visible
A SearchSAP.com reader who is writing a program to update SAP tables wants to know how to make updates visible in a change log by using an SAP change document. Continue Reading
-
News
13 Oct 2009
SAP CTO expects today's SAP applications to be running in 2020
Even though the pace of change for software is accelerating, Vishal Sikka, CTO of SAP, expects many of the SAP software applications running today to still be running in the year 2020 -- if the software is developed properly. Continue Reading
-
Tutorial
21 Sep 2009
SAP ERP/ECC 6.0 upgrade planning and strategy
Designing an SAP upgrade stategy is critical to the success of your SAP ERP/ECC 6.0 upgrade project. Find out how to decide whether you want a technical upgrade, a functional upgrade or strategic upgrade, as well as how to measure the success of your upgrade project. Continue Reading
-
News
09 Sep 2009
NetWeaver PI 7.1 easier to implement than earlier versions, SAP says
NetWeaver executive Sanjay Chikarmane discusses SAP application integration and the improvements in SAP NetWeaver PI 7.1 in this interview. Continue Reading
-
Feature
12 Aug 2009
Understanding and using SAP BEx reporting tools
In this section, explore the various tools featured in SAP Business Explorer (BEx), and how they allow users to create, locate, manage and precalculate reports. Get BEx tips including how to launch queries and workbooks and categorize them into roles, favorites and folders. Continue Reading
-
News
05 Aug 2009
Oracle vs. SAP for retail: Who has the edge?
SAP and Oracle continue to duke it out for the top spot in retail software, but both are fighting off best-of-breed competitors by touting the message that integration is critical. Continue Reading
-
Answer
06 Jul 2009
Using audit report to track changes to employee data in SAP HR
Find out how to track changes to employee data using an audit report in SAP HR, and learn how to configure the audit report to pick up changes to the data retroactively. Continue Reading
-
Answer
25 Jun 2009
Configuring SAP EDI for sales orders
Learn how to configure SAP EDI for sales orders. Continue Reading
-
Answer
16 Jun 2009
How to correct an SAP ABAP dump with an oversize condition
Find out how to correct an SAP ABAP dump with an oversize condition to avoid an SAP ABAP dump giving an DBIF_RSQL_ INVALID_RSQL error at the SQL statement. Continue Reading
-
Answer
11 Jun 2009
Locating user email addresses in SAP SU01 transaction code
A SearchSAP.com reader who stores user email addresses within the SAP SU01 transaction code and wants to know where to locate the data. Continue Reading
-
Answer
28 May 2009
Creating a function group for an SAP ABAP table maintenance generator
Learn how to create a function group and authorization group using an SAP ABAP table maintenance generator on a Z table. Continue Reading
-
Answer
26 May 2009
How can I get an ABAP program displaying Excel data to wrap text?
Learn how to display details from a Microsoft Excel database table using the Wrap Text function when developing an SAP ABAP program. Continue Reading
-
Answer
18 May 2009
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
-
Quiz
02 Apr 2009
Quiz: SAP master data management (MDM)
This quiz focuses on SAP Master Data Management (MDM) with a concentration on MDM 3.0 architecture, modeling, and extraction information. Continue Reading
-
Answer
31 Mar 2009
Viewing SAP transaction codes and profiles
An administrator is looking for a way to see what profiles belong to a particular T-Code. Continue Reading
-
Answer
27 Mar 2009
Retrieving content from an SAP workflow attachment
An SAP user wants to know how to retrieve the content of an SAP workflow attatchment. Continue Reading
-
Answer
23 Mar 2009
Changing reserved status of a workflow item
An administrator is looking to change the status of a work item so that one user can access it while another is absent. Continue Reading
-
Podcast
25 Feb 2009
How to select an SAP managed hosting provider
Bill Martorelli of Forrester Research discusses trends in the SAP managed hosting arena. In this podcast he provides advice on finding an SAP managed hosting provider, as well as how to determine a provider's level of SAP know-how. Continue Reading
-
Answer
13 Jan 2009
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
-
Tutorial
08 Dec 2008
SAP Basis training tutorial
This guide gives you best practices for SAP Basis administration, shows you pitfalls to avoid and provides Basis troubleshooting advice. Continue Reading
-
Answer
02 Oct 2008
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
-
Answer
02 Oct 2008
What is the difference between SPFILE and PFILE in Oracle?
One reader asks about the difference between SPFILE and PFILE and advice for setting Oracle 10G parameters for SAP ECC6. Read an expert's take here. Continue Reading
-
Podcast
05 Aug 2008
SearchSAP.com podcasts and audio downloads
SearchSAP.com's podcasts and audio downloads page contains podcasts in which analysts discuss trends related to SAP enterprise software, NetWeaver and SAP skills. Continue Reading
-
Answer
22 Jul 2008
Make function module calls in SAP from an external system
How to make function module calls in SAP from an external system Continue Reading
-
Answer
15 Jul 2008
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
-
Answer
15 Jul 2008
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
-
Answer
07 Jul 2008
Clicking on the SAPGUI logon button brings error message
I'm getting the following error message when I click on the logon button in the SAPGUI. I have already started the service in the management console. The lights turn from gray to yellow to green. Continue Reading
-
Tip
07 Jul 2008
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
-
Quiz
02 Jul 2008
SAP ABAP development quiz
Are you interested in ABAP? Of course you are. It is one of the essential SAP languages and knowledge of ABAP is very valuable. Test your ABAP skills here. Continue Reading
-
Answer
12 Jun 2008
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
-
Answer
12 Jun 2008
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
-
Answer
12 Jun 2008
What does the Parameter tab mean in SU01
In SU01, what does the tab Parameter mean? Continue Reading
-
Tip
03 Jun 2008
Adding custom fields for retail product comparisons in SAP BW
Need to analyze and compare product sales, product cost and suggested retail price etc? This tip shows you how to customize the R/3 BW datasource/extractor to get elementary fields such as AFS color and size into BW. Continue Reading
-
Quiz
28 May 2008
Quiz: SAP for beginners
Do you have what it takes to start an SAP career? Find out by taking this test based on the book "Discover SAP" by Nancy Muir and Ian Kimbell. Continue Reading
-
Tip
21 May 2008
Easily debug error messages in SAP processes
Sometimes, an SAP process will stop working with an error message, or an abend. Unlike with a dump, it can be difficult to find exactly where the problem occured. Continue Reading
-
Answer
14 Apr 2008
Deleting entries from a dynamic table
I have dynamic internal table
. How do I delete entries from this table on the basis of some condition. Continue Reading -
Answer
06 Mar 2008
Display the subtype text for an infotype
I am making an HR report in ABAP wherein I need to display the subtype texts for infotype 0045. How do I find the table where I can get this text field? Continue Reading
-
Answer
06 Mar 2008
Setting soft breakpoints in ABAP that reside in Smart Forms
I've always set hard-coded breakpoints in ABAP code that reside in a Smart Form. Is it possible to set soft breakpoints instead? Continue Reading
-
Answer
28 Jan 2008
Viewing a list of SAP interfaces
Is there a way to view a list of SAP interfaces such as RFC, BAPI and ALE? Continue Reading
-
Answer
28 Jan 2008
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 local network (no firewall) are also fine. Continue Reading
-
Answer
05 Dec 2007
Adding a navigational attribute to an existing InfoObject
We have a scenario where we would like to add one additional navigational attribute to an existing InfoObject (currently there are already two navigation attributes). My question is what needs to be done to the Planning Object Structure in APO DP 5.0? Continue Reading
-
Answer
05 Dec 2007
What's the difference between ODS and DSO in SAP BI?
In SAP BI, what is the difference between ODS and DSO? Continue Reading
-
Answer
29 Oct 2007
Where to find your SAP installation number
Where can I find my installation number in the SAP system? Continue Reading
-
Answer
11 Oct 2007
Changing the hostname in a server migration
I am trying to do server migration from an existing server to a new server (though it is same OS). We will need to change the hostname for this. What is the best method or process for this task? Is there anywhere else it stores hostname info apart from config files? Continue Reading
-
Quiz
26 Sep 2007
SAP BW certification quiz
Preparing for the SAP BW certification exam? Take our quiz to make sure you're up to speed on the key concepts. Continue Reading
-
Tip
17 Aug 2007
Web Dynpro ABAP Quick Tip: Table column sorting in four steps
This tip is for those of you who are very new to Web Dynpro ABAP and need help sorting table columns. Continue Reading
-
Answer
17 Aug 2007
Retroactive accounting period differences
What is the difference between "earliest Retroactive accounting period" and "Retroactive accounting date"? Continue Reading
-
Tip
17 Aug 2007
Troubleshooting the ALE process
This tip by Raja Thangamani on troubleshooting ALE processes will show you how to determine what code an IDoc is executing and take you step by step through high level error resolution for outbound and inbound IDocs. Continue Reading
-
Tip
03 Aug 2007
ABAP for newbies: How to dynamically create test data for our database table
With the new build of the SAP NetWeaver 2004s ABAP trial version (SP11), you may need to update your ABAP developer skills (beginners and experienced) to understand the new version. By the end of this tip series, you should have a good understanding of what's going on in the ABAP application server. In part 14, Thomas Weiss shows us how to dynamically create test data for our database table. Continue Reading
-
Tip
03 Aug 2007
How to create SAP ABAP database tables
With the new build of the SAP NetWeaver 2004s ABAP trial version (SP11), you may need to update your ABAP developer skills (beginners and experienced) to understand the new version. By the end of this tip series, you should have a good understanding of what's going on in the ABAP application server. In part 14, Thomas Weiss shows us how to create the database tables. Continue Reading
-
Answer
11 Jul 2007
Problems with the output device 'LOCL'
I am setting up shop papers (PM) in Smart Forms using Helvetica font. The shop papers were designed with output device LOCL. The output changes (spaces between words) based on the output device. How do I fix this? Continue Reading
-
Feature
10 Jul 2007
SAP ABAP for beginners
With the new build of the SAP NetWeaver 2004s ABAP trial version (SP11), we bring you a series of tips that will update your ABAP developer skills (beginners and experienced) to this new version. By the end of this series, you will have a good understanding of what's going on in the ABAP application server. Continue Reading
-
Tip
14 Jun 2007
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP basics
With the new build of the SAP NetWeaver 2004s ABAP trial version (SP11), you may need to update your ABAP developer skills (beginners and experienced) to understand the new version. By the end of this tip series, you should have a good understanding of what's going on in the ABAP application server. In part 3, Thomas Weiss discusses why and how the server matters to you as a developer. Continue Reading
-
Tip
08 Jun 2007
How to start and stop SAP ABAP application server
With the new build of the SAP NetWeaver 2004s ABAP trial version (SP11), you may need to update your ABAP developer skills (beginners and experienced) to understand the new version. By the end of this tip series, you should have a good understanding of what's going on in the ABAP application server. In part 2, Manfred Lutz discusses starting and stopping the application server. Continue Reading
-
Answer
04 Jun 2007
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
-
Tip
01 Jun 2007
Download and install the trial version of SAP NetWeaver 2004s ABAP
With the new build of the SAP NetWeaver 2004s ABAP trial version (SP11), we bring you a series of tips that will update your ABAP developer skills (beginners and experienced) to this new version. By the end of this series, you will have a good understanding of what's going on in the ABAP application server. Continue Reading
-
Answer
29 May 2007
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
-
Tip
30 Apr 2007
Repair bad SAP data and subsequent data targets with delta update
Initialization / delta updates are what we do everyday, and the update method for most data targets. The delta mechanism ensures the consistency of transactional data. So if some data is wrong in the early stage of data flow, we have to not only correct the data but also correct the related records in subsequent data targets. Unfortunately such data can't be avoided in daily extraction. In some situations, the data to ODS is correct but reports errors while loading from ODS to Cubes. Continue Reading
-
Answer
17 Apr 2007
How do I create a link in an email message that executes a workflow item in R/3?
A reader asks how to make it so that a user will receive an email in Outlook with a link that takes them to the appropriate transaction (in change mode) of the exact document that needs to be processed. Continue Reading